Thomas has spent his entire academic career at DTU, and his dedication to both research and mentoring has shaped a generation of young scholars. As he said himself:
“I’m practically born and raised here. When I was a PhD student, I received a lot of guidance – and I’ve always wanted to give that back.”
Throughout his career, Thomas has worked at the intersection of theory, method development, and real-world application. His research spans models for cyclist behaviour, road pricing, and behavioural change, and he places great emphasis on applying this research through evidence-based advice to national authorities.
His ongoing DFF Sapere Aude project ”Human energy expenditure in mobility” seeks to clarify the relationship between energy usage and behaviour among cyclists. Everyone uses energy when cycling. However, the ways in which our energy usage influences our behaviour are lacking in research, and most current models were originally developed for analyzing car traffic. The project is developing a new model to more accurately describe energy consumption and cyclist behaviour with the goal of addressing and solving major implications within cycling, such as health, traffic, and pollution.
Mentoring has been a core part of Thomas’ personal mission as well: supporting young researchers, strengthening academic networks, and helping build the next generation of transport scientists.
Congratulations once again to Professor Thomas Kjær Rasmussen on this well-deserved achievement.
