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Professor Erik Damgaard Christensen is an expert in Fluid Mechanics and Coastal Maritime Engineering and serves as the Head of Section at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). He is the coordinator for the 7th framework programme project MERMAID and is actively involved in a range of research programs funded by Danish and European agencies, including SASME and DELOS. His research focuses on analyzing breaking waves, flow offshore of coastal structures, sediment transport, and shoreline development. He has also worked on projects concerning the behavior of moored ships in harbors and offshore, examining wave loads on large structures such as offshore wind turbine foundations. Professor Christensen's work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals established in 2015, contributing to global objectives such as poverty alleviation and environmental protection. His academic career includes various roles at DHI, where he served as Head of Innovation and Hydrodynamics Specialist, building a robust profile in the field of coastal engineering and hydrodynamics.
Technical University of Denmark • Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
Head of section and coordinator of research programs in fluid mechanics and coastal engineering.
DHI • Denmark
Led innovative projects related to hydrodynamics.
DHI • Denmark
Specialized in hydrodynamic modeling and analysis.
DHI • Denmark
Worked on coastal structure designs and related research.
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.