Dr. Jacob Madsen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jacob Christian Hessellund Madsen has extensive experience in project and interdisciplinary management, supported by 30 years in top leadership roles within a politically governed system. He possesses a significant analytical capacity and has engaged in various research areas related to transport and physical planning, including authority enforcement, development processes, and communication strategies. His contributions also include innovative activities aimed at identifying barriers and employing methods to streamline construction processes. He has dedicated his career to developing systems for the production and application of renewable energy, optimizing energy use in both private and public buildings. Madsen has been an appointed examiner and has taught and supervised at the bachelor's level since August 2015, covering subjects such as social skills, traffic engineering, urban planning, construction management, and building physics. His teaching experience also extends to continuing education related to public leadership and emergency response training, as well as leadership training for The Danish Scout Corps. Additionally, he has served as a consultant and research and development engineer focusing on traffic safety and traffic models, and has held leadership positions at various levels within state and municipal governance.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Associate Professor

2015-08-01 — Present

Technical University of Denmark • Ballerup, Denmark

Instructor and supervisor at the bachelor level, focused on various engineering disciplines.

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.