Welcome to Generation and Analysis of Waves in Physical Models (2025)
Description:
The course deals with advanced methods and techniques in generation and analysis of waves in physical models. The course will cover analysis of long and short-crested waves, generation of linear and nonlinear regular waves, generation of oblique waves and associated laboratory difficulties, generation of long-crested and short crested irregular waves, wave reflections and associated laboratory difficulties, active absorption in flumes and basins, wave groups, bounded long waves and wave generator choice and design.
The course will be lectures followed by laboratory exercises to get hands on experience with the different methods
Preliminary schedule:
Prerequisites: Basic fluid and wave mechanics
Learning objectives: The objective of the course is to train students in advanced methods and techniques in generation and analysis of waves in physical models in order to know their advantages and limitations.
Teaching methods: Lectures and laboratory exercises
Criteria for assessment: Report on laboratory exercises to be delivered by the students and evaluated by the lecturers
Key literature:
[1]: Frigaard, P., Lykke Andersen, T. (2014). Analysis of Waves. Technical Documentation for WaveLab 3. Aalborg University, Denmark.
[2]: Lykke Andersen, T., Frigaard, P. (2015). Wave Generation in Physical Models. Technical Documentation for AwaSys 6. Aalborg University, Denmark.
[3]: Brorsen, M. (2007). Non-linear Waves, Aalborg University, Denmark.
Organizer: Associate Professor, Thomas Lykke Andersen, tla@civil.aau.dk
Lecturers: Thomas Lykke Andersen (AAU), Peter Frigaard (AAU), Mads Røge Eldrup (AAU)
ECTS: 5.0
Time: 10 - 14 November 2025
Place: Aalborg University, Thomas Manns Vej 23 (Room: TBA)
Zip code: 9220
City: Aalborg
Maximal number of participants: 14
Deadline: 20 October 2025
Important information concerning PhD courses:
There is a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start of the course.
We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.
To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.
For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at aauphd@adm.aau.dk When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.
Description:
The course deals with advanced methods and techniques in generation and analysis of waves in physical models. The course will cover analysis of long and short-crested waves, generation of linear and nonlinear regular waves, generation of oblique waves and associated laboratory difficulties, generation of long-crested and short crested irregular waves, wave reflections and associated laboratory difficulties, active absorption in flumes and basins, wave groups, bounded long waves and wave generator choice and design.
The course will be lectures followed by laboratory exercises to get hands on experience with the different methods
Preliminary schedule:
Prerequisites: Basic fluid and wave mechanics
Learning objectives: The objective of the course is to train students in advanced methods and techniques in generation and analysis of waves in physical models in order to know their advantages and limitations.
Teaching methods: Lectures and laboratory exercises
Criteria for assessment: Report on laboratory exercises to be delivered by the students and evaluated by the lecturers
Key literature:
[1]: Frigaard, P., Lykke Andersen, T. (2014). Analysis of Waves. Technical Documentation for WaveLab 3. Aalborg University, Denmark.
[2]: Lykke Andersen, T., Frigaard, P. (2015). Wave Generation in Physical Models. Technical Documentation for AwaSys 6. Aalborg University, Denmark.
[3]: Brorsen, M. (2007). Non-linear Waves, Aalborg University, Denmark.
Organizer: Associate Professor, Thomas Lykke Andersen, tla@civil.aau.dk
Lecturers: Thomas Lykke Andersen (AAU), Peter Frigaard (AAU), Mads Røge Eldrup (AAU)
ECTS: 5.0
Time: 10 - 14 November 2025
Place: Aalborg University, Thomas Manns Vej 23 (Room: TBA)
Zip code: 9220
City: Aalborg
Maximal number of participants: 14
Deadline: 20 October 2025
Important information concerning PhD courses:
There is a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start of the course.
We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.
To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.
For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at aauphd@adm.aau.dk When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.
- Teacher: Thomas Lykke Andersen
Welcome to Lifecycle assessment (LCA) in building construction
Description:
This course aims at advancing knowledge and skills in life cycle assessment in the building construction domain. In our problem based-learning environment (PBL), the students will be actively involved in shaping their experience and outcomes. Activities include group work, problem defining and solving based on real-world cases, illustrative practical exercises and critical discussions.
Prior to the course the students will work in groups on a main subject of assessment and will prepare it for the further analysis during the course. This may be a theoretical subject or a specific assignment related to the student’s own activities. After the course, the report or paper will collect the study in a presentable manner. These deliverables will be shared among all participants for extending learnings across the groups.
Prerequisites: The target audience of the course includes academics (PhDs, postdoc, other) or professionals who already have basic experience with LCA and intend to bring their LCA competences to an advanced level. Basic experience may include having carried out simple LCAs in practice or education or having elementary knowledge of LCA theory.
