To realize our ambition, we run a large variety of projects from the BSc level to the MSc and PhD levels. Some projects target clear applications and are typically in collaboration with industry. Other projects aim for more in-depth and fundamental research and are typically carried out with partners from other universities in Denmark, Scandinavia, the European Union and overseas countries, including USA. This approach allows us to maintain and strengthen our connection with the industry, while at the same time establishes our scientific leadership in the field nationally and internationally. This approach enables us to target various funding agencies to support our research activities such as the Independent Research Fund Denmark, Innovation Fund Denmark, Aarhus University Research Foundation, EU Horizon 2020, European Regional Development Fund, and private funds.
Please, contact us, if you would like to know more about possibilities for collaboration on research and development!
01/01-2022 → 31/12-2025
Kenny Kataoka Sørensen, Lars Vabbersgaard Andersen & Hans Henning Stutz
According to the Danish Energy Agency’s latest projection, the Danish power grid will reach 100% renewable energy no sooner than 2028. However, we can already now see a demand for a more flexible and secure power distribution due to the fluctuating energy production and consumption. Most experts suggest energy storage systems as the most sustainable, ideally suited and lasting solution.
The aim of this project is to develop and test critical parameters for a technology that enables storing energy in water according to the well-known principle of Pumped Hydro Storage (PHS) – but in an underground geomembrane, i.e. by installing a 10 x10 meter mock-up. The project focuses on geotechnical conditions and membrane design and will include the conduction of a range of examinations including the technological adaptation in the energy market in combination with various renewable energy sources and business cases.Description
01/09-2020 → 28/02-2022
The goal of the project is to develop a hybrid fire testing setup at the Danish Institute of Fire and Security Technology (DBI).Description
01/06-2019 → 31/05-2020
Asger Gramkow, Lars Vabbersgaard Andersen, Kenny Kataoka Sørensen & Hans Henning Stutz
Soil-membrane interface testing and modelling in connection to underground Pumped Hydro Storage systemDescription
01/02-2019 → 30/06-2019
Experimental evaluation on the post-earthquake fire performance of lowly-damaged and highly-damaged unprotected structural steel elements by using hybrid simulation.Description
01/10-2018 → 31/12-2020
01/02-2018 → 07/06-2023
The goal of this project is to prototype an hybrid testing setup that allows for coupling heat transfer between physica land numerical substructures.Description
01/01-2017 → 31/12-2017
The goal of this project is to develop a thermomechanical hybrid simulation setup for testing composite component for aerospace applications.Description
01/11-2016 → 31/01-2018
European Regional Development Fund, Interreg V.
co-applicant, Danish coordinatorDescription
01/01-2016 → 01/01-2018
Danish National Advanced Technology Foundation Description
01/01-2013 → 01/01-2016
Danish National Advanced Technology Foundation . Work package leaderDescription
01/01-2010 → 01/01-2014
European Regional Development Fund, Interreg IV. Work package leaderDescription
01/01-2010 → 01/01-2013
DSF. Work package leaderDescription
01/01-2009 → 01/01-2014
EFPDescription
01/01-2005 → 01/01-2007
