Lars BEEX

Lars BEEX is a Senior Research Scientist at the University of Luxembourg's Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine, Department of Engineering. He holds the right to supervise PhD students and has directed five to completion. His research focuses on computational mechanics of solids, including Bayesian inference, multiscale methods, and quasicontinuum approaches, with applications to materials like textiles, foams, and medical devices. His academic journey includes a PhD from Eindhoven University of Technology (2008-2012), supervised by Marc Geers and Ron Peerlings, as well as MSc and BSc degrees from the same institution.

**Research Interests:**
- Computational mechanics of solids
- Bayesian inference and uncertainty quantification
- Multiscale modeling (quasicontinuum method)
- Mechanical modeling of fibrous and discrete materials
- Phase-field damage models
- Contact mechanics and elastoplasticity

**Awards:**
- Biezeno Solid Mechanics Award 2013 (Best PhD thesis in solid mechanics, Netherlands)
- Cum laude distinction for both MSc and BSc degrees

**Industrial Collaborations:**
- SISTO Armaturen
- IEE
- Kiswire International

**Teaching:**
- Numerical methods for continuous optimization
- Courses for Computer Science, Mathematical Modelling, and Engineering students

**Lab/Affiliations:**
- Legato Team (part of the University of Luxembourg's engineering research cluster)