Aarhus University advances the characterisation of Danish soils through integrated in situ testing and monitoring, advanced laboratory testing, and numerical modelling. Emphasis is placed on complex soil deposits formed in glacial and marine environments. A fundamental understanding of soil behaviour supports the development and calibration of advanced constitutive models, which are validated through high-quality experimental data and field observations. The group has established dedicated geotechnical test sites that serve as platforms for model validation, testing of innovative foundation solutions, and long-term monitoring of soil–structure interaction under real environmental and loading conditions

We develop mechanics-based and data-informed approaches to quantify how soil, groundwater, and environmental and climate-driven loads influence geo-structural performance. Our work targets soil–structure interaction in critical infrastructure, including wind farms, metro systems, harbours, and urban developments. Research spans foundation engineering, underground construction, sloped terrains, and energy storage concepts. We combine field monitoring (terrestrial sensors and Earth Observation/InSAR) with numerical modelling of the geotechnical domain. The outcome is improved prediction of ground–structure response, reduced uncertainty, and decision support through design, construction, and operation.