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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.
Technical University of Denmark • Kgs. Lyngby
Involved in research and teaching in Geotechnics and Geology.
Geotechnical Consulting Group • London
Worked on the Crossrail project.
City University of Hong Kong •
Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna •
Inter-Departmental Centre Industrial 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.