# Departments and centres
**Source**: https://www.dtu.dk/english/research/departments-and-groups
**Parent**: https://www.dtu.dk/english/
Overview of all departments and centres at DTU. Other centers and research groups are presented on the departments websites.
## [DTU Aqua](https://www.aqua.dtu.dk/english)
National Institute of Aquatic Resources conducts research, provides advice, educates at university level and contributes to innovation in sustainable exploitation and management of aquatic resources. We investigate the biology and population ecology of aquatic organisms, aquatic physical and chemical processes and ecosystem structure and dynamics, taking account of all relevant natural and anthropogenic drivers.
[Anna Rindorf](https://www.dtu.dk/english/person/anna-rindorf?id=39786&cpid=47357 "Anna Rindorf")
Director of Institute, Professor
[Phone: +45 35883378](tel:35883378 "35883378")
[ar@aqua.dtu.dk](mailto:ar@aqua.dtu.dk "ar@aqua.dtu.dk")
## [DTU Bioengineering](https://www.bioengineering.dtu.dk/)
The Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine adresses important social and scientific challenges within biotechnology, biomedicine, food technology and human and animal health.
[Bjarke Bak Christensen](https://www.dtu.dk/english/person/bjarke-bak-christensen?id=2900&cpid=217349 "Bjarke Bak Christensen")
Head of Department
[Mobile: +45 30664233](tel:30664233 "30664233")
[bbch@dtu.dk](mailto:bbch@dtu.dk "bbch@dtu.dk")
## [DTU Bright](https://bright.dtu.dk/)
DTU Bright serves as a science innovation hub for developing efficient biomanufacturing technologies, focusing on three primary mission areas: sustainable materials, microbial foods, and microorganisms for net-zero agriculture.
[Luuk van der Wielen](https://www.dtu.dk/english/person/luuk-van-der-wielen?id=225016&cpid=392296 "Luuk van der Wielen")
Executive Director
[luuk@dtu.dk](mailto:luuk@dtu.dk "luuk@dtu.dk")
## [DTU Chemical Engineering](https://www.kt.dtu.dk/)
The main activities at Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering lie within the areas of product design, process design and production in the chemical, biotechnological, pharmaceutical, food technological and energy technological industries.
[Anne Ladegaard Skov](https://www.dtu.dk/english/person/anne-ladegaard-skov?id=10331&cpid=72 "Anne Ladegaard Skov")
Professor, Head of Department
[al@kt.dtu.dk](mailto:al@kt.dtu.dk "al@kt.dtu.dk")
## [DTU Chemistry](https://www.kemi.dtu.dk/english/_old/forside)
Department of Chemistry is a dynamic Department with a wide array of opportunities. The research is divided into two research areas each with underlying research groups.
[Erling Halfdan Stenby](https://www.dtu.dk/english/person/erling-halfdan-stenby?id=2354&cpid=78972 "Erling Halfdan Stenby")
Head of Department, Professor
[Phone: +45 45252012](tel:45252012 "45252012")
[ehst@kemi.dtu.dk](mailto:ehst@kemi.dtu.dk "ehst@kemi.dtu.dk")
## [DTU Compute](https://www.compute.dtu.dk/)
Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science is an internationally unique academic environment spanning the scientific disciplines mathematics, statistics, computer science, and engineering. Our interdisciplinary research areas are big data and data science, artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT), smart and secure societies, smart manufacturing and life sciences.
[Jan Madsen](https://www.dtu.dk/english/person/jan-madsen?id=1562&cpid=109357 "Jan Madsen")
Head of department, Professor
[Phone: +45 45253751](tel:45253751 "45253751")
[jama@dtu.dk](mailto:jama@dtu.dk "jama@dtu.dk")
## [DTU Construct](https://construct.dtu.dk/)
Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering develops and utilises science and technical knowledge for the benefit of society and the sustainable development. We undertake research, education, innovation, and scientific advice of the highest quality within building design and processes, building construction and safety, building energy and services, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, materials technology, manufacturing engineering, engineering design and thermal energy systems.
[Hans Nørgaard Hansen](https://www.dtu.dk/english/person/hans-noergaard-hansen?id=3135&cpid=59952 "Hans Nørgaard Hansen")
Head of Department, Professor, PhD, Dr. techn., R.
[Phone: +45 45254816](tel:45254816 "45254816")
[hnha@dtu.dk](mailto:hnha@dtu.dk "hnha@dtu.dk")
## [DTU Electro](https://electro.dtu.dk/)
At the Department of Electrical and Photonics Engineering, we combine the immense possibilities of electrical and photonics engineering. Our research is, among other things, used in the healthcare sector for diagnostics, treatment and improving the quality of life. We research into the development of more sustainable energy systems, safer autonomous systems and a faster, greener and more secure internet.
