Dr. Rune Andersen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rune Korsholm Andersen is an Associate Professor with a focus on Indoor Environment at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research emphasizes understanding and modeling the impact of occupants' behavior on energy consumption in buildings. Utilizing long and short-term field measurements, questionnaire surveys, semi-structured interviews, and building energy performance simulations, he seeks to gain insights into the reasons behind observed behavior patterns. His work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals by addressing energy efficiency and occupant comfort in residential buildings, offices, and schools. Andersen has been involved in various funded research projects by Danish ministries and private research foundations, exploring advanced communication solutions related to health information and comfort behavior. He has also made significant contributions to understanding indoor environmental quality and its implications for cognitive performance in building occupants. In addition to his research, he is active in supervision and mentorship for PhD candidates and has presented his work at numerous conferences.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2012-10-01 — Present

Technical University of Denmark • Kgs. Lyngby

Conducts research and teaches in the field of indoor environment and energy consumption.

Awards

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Paper Award - Building Environment

2022-01-25

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.