Learning objectives: The student will acquire advanced skills and knowledge in LCA related to construction and buildings and will be able to perform LCA to analyse a building’s life cycle impacts, propose mitigation measures and navigate in the most relevant methodological approaches critically.
Teaching methods: Lectures, workshops, exercises, group activities, reading, report writing.
Form of evaluation: Final report or paper, delivered two weeks after the final module.
Key literature: TBA
Organizer: Associate prof. Kai Kanafani, kak@build.aau.dk
Lecturers:
Associate prof. Endrit Hoxha, BUILD
Associate prof. Kai Kanafani, BUILD
Postdoc Maria Balouktsi, BUILD
Postdoc Regitze Kjær Zimmermann, BUILD
Research Assistant Camilla Ernst Andersen, BUILD
Research Assistant Rasmus Nøddegaard Hansen, BUILD
ECTS: 3
Time: 21 May, 4 June 2025
Place: Aalborg University
Zip code: 9220
City: Aalborg
Maximal number of participants: 25
Deadline: 30 April 2025
Important information concerning PhD courses:
There is a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start of the course.
We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.
To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.
For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at aauphd@adm.aau.dk When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.
Description:
This course aims at advancing knowledge and skills in life cycle assessment in the building construction domain. In our problem based-learning environment (PBL), the students will be actively involved in shaping their experience and outcomes. Activities include group work, problem defining and solving based on real-world cases, illustrative practical exercises and critical discussions.
Prior to the course the students will work in groups on a main subject of assessment and will prepare it for the further analysis during the course. This may be a theoretical subject or a specific assignment related to the student’s own activities. After the course, the report or paper will collect the study in a presentable manner. These deliverables will be shared among all participants for extending learnings across the groups.
Prerequisites: The target audience of the course includes academics (PhDs, postdoc, other) or professionals who already have basic experience with LCA and intend to bring their LCA competences to an advanced level. Basic experience may include having carried out simple LCAs in practice or education or having elementary knowledge of LCA theory.
Learning objectives: The student will acquire advanced skills and knowledge in LCA related to construction and buildings and will be able to perform LCA to analyse a building’s life cycle impacts, propose mitigation measures and navigate in the most relevant methodological approaches critically.
Teaching methods: Lectures, workshops, exercises, group activities, reading, report writing.
Form of evaluation: Final report or paper, delivered two weeks after the final module.
Key literature: TBA
Organizer: Associate prof. Kai Kanafani, kak@build.aau.dk
Lecturers:
Associate prof. Endrit Hoxha, BUILD
Associate prof. Kai Kanafani, BUILD
Postdoc Maria Balouktsi, BUILD
Postdoc Regitze Kjær Zimmermann, BUILD
Research Assistant Camilla Ernst Andersen, BUILD
Research Assistant Rasmus Nøddegaard Hansen, BUILD
ECTS: 3
Time: 21 May, 4 June 2025
Place: Aalborg University
Zip code: 9220
City: Aalborg
Maximal number of participants: 25
Deadline: 30 April 2025
Important information concerning PhD courses:
There is a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start of the course.
We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.
To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.
For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at aauphd@adm.aau.dk When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.
- Teacher: Camilla Marlene Ernst Andersen
- Teacher: Rasmus Nøddegaard Hansen
- Teacher: Kai Kanafani
- Teacher: Regitze Kjær Zimmermann
Welcome to Interdiciplinary PhD Course on Universal Design
Description:
The purpose of the PhD course is to increase awareness and understanding of the concept of universal design among future researchers who work with projects related social sustainability, anti-discrimination and the UN's cross-cutting agenda Leave No-one Behind.
This interdisciplinary and cross-institutional PhD course on universal design will introduce PhD students to the diverse research in universal design or anti-discrimination in the fields of design of services, IT, products and the build environment and contribute to improving the PhD students' insight into the diverse approaches and methods for inclusion.
The course will include:
● Professional development within Universal Design conceptual understanding and definition
● The theoretical basis used in the various professional areas
● User perspectives that are used in the various professional areas
● Research methodological approaches to the fields, both quantitative and qualitative methods.
● Presentation of research projects working within the field of universal design and Leave No-one Behind
The course has three levels:
First, it offers an operational framing of theories and concepts from the humanities, social sciences, and critical design thinking.
Secondly, these are illustrated on cases drawn from the research of the lecturers.
Thirdly, the course requires participants to present their research projects within the framing of universal design/anti-discrimination and will be given detailed feedback from the lecturers.
The course consists of:
Day 1: Seminar with lectures and debates, where all the lectures are involved.
Day 2: Study circle with presentations by the students of texts representing interdisciplinarity of the lecturers and discussions of themes and texts in plenum.
