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Christophe Bouvet is a Professor in the Department of Aerospace Structures at ISAE-SUPAERO (Institut Supérieur de l'Aéronautique et de l'espace), where he leads research in composite materials mechanics within the Matériaux et Structures Composites (MSC) group. His work bridges experimental mechanics and numerical modeling with strong industry collaboration through the VERTEX project.
His research focuses on damage mechanics of composite structures, particularly under impact loading and multiaxial stress states. Key areas include translaminar fracture behavior of thermoplastic composites, damage tolerance prediction, and development of advanced numerical models like the Discrete Ply Model. His recent work investigates hybrid composites under extreme conditions including flame exposure and high temperatures, addressing critical challenges for aerospace applications.
Bouvet's publication record shows consistent high-output research with over 250 contributions, demonstrating strong activity in both experimental and computational composite mechanics. His recent publications (2023-2025) emphasize multiaxial testing methodologies, thermoplastic composite behavior, and AI-assisted damage prediction, reflecting current trends in composite research toward more realistic loading scenarios and advanced materials.
Key scientific contributions:
- Development of the Discrete Ply Model for high-fidelity composite simulation
- Advancement of multiaxial testing methodologies through the VERTEX project
- Characterization of thermoplastic composite behavior under extreme conditions
- Experimental-numerical frameworks for impact damage prediction
Bouvet actively supervises graduate students and maintains strong industry collaborations, particularly with Airbus, focusing on solving practical challenges in composite structure certification. His work directly supports the development of more damage-tolerant and reliable composite aircraft structures through improved understanding of failure mechanisms and advanced validation methodologies.
