Karin Lundgren is a Professor in Concrete Structures at the Division of Structural Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology, specializing in the research group Concrete Structures. Her work focuses on the durability and behavior of concrete structures, particularly addressing steel reinforcement corrosion, deterioration mechanisms, and innovative reinforcement methods like textile and fiber-reinforced concrete. She combines experimental and computational approaches to model structural responses under various conditions, including corrosion-induced cracking and environmental stresses. Her research spans scales from material science to full structural analysis, with a strong emphasis on practical applications for infrastructure resilience. Key interests include the interaction between corrosion and structural integrity, chloride ingress, frost damage, and the integration of advanced materials such as textiles into concrete systems. Her publications highlight advancements in computational homogenization, bond-slip relationships for corroded reinforcement, and durability assessments of hybrid concrete systems. She has contributed to international standards like the fib Model Code 2020, emphasizing practical engineering solutions for aging infrastructure. Her work often bridges academic research and real-world applications, targeting sustainable and cost-effective solutions for civil engineering challenges. Current research trends include multi-scale modeling, non-destructive evaluation techniques, and the lifecycle assessment of modern and traditional reinforcement systems, particularly in bridge and rail infrastructure contexts.
