Professor, PhD Brian Elmegaard sadly passed away on 6 October 2024 after a long illness. Brian had a long and impressive career as a researcher and lecturer in thermal energy systems at DTU Construct.
Brian’s career in engineering started at the Copenhagen University College of Engineering where he graduated with a BSc in engineering in 1993.
Later he completed an MSc in mechanical engineering in 1996 and a PhD in 1999 at DTU. He continued at DTU and became Professor in 2018. He was Head of the Section for Thermal Energy Systems from 2007- 2023.
Brian's research was characterized by close industrial collaboration, and included e.g. integration of heat pumps, industrial energy systems and district heating in holistic solutions.
Brian was a valued collaboration partner both at DTU and externally. He gave high priority to teaching, and the students responded with a high level of commitment and great feedback. Brian has supervised countless MSc thesis and PhD students and has thereby left a huge mark on Danish business life.
Brian was incredibly hardworking and productive as well as a well-respected colleague and manager. He was helpful, always open to dialogue and contributed to a friendly and productive working environment in the section and the institute.
Outside of work, he enjoyed playing rugby and was involved in his family’s interest in horses.
Brian leaves behind his wife Karen and their two adult children.
He will be greatly missed by his colleagues at DTU Construct.