After the first 2 days, the participants are asked to write a paper that positions their research theoretically and methodically within the field of universal design.
Day 3: Seminar with presentation of papers by the Ph.D.-students, commented by the teachers involved.
Prerequisites: Doing research in engineering, architecture, IT design, service design, sociology, landscape architecture
Working on a PhD project that include perspectives on social sustainability, anti-discrimination or universal design
Basic insight into methodological considerations (quantitative and qualitative)
Learning objectives: Overview of research fields related to universal design, anti-discrimination and social sustainability.
Insight into theoretical and methodological approaches to research within the field
Form of evaluation:
· Attendance and participation in all activities
· Submission of a paper, that positions their research and reflects the discussions on theory and methods within the field of universal design
Key literature: TBA
Organizer: Associate professor/senior researcher Anne Kathrine Frandsen
Lecturers: Anne Kathrine Frandsen, Associate professor/Senior researcher, BUILD AAU
Eva Brandt, Docent in Design at KEA - Copenhagen School of Design and Technology
Ulrika Stigsdotter, Professor, Institut for Geovidenskab og Naturforvaltning, KU
Masashi Kajita, Associate professor, Det Kongelige Akademi
Thomas Bredgaard, Professor, Institut for Politik og Samfund, AAU
Thomas Skovgaard, Professor, Institut for Idræt og Biomekanik, SDU
ECTS: 3
Time: 13, 14 May & 16 June, 2025
Place: Aalborg University
Zip code: 9220
City: Aalborg
Maximal number of participants: TBA
Deadline: 22 April 2025
Important information concerning PhD courses:
There is a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start of the course.
We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.
To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.
For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at aauphd@adm.aau.dk When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.
Description:
The purpose of the PhD course is to increase awareness and understanding of the concept of universal design among future researchers who work with projects related social sustainability, anti-discrimination and the UN's cross-cutting agenda Leave No-one Behind.
This interdisciplinary and cross-institutional PhD course on universal design will introduce PhD students to the diverse research in universal design or anti-discrimination in the fields of design of services, IT, products and the build environment and contribute to improving the PhD students' insight into the diverse approaches and methods for inclusion.
The course will include:
● Professional development within Universal Design conceptual understanding and definition
● The theoretical basis used in the various professional areas
● User perspectives that are used in the various professional areas
● Research methodological approaches to the fields, both quantitative and qualitative methods.
● Presentation of research projects working within the field of universal design and Leave No-one Behind
The course has three levels:
First, it offers an operational framing of theories and concepts from the humanities, social sciences, and critical design thinking.
Secondly, these are illustrated on cases drawn from the research of the lecturers.
Thirdly, the course requires participants to present their research projects within the framing of universal design/anti-discrimination and will be given detailed feedback from the lecturers.
The course consists of:
Day 1: Seminar with lectures and debates, where all the lectures are involved.
Day 2: Study circle with presentations by the students of texts representing interdisciplinarity of the lecturers and discussions of themes and texts in plenum.
After the first 2 days, the participants are asked to write a paper that positions their research theoretically and methodically within the field of universal design.
Day 3: Seminar with presentation of papers by the Ph.D.-students, commented by the teachers involved.
Prerequisites: Doing research in engineering, architecture, IT design, service design, sociology, landscape architecture
Working on a PhD project that include perspectives on social sustainability, anti-discrimination or universal design
Basic insight into methodological considerations (quantitative and qualitative)
Learning objectives: Overview of research fields related to universal design, anti-discrimination and social sustainability.
Insight into theoretical and methodological approaches to research within the field
Form of evaluation:
· Attendance and participation in all activities
· Submission of a paper, that positions their research and reflects the discussions on theory and methods within the field of universal design
Key literature: TBA
Organizer: Associate professor/senior researcher Anne Kathrine Frandsen
Lecturers: Anne Kathrine Frandsen, Associate professor/Senior researcher, BUILD AAU
Eva Brandt, Docent in Design at KEA - Copenhagen School of Design and Technology
Ulrika Stigsdotter, Professor, Institut for Geovidenskab og Naturforvaltning, KU
Masashi Kajita, Associate professor, Det Kongelige Akademi
Thomas Bredgaard, Professor, Institut for Politik og Samfund, AAU
Thomas Skovgaard, Professor, Institut for Idræt og Biomekanik, SDU
ECTS: 3
Time: 13, 14 May & 16 June, 2025
Place: Aalborg University
Zip code: 9220
City: Aalborg
Maximal number of participants: TBA
Deadline: 22 April 2025
Important information concerning PhD courses:
There is a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start of the course.
We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.
To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.
For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at aauphd@adm.aau.dk When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.
- Teacher: Thomas Bredgaard