Marijke Mollaert

Marijke Mollaert is an unpaid employee in the Department of Architectural Engineering at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). She specializes in membrane structures, structural textiles, and sustainable architectural engineering. Her research focuses on the mechanics, environmental impact, and innovative applications of tensile surface systems. She has led or co-led over 50 projects since 1993, including EU-funded initiatives like COST Action TU1303 on structural skins.

• Education: No explicit details provided, but her academic role implies advanced degrees in structural engineering/architecture.

Her work emphasizes aero-elastic behavior analysis, material sustainability, and code compliance for membrane structures. Recent studies include LCA comparisons of membrane/grid shell systems and environmental performance of temporary structures. She actively collaborates internationally, evidenced by joint PhD supervision with Beijing University of Technology.

Notable contributions: Over 195 research outputs (articles, conference papers, and reports) since 2000, with h-index 634 and 1,500+ citations. Supervised 113 academic works including 3 master’s theses highlighted here.

She participates in high-profile events like the IASS Annual Symposia and I Love Science Festival, promoting public engagement with engineering innovation.