Thomas Ingeman-Nielsen

Thomas Ingeman-Nielsen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), within the Geotechnics & Geology section. His research focuses on permafrost, geotechnical engineering, and climate change impacts in Arctic regions, particularly Greenland. He is actively involved in multiple high-impact research projects and supervises several PhD students.

Research Interests: His work spans permafrost dynamics, geophysical monitoring, freeze-thaw processes, infrastructure resilience in cold regions, and sustainable construction materials. He employs advanced geoelectrical methods and modeling to study permafrost degradation and its implications. His expertise contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and sustainable cities.

Recent Research Trends: Analysis of his recent publications (2023–2025) reveals a strong focus on Arctic permafrost modeling, resistivity-based monitoring of freeze-thaw cycles, risks to infrastructure from thawing permafrost, and interdisciplinary education in permafrost science. His work combines field measurements, laboratory studies, and computational modeling, often in transdisciplinary collaborations across Europe and the Arctic.

Supervision and Grants: He serves as Main Supervisor for PhD students such as De Ville, T. and Nielsen, S. R., and as Principal Investigator (PI) for major projects including GIOS: Greenland Integrated Observing System and ILLUQ. PERMAFROST – POLLUTION - HEALTH. His leadership in funded research demonstrates sustained academic productivity and external recognition.

Labs and Teams: He is embedded in DTU’s sustainability and geotechnics research environment, contributing to networks focused on Arctic observing systems and permafrost education. His collaborative footprint includes partnerships across Norden and international Arctic research initiatives.