Dr. David Fuhrman

Professor

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Biography

David R. Fuhrman is a Professor of Coastal Dynamics at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering. His research primarily focuses on coastal engineering aspects including surf zone coastal dynamics, sediment pollutant transport, coastal morphology, scour, turbulence modeling, wave boundary layers, and nonlinear wave hydrodynamics. He has published approximately 100 peer-reviewed articles in leading international journals. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Applied Ocean Research and is on the editorial boards of several other journals. Fuhrman has co-authored a textbook on turbulence in coastal civil engineering and has highlighted the importance of computational fluid dynamics, especially utilizing software like OpenFOAM, in his work. His numerous accolades include the ASCE Outstanding Reviewer Award and specialization in ocean dynamics and sediment transport. He is actively involved in supervising PhD candidates and contributes significantly to advancing knowledge in his field through various research projects and international collaborations.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Technical University of Denmark • Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

Conducting research and teaching in the field of coastal dynamics.

Postdoc

2006-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Technical University of Denmark • Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

Research on various coastal engineering topics.

PhD Student

2004-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Technical University of Denmark • Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

Completed PhD studies in Mechanical Engineering.

Researcher

2001-01-01 — 2002-01-01

DHI Water & Environment • Hørsholm, Denmark

Engaged in research related to water environments.

Awards

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U.S. Fulbright / Netherland America Foundation Scholar

1999-01-01
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Myhrwold Foundation Special Achievement Award

2005-01-01
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ASCE Outstanding Reviewer Award

2015-01-01
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DTU Prize Teaching and Learning

2018-01-01

Requirements for Technical University of Denmark

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent Strong background in Mathematics and Physics
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Statement of purpose
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
Specialization Notes

This requirement applies generally across Technical University of Denmark (DTU) MSc programs including Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, and Engineering disciplines. Specific prerequisites vary by department/curriculum.