Departments and centres
Overview of all departments and centres at DTU. Other centers and research groups are presented on the departments websites.
DTU Aqua
National Institute of Aquatic Resources
National Institute of Aquatic Resources (DTU Aqua) conducts research, provides advice, educates at university level and contributes to innovation in sustainable exploitation and management of aquatic resources. We investigate the biology and population ecology of aquatic organisms, aquatic physical and chemical processes and ecosystem structure and dynamics, taking account of all relevant natural and anthropogenic drivers.
Contact
Friedrich Wilhelm Köster Director of institute, Professor National Institute of Aquatic Resources Phone: +45 35883000 fwk@aqua.dtu.dk
DTU Bioengineering
Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine
The department adresses important social and scientific challenges within biotechnology, biomedicine, food technology and human and animal health.
Contact
Bjarke Bak Christensen Head of Department Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine bbch@dtu.dk
DTU Biosustain
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability (DTU Biosustain) at the Technical University of Denmark aims at developing new knowledge and technologies to help facilitate the transformation from the existing oil-based chemical industry to a more sustainable bio-based society in which chemicals are produced biologically.
Contact
Bo Skjold Larsen Chief Executive Officer Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability Phone: +45 45258008 bsl@biosustain.dtu.dk
DTU Chemical Engineering
Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
DTU Chemical Engineering’s main activities lie within the areas of product design, process design and production in the chemical, biotechnological, pharmaceutical, food technological and energy technological industries.
Contact
Kim Dam-Johansen Professor, Head of Department Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Phone: +45 45252845 KDJ@kt.dtu.dk
DTU Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
DTU Chemistry is a dynamic Department with a wide array of opportunities. The research is divided into two research areas each with underlying research groups.
Contact
Erling Halfdan Stenby Head of Department, Professor Department of Chemistry Phone: +45 45252012 ehst@kemi.dtu.dk
DTU Compute
Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
DTU Compute is an internationally unique academic environment spanning the scientific disciplines mathematics, statistics, computer science, and engineering. Our interdisciplinary research areas are big data and data science, artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT), smart and secure societies, smart manufacturing and life sciences.
Contact
Jan Madsen Head of department, Professor Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science Phone: +45 45253751 jama@dtu.dk
DTU Construct
Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering
DTU Civil and Mechanical Engineering develops and utilises science and technical knowledge for the benefit of society and the sustainable development. We undertake research, education, innovation, and scientific advice of the highest quality within building design and processes, building construction and safety, building energy and services, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, materials technology, manufacturing engineering, engineering design and thermal energy systems.
Contact
Hans Nørgaard Hansen Head of Department, Professor, PhD, Dr. techn., R. Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering Phone: +45 45254816 Mobile: +45 25154913 hnha@dtu.dk
DTU Electro
Department of Electrical and Photonics Engineering
At DTU Electro, we combine the immense possibilities of electrical and photonics engineering. Our research is, among other things, used in the healthcare sector for diagnostics, treatment and improving the quality of life. We research into the development of more sustainable energy systems, safer autonomous systems and a faster, greener and more secure internet.
Contact
Lars-Ulrik Aaen Andersen Head of Department Department of Electrical and Photonics Engineering Phone: +45 45253816 luaa@dtu.dk
DTU Energy
Department of Energy Conversion and Storage
At the Department of Energy Conversion and Storage we work on sustainable energy technologies. In the energy system of the future a large part of the energy will be supplied by fluctuating sources such as solar and wind power. This makes it critically important to be able to convert and store the energy as needed.
Contact
Søren Linderoth Head of Department, Professor Department of Energy Conversion and Storage Phone: +45 46775801 sqli@dtu.dk
DTU Engineering Technology
Department of Engineering Technology and Didactics
At DTU Engineering Technology we support the ambition of Technical University of Denmark to train the best engineers in Europe. In close collaboration with industry across courses, student projects and projects with employees we systemically develop tools and methods for technology implementation and hands-on transfer of technology and engineering skills through products and solutions. We are organized in 9 research groups all focusing on technology implementation, engineering technology and engineering education within a wide range of engineering fields.
Contact
Malene Kirstine Holst Head of Department Department of Engineering Technology and Didactics Phone: +45 35885031 malho@dtu.dk
DTU Entrepreneurship
Centre for Technology Entrepreneurship
The Centre is an enabling force for innovation and social and economic change through entrepreneurial capability development across different facets of society - education, industry, government, and DTU. Let's build a better world.
