Wouter J.B. Grouve

Wouter J.B. Grouve is an Associate Professor specializing in Production Technology, with a focus on thermoplastic composites, material science, and manufacturing processes. His research emphasizes composite material consolidation, friction analysis, and defects in thermoplastic processing.

His research interests include composite materials, thermoplastics, and their applications in advanced manufacturing. Notable contributions involve experimental studies on vacuum-bag consolidation, torsion rheometry for shear resistance, and inter-yarn friction modeling.

Key awards include the ESAFORM PhD Prize (2012), Industrial Research Prize (2014), and Best Paper Award (2018). He has actively supervised 9 research works and presented at conferences on topics like laser-assisted fiber placement and thermoplastic laminate consolidation.