Dr. Irene Rocchi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Irene Rocchi is an Associate Professor specializing in Geotechnics and Geology at the Technical University of Denmark. Her primary research focus revolves around advanced geotechnical testing and experimental soil mechanics. She aims to understand and explain soil behavior through innovative approaches, facilitating applications in flood protection and ground improvement. Irene completed her Bachelor's in Civil Engineering from Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna and obtained her Master's from Politechnical School of Turin. She earned her PhD at City University of Hong Kong, where she conducted an experimental investigation into the influence of weathering on saprolitic soils. Irene has been involved in significant research projects including the SoIA project, funded by the Carlsberg Foundation, and the B-test project supported by the InnoExplorer grant. She joined the Technical University of Denmark in 2016 and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2020. Her expertise lies in laboratory and in-situ soil characterization, and she has contributed to various interdisciplinary projects addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Technical University of Denmark • Kgs. Lyngby

Involved in research and teaching in Geotechnics and Geology.

Geotechnical Engineer

2009-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Geotechnical Consulting Group • London

Worked on the Crossrail project.

Research Assistant

2014-01-01 — 2016-01-01

City University of Hong Kong •

Research Assistant

2015-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna •

Research Assistant

2016-01-01 — Present

Inter-Departmental Centre Industrial Research •

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.