In 1928, he became professor of building statics at the Technical University of Denmark. He became rector of the technical university (1941–1959), during the period of the university's expansion at Østervold.
In 1928, he took on the role of professor of building statics at the Technical University of Denmark. He later held the position of rector of the university from 1941 to 1959, during a period marked by expansion at Østervold.