CONSTRUCTIVE COLLABORATION AND INNOVATIVE RESEARCH OF NEW MATERIAL SYSTEMS AND LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTIONS FOR A BETTER, MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR ALL
Design and development of a novel mixed-mode-I/III fixture for fracture characterization of composite materials and adhesive joints of varying thickness
Shivaie Kojouri, A., Karami, J., Van Hemelrijck, D. & Kalteremidou, K.-A., 15 May 2026, In: Composite Structures. 384, p. 1-22 22 p., 120145.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Enhancing interfacial adhesion and self-healing in PMMA-MAA glass fibre composites via Zn(II)-acetate complexation
Mugemana, C., Cardona, C. I., Ozyigit, S., Hao, J., Grysan, P., Delfrari, D., Dieden, R., Verge, P., Shaplov, A. S., Ruch, D. & Fuentes, C. A., Apr 2026, In: Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 203, 11 p., 109578.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Modelling of 3D woven textile reinforced cement composites behaviour accounting for through-thickness reinforcement
Toderascu, C., Wintiba, B., Ehab Moustafa Kamel, K., Massart, T. J. & Tysmans, T., Mar 2026, In: Finite Elements in Analysis and Design. 255, 21 p., 104509.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Combined Computational-Experimental Investigation of Crack Kinking Under Mode I Loading in Thick Adhesively Bonded GFRP Composite Joints
Sharma, A., Shivaie Kojouri, A., Fan, J., Vassilopoulos, A., Michaud, V., Kalteremidou, K.-A., Van Hemelrijck, D. & Van Paepegem, W., Feb 2026, In: Journal of Composites Science. 10, 2, p. 1-28 28 p., 107.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
'Wollastonite-modified sulfur cement- synthesis, properties, and recycling potential
Alshaaer, M., Andrejkovičová, S., Rocha, F., El-Azeem, S. A., Qahtan, T. F., Alyami, M. & Wastiels, J., Feb 2026, In: Materials Today Communications. 51, 8 p., 114856.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
OZR4438: Bistable Deployable Units for Adaptive Structures
Roels, E. (Administrative Promotor)
1/12/25 → 30/11/29
Project: Fundamental
FWOTM1281: Experimentally validated analytical and numerical fiber damage models for unidirectional composites
Polyzos, E. (Mandate) & Pyl, L. (Administrative Promotor)
1/11/25 → 31/10/28
Project: Fundamental
ANI420: Insights into material extrusion in additive manufacturing advancing the understanding of mechanical properties and interlaminar behaviour of fibre-reinforced thermoplastics
Pyl, L. (Administrative Promotor) & Katalagarianakis, A. M. H. (PI (Promotor, Principal Investigator))
18/12/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Fundamental
ANI420: Insights into material extrusion in additive manufacturing advancing the understanding of mechanical properties and interlaminar behaviour of fibre-reinforced thermoplastics
Pyl, L. & Katalagarianakis, A. M. H.
18/12/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Fundamental
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PhD Day Brussels kart_UK
On the 25th of March 2022, the yearly MeMC PhD-day took place. For this year’s edition, the team went to “Brussels Kart” in Groot-Bijgaarden. During the day, all researchers brilliantly presented their work, leading to vivid discussions and feedback opportunities.
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Events in the spotlight
Practical info08/04/2021 - 20:39 -ICEM19-Krakow
Due to the ongoing global COVID-19 situation, it has been decided to postpone again ICEM19 until 17-21 July, 2022.
