Solbritt Christiansen

Solbritt Christiansen is an Associate Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the Department of Engineering Technology and Didactics Building Technology and Processes. Her work focuses on environmental and urban engineering challenges, including green roofs, rainwater management, and climate adaptation. She coordinates international academic collaborations and has led projects involving IoT-based environmental monitoring systems.

Her research interests span sustainable urban development, with a focus on green infrastructure, hydraulic systems, and waste management. She actively contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and clean water. Key projects include 'Green Roofs 4.0' and studies on urban rainwater retention using IoT sensors.

Christiansen has received the Agnes and Betzy Prize for her contributions. She advises on international academic partnerships, organizing study exchanges with institutions in Europe and Asia. Her teaching includes courses on water supply systems, wastewater management, and environmental planning in developing regions.

She coordinates DTU's international activities, hosting visiting scholars and facilitating student exchanges to countries like China, Hungary, and Latvia. Her network includes universities in Copenhagen, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, and beyond. She also participates in organizational development initiatives and represents Denmark in UN-related environmental forums.