Kjell Simonsson

Professor Kjell Simonsson serves as the Head of the Division of Solid Mechanics within the Department of Management and Engineering (IEI) at Linköping University. His academic role combines leadership and research in advanced materials and structural mechanics. He can be contacted at kjell.simonsson@liu.se or +4613282731.

Research Interests: Simonsson's work focuses on structural optimization, high-temperature mechanics for gas turbine components, and computational design methodologies. His division collaborates with industry leaders like Siemens Energy to advance turbine material lifing and durability. Additional areas include biomechanics and structural integrity of aerospace systems.

Recent Research Trends: Articles from 2022–2024 highlight his contributions to additive manufacturing material modeling, thermomechanical fatigue analysis, and crack propagation under complex loading conditions. His work bridges computational tools with real-world industrial applications in energy and aerospace sectors.

Recognition: As part of the highly cited researchers at IEI, his work impacts global engineering challenges in sustainable energy and material science. Current projects include interdisciplinary research into smart textiles for pain relief, leveraging biomechanical principles.

Research Leadership: As Division Head, Simonsson oversees academic programs offering BSc and MSc courses in solid mechanics. He collaborates with faculty including Professors Daniel Leidermark and Robert Eriksson on high-impact projects.