[Lars-Ulrik Aaen Andersen](https://www.dtu.dk/english/person/lars-ulrik-aaen-andersen?id=2891&cpid=32866 "Lars-Ulrik Aaen Andersen")
Head of Department
[Mobile: 4058 8728](tel:4058 8728 "4058 8728")
[luaa@dtu.dk](mailto:luaa@dtu.dk "luaa@dtu.dk")
### [DTU Energy](https://www.energy.dtu.dk/)
At the Department of Energy Conversion and Storage we work on sustainable energy technologies. In the energy system of the future a large part of the energy will be supplied by fluctuating sources such as solar and wind power. This makes it critically important to be able to convert and store the energy as needed.
[Søren Linderoth](https://www.dtu.dk/english/person/soeren-linderoth?id=38435&cpid=96681 "Søren Linderoth")
Head of Department, Professor
[sqli@dtu.dk](mailto:sqli@dtu.dk "sqli@dtu.dk")
## [DTU Engineering Technology](https://engtech.dtu.dk/english/)
At the Department of Engineering Technology and Didactics we support the ambition of Technical University of Denmark to train the best engineers in Europe. In close collaboration with industry across courses, student projects and projects with employees we systemically develop tools and methods for technology implementation and hands-on transfer of technology and engineering skills through products and solutions. We are organized in 9 research groups all focusing on technology implementation, engineering technology and engineering education within a wide range of engineering fields.
[Malene Kirstine Holst](https://www.dtu.dk/english/person/malene-kirstine-holst?id=71918&cpid=201782 "Malene Kirstine Holst")
Head of Department
[Phone: +45 35885031](tel:35885031 "35885031")
[malho@dtu.dk](mailto:malho@dtu.dk "malho@dtu.dk")
## [DTU Entrepreneurship](https://www.entrepreneurship.dtu.dk/)
The Centre for Technology Entrepreneurship is an enabling force for innovation and social and economic change through entrepreneurial capability development across different facets of society - education, industry, government, and DTU. Let's build a better world.
[Jes Broeng](https://www.dtu.dk/english/person/jes-broeng?id=5632&cpid=256667 "Jes Broeng")
Director, Professor
[Mobile: +45 24253835](tel:24253835 "24253835")
[jesbo@dtu.dk](mailto:jesbo@dtu.dk "jesbo@dtu.dk")
## [DTU Food](https://www.food.dtu.dk/english)
The National Food Institute researches and communicates sustainable and value-adding solutions in the areas of food and health for the benefit of society and industry.
[Tine Rask Licht](https://www.dtu.dk/english/person/tine-rask-licht?id=2791&cpid=46860 "Tine Rask Licht")
Director of Institute, Professor
[Phone: +45 35887186](tel:35887186 "35887186")
[trli@food.dtu.dk](mailto:trli@food.dtu.dk "trli@food.dtu.dk")
## [DTU Health Tech](https://www.healthtech.dtu.dk/)
Department of Health Technology educates the engineers of the future and develop new technology and solutions to improve people’s life before, during and after they are patients. We do this in close collaboration with the health sector, industry, academia and other health partners.
[Helle Sønderby Waagepetersen](https://www.dtu.dk/english/person/helle-soenderby-waagepetersen?id=230462&cpid=401314 "Helle Sønderby Waagepetersen")
Head of Department
Department of Health Technology
[hsowa@dtu.dk](mailto:hsowa@dtu.dk "hsowa@dtu.dk")
### [DTU Learn for Life](https://lifelonglearning.dtu.dk/en/about-us/)
DTU Learn for Life is DTU's platform for all types of continuing education activities and an exhibition window for DTU's technologies and know-how.
[Sanne Juul Nielsen](https://www.dtu.dk/english/person/sanne-juul-nielsen?id=219441&cpid=383403 "Sanne Juul Nielsen")
Centerdirector
[Mobile: +45 93510115](tel:93510115 "93510115")
[sjuni@dtu.dk](mailto:sjuni@dtu.dk "sjuni@dtu.dk")
## [DTU Management](https://www.man.dtu.dk/english)
Department of Technology, Management and Economics conducts excellent research in the intersection between management, technology and economics. We develop solutions in close cooperation with companies and public authorities. Our research aims at strengthening welfare, productivity and sustainability within the society. A key element is the role of technology and its interaction with industry and individuals.
[Mette Wier](https://www.dtu.dk/english/person/mette-wier?id=136063&cpid=245798 "Mette Wier")
Professor, Head of Department
[Phone: +45 45254433](tel:45254433 "45254433")
[mwier@dtu.dk](mailto:mwier@dtu.dk "mwier@dtu.dk")
## [DTU Nanolab](https://www.nanolab.dtu.dk/)
National Centre for Nano Fabrication and Characterization is the National Centre for Nano Fabrication and Characterization in Denmark and is owned by and located at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). DTU Nanolab operates and maintains advanced processing equipment within 1350 m2, class 10-100, ISO 9001-certified, open access, pay-per-use cleanroom facilities.
