Technical University of Denmark

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The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is an independent university focusing on education, research, research-based consultancy and innovation. DTU has about 6000 employees; more than half are researchers, including approximately 1200 PhD students. The university has more than 11000 students enrolled in the several multifaceted BSc and MSc training programs, and each year welcomes more than 1000 international students. DTU’s Department of Wind and Energy Systems is the world’s leading research institute for wind energy, with 30+ years experience in developing wind energy technology. The institute is a multi-disciplinary team of 400 employees with competencies in aero-elasticity, atmospheric sciences, systems engineering, social acceptance, grid integration, energy systems and other fields relevant to wind energy. The department also manages multiple laboratories and test sites. The engineering program at DTU is ranked #1 according EngiRank.

Michael McWilliam
Michael McWilliam
Senior Scientist

My research interest is in Systems Engineering and Multi-disciplinary Design Optimization.

Mac Gaunaa
Mac Gaunaa
Senior Scientist

My research interest is in steady and unsteady aerodynamics.

Mark Kelly
Mark Kelly
Associate Professor

My research interest is in atmospheric boundary layer flows, flow statistics and modelling, and uncertainty quantification.

Matti Koivisto
Matti Koivisto
Senior Scientist

My research interest is in techno-economic optimization of electricity grids.

David Rudolph
David Rudolph
Senior Scientist

Expert in geography and the social acceptance of wind energy.