In 2020 we celebrate Hans Christian Ørsted “DTU develops and creates value though the technical and natural sciences for the benefit of society.”
Hans Christian Ørsted was instrumental in establishing DTU. He served as the first president of the University in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value based on the technical and natural sciences to the benefit of society. This mission lives on today. Back in 1820 Ørsted discovered electromagnetism, which was a major scientific event, a discovery that through technical science and industrial ingenuity enabled the development of modern society. In 2020 DTU and Denmark celebrate the 200-year anniversary of Ørsted’s discovery.
Hans Christian Ørsted
Electromagnetism is the scientific basis for many technologies, such as loud speakers and microphones, electric motors and generators. Today, electromagnetism continues to play a major role in our daily lives. In the future, electromagnetism will also play an essential role as researchers continue to build on Ørsted’s pioneering discovery and our subsequent understanding of electrical effects. For example, in the extensive electrification of our energy systems allowing for storage and conversion of green energy from wind turbines and solar cells. Page 04 — DTU 2020
Portrait of Hans Christian Ørsted (1777-1851). Painting by C.W. Eckersberg 1822
