Professor Dr. Jan Karlshøj

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jan Karlshøj has over 20 years of experience in consulting engineering, focusing on research, development, and deployment activities aimed at interoperability and seamless digital communication with high semantic content. His work encompasses structural design for office buildings and cultural institutions, where he has been involved in projects related to digital construction and sustainable solutions using Building Information Modeling (BIM). He has contributed to standardization efforts, including ISO standards and buildingSMART initiatives, fulfilling roles such as Advisory Committee Member and reviewer for multiple conferences. His research interests align with UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on improving construction processes through innovative applications of technology.

Research Interests

Building Information Modeling Data Modeling Interoperability Holistic Design OpenBIM Process Modeling

Experience

Senior Consultant

2002-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Rambøll • Denmark

Group CAD Manager

1992-01-01 — 2002-01-01

Carl Bro • Denmark

Ph.D. Student

1989-01-01 — 1992-01-01

Technical University of Denmark • Denmark

Structural Engineer

1988-01-01 — 1989-01-01

Malmstrøm • Denmark

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.