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 was appointed professor of building statics at the Technical University of Denmark. He later served as rector of the university from 1941 to 1959, overseeing its growth during the period of expansion at Østervold.