Contact
Jes Broeng Director, Professor Centre for Technology Entrepreneurship jesbo@dtu.dk
DTU Food
National Food Institute
The National Food Institute researches and communicates sustainable and value-adding solutions in the areas of food and health for the benefit of society and industry.
Contact
Christine Nellemann Director of Institute DTU National Food Institute Phone: +45 35887703 clne@food.dtu.dk
DTU Health Tech
Department of Health Technology
DTU Health Tech educates the engineers of the future and develop new technology and solutions to improve people’s life before, during and after they are patients. We do this in close collaboration with the health sector, industry, academia and other health partners.
Contact
Jan Henrik Ardenkjær-Larsen Head of Department, Professor Department of Health Technology Phone: +45 45255757 jhar@dtu.dk
DTU Learn for Life
DTU Learn for Life
DTU Learn for Life is DTU's platform for all types of continuing education activities and an exhibition window for DTU's technologies and know-how.
Contact
Caroline Arends Head of Center DTU Learn for Life carar@dtu.dk
DTU Management
Department of Technology, Management and Economics
DTU Management conducts excellent research in the intersection between management, technology and economics. We develop solutions in close cooperation with companies and public authorities. Our research aims at strengthening welfare, productivity and sustainability within the society. A key element is the role of technology and its interaction with industry and individuals.
Contact
Mette Wier Professor, Head of Department Department of Technology, Management and Economics Phone: +45 45254433 mwier@dtu.dk
DTU Nanolab
National Centre for Nano Fabrication and Characterization
DTU Nanolab is the National Centre for Nano Fabrication and Characterization in Denmark and is owned by and located at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). DTU Nanolab operates and maintains advanced processing equipment within 1350 m2, class 10-100, ISO 9001-certified, open access, pay-per-use cleanroom facilities.
Contact
Jörg Hübner Director, Ph.D. DTU Nanolab - National Centre for Nano Fabrication and Characterization Phone: +45 45255762 jhub@dtu.dk
DTU Offshore
Danish Offshore Technology Centre
DTU Offshore – Danish Offshore Technology Centre – is Denmark’s national R&D centre for offshore technologies and holds a central position in the energy transition. We develop research-based technology solutions for the offshore industry in the North Sea. Our research encompasses carbon storage, digital solutions for the offshore sector, produced water management, well and platform maintenance, recovery of remaining oil and gas resources, and efficient and responsible abandonment of depleted oil and gas fields.
Contact
Elena Pachkova Centre Director Danish Offshore Technology Centre elenap@dtu.dk
DTU Physics
Department of Physics
Department of Physics prioritises research areas within modern physics which represents a significant basic scientific challenge and also has clear application perspectives. The department has a number of state-of-the-art research facilities, including a supercomputer. Furthermore, the Department of Physics coordinates the undergraduate and master study Physics and Nanotechnology.
Contact
Jane Hvolbæk Nielsen Head of Department, Professor Department of Physics Phone: +45 45253222 Jane@fysik.dtu.dk
DTU Skylab
DTU Skylab
DTU Skylab is DTU’s living lab for innovation and entrepreneurship. We match state-of-the-art technology and science with an ambitious and open community, where students, researchers and corporate partners meet to exchange knowledge and develop visionary solutions for real-world challenges. At DTU Skylab, the convergence of technologies and talent from different fields, combined with an entrepreneurial mindset, creates a unique culture of innovation and learning for everyone involved in our community. DTU Skylab - This place is yours.
Contact
Mikkel Sørensen Director, DTU Skylab DTU Skylab misoe@dtu.dk
DTU Space
National Space Institute
With space as the starting point we do scientific research, develop technology, advice authorities, educate scientists and engineers for the benefit of society. This includes exploring our solar system, the universe, the Earth's magnetic field and monitoring Earth's climate and environment from space.
Contact
Henning Skriver Director National Space Institute Phone: +45 45253792 hs@space.dtu.dk
DTU Sustain
Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering
DTU Sustain is one of the largest university departments specializing in environmental and resource engineering in Europe. We are working to develop new environmentally friendly and sustainable technologies, methods and solutions, and to disseminate this knowledge to society and future generations of engineers.
Contact
Claus Hélix-Nielsen Professor, Head of Department Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering Phone: +45 45252228 Mobile: +4591370064 clhe@dtu.dk
DTU Wind
Department of Wind and Energy Systems
Department of Wind Energy is a globally leading centre for wind energy with technical-scientific competences in the international front and with a unique integration of research, education and public/private sector consulting.
Contact
Morten Willaing Jeppesen Head of Department Department of Wind and Energy Systems mortenj@dtu.dk