Background
Tvergaard, Viggo was born on April 19, 1943 in Odense, Denmark. Son of Bode and Ellen (Hermansen) Tvergaard.
Tvergaard, Viggo was born on April 19, 1943 in Odense, Denmark. Son of Bode and Ellen (Hermansen) Tvergaard.
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Technology University, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy, Technology University, 1971. Doctor technicae, Technology University, 1978.
Doctor degree (honorary), Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, 1993.
Assistant professor department solid mechanics, Technology U., Denmark, 1971-1973; associate professor, Technology U., Denmark, 1973-1988; docent, Technology U., Denmark, 1988-1989; research professor, Technology U., Denmark, 1989-1994; professor, Technology U., Denmark, since 1994. Advisory board Haldor Topsøe Aktieselskab, 1984-1988. Board directors Aalborg Industries Aktieselskab.
Member National Academy of Engineering (foreign), Royal Netherlands Academy Arts and Sciences (foreign), Danish Academy of Technology Sciences.
Married Karin Tempel, March 23, 1967. Children: Eva, Thomas.