[Jörg Hübner](https://www.dtu.dk/english/person/jorg-hubner?id=6755&cpid=68246 "Jörg Hübner")
Director, Ph.D.
[Phone: +45 45255762](tel:45255762 "45255762")
[jhub@dtu.dk](mailto:jhub@dtu.dk "jhub@dtu.dk")
## [DTU Offshore](https://offshore.dtu.dk/)
Danish Offshore Technology Centre – Danish Offshore Technology Centre – is Denmark’s national R&D centre for offshore technologies and holds a central position in the energy transition. We develop research-based technology solutions for the offshore industry in the North Sea. Our research encompasses carbon storage, digital solutions for the offshore sector, produced water management, well and platform maintenance, recovery of remaining oil and gas resources, and efficient and responsible abandonment of depleted oil and gas fields.
[Elena Pachkova](https://www.dtu.dk/english/person/elena-pachkova?id=105918&cpid=194279 "Elena Pachkova")
Centre Director
[Mobile: +45 93511464](tel:93511464 "93511464")
[elenap@dtu.dk](mailto:elenap@dtu.dk "elenap@dtu.dk")
## [DTU Physics](https://physics.dtu.dk/)
Department of Physics prioritises research areas within modern physics which represents a significant basic scientific challenge and also has clear application perspectives. The Department has a number of state-of-the-art research facilities, including a supercomputer. Furthermore, the Department of Physics coordinates the undergraduate and master study Physics and Nanotechnology.
[Jane Hvolbæk Nielsen](https://www.dtu.dk/english/person/jane-hvolbaek-nielsen?id=1406&cpid=6579 "Jane Hvolbæk Nielsen")
Head of Department, Professor
[Jane@fysik.dtu.dk](mailto:Jane@fysik.dtu.dk "Jane@fysik.dtu.dk")
## [DTU Skylab](https://www.skylab.dtu.dk/)
DTU Skylab is DTU’s living lab for innovation and entrepreneurship. We match state-of-the-art technology and science with an ambitious and open community, where students, researchers and corporate partners meet to exchange knowledge and develop visionary solutions for real-world challenges. At DTU Skylab, the convergence of technologies and talent from different fields, combined with an entrepreneurial mindset, creates a unique culture of innovation and learning for everyone involved in our community. DTU Skylab - This place is yours.
[Jes Broeng](https://www.dtu.dk/english/person/jes-broeng?id=5632&cpid=256667 "Jes Broeng")
Director, Professor
[Mobile: +45 24253835](tel:24253835 "24253835")
[jesbo@dtu.dk](mailto:jesbo@dtu.dk "jesbo@dtu.dk")
## [DTU Space](https://www.space.dtu.dk/english/)
With space as the starting point, the Department of Space Research and Space Technology conducts scientific research, develops technology, advises authorities, and educates tomorrow’s talented scientists and engineers. We work for a more sustainable world and for the benefit of society. As Denmark’s largest space research institution, our work includes exploring our solar system, the universe, the Earth’s magnetic field, and monitoring Earth’s climate and environment from space, as well as developing techniques and equipment for this purpose.
[Henning Skriver](https://www.dtu.dk/english/person/henning-skriver?id=2305&cpid=52966 "Henning Skriver")
Head of Department
[Phone: +45 45253792](tel:45253792 "45253792")
[hs@space.dtu.dk](mailto:hs@space.dtu.dk "hs@space.dtu.dk")
## [DTU Sustain](https://sustain.dtu.dk/)
Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering is one of the largest university departments specializing in environmental and resource engineering in Europe. We are working to develop new environmentally friendly and sustainable technologies, methods and solutions, and to disseminate this knowledge to society and future generations of engineers.
[Claus Hélix-Nielsen](https://www.dtu.dk/english/person/claus-helix-nielsen?id=25163&cpid=177141 "Claus Hélix-Nielsen")
Professor, Head of Department
[Phone: +45 45252228](tel:45252228 "45252228")
[clhe@dtu.dk](mailto:clhe@dtu.dk "clhe@dtu.dk")
## [DTU Wind](https://wind.dtu.dk/)
Department of Wind Energy is a globally leading centre for wind energy with technical-scientific competences in the international front and with a unique integration of research, education and public/private sector consulting.
[Morten Willaing Jeppesen](https://www.dtu.dk/english/person/morten-willaing-jeppesen?id=125689&cpid=352559 "Morten Willaing Jeppesen")
Head of Department
[Mobile: +4593518985](tel:+4593518985 "+4593518985")
[mortenj@dtu.dk](mailto:mortenj@dtu.dk "mortenj@dtu.dk")