Dimitrios Angelis

Dimitrios Angelis is a Professor in the Department of Mechanics of Materials and Constructions at Vrije Universiteit Brussel's Faculty of Engineering. With an impressive h-index of 48 and over 7,825 citations, his research has significantly impacted the fields of materials science and structural engineering. His work focuses on non-destructive testing methods and structural health monitoring, particularly for concrete and composite materials.

Professor Angelis's research interests center around acoustic emissions, concrete technology, monitoring systems, and ultrasonic testing methods. His work bridges theoretical understanding with practical applications in structural engineering, with particular emphasis on detecting and analyzing cracks, monitoring material behavior, and developing innovative construction materials. His fingerprint reveals strong connections across engineering disciplines with particular expertise in acoustic emission techniques for structural assessment.

Analysis of his recent publications shows a consistent focus on applying acoustic emission techniques to monitor structural integrity in various materials. His work demonstrates increasing sophistication in 3D mapping of material properties, wave propagation analysis, and differentiation of fracture modes. He has made significant contributions to understanding the behavior of concrete with superabsorbent polymers and thermoplastic composites under different loading conditions.

• European Academy of Sciences (2018)
• IAES Paper Award for 'Numerical simulation of wave propagation in masonry' (2018)
• Officer of the Engineering Division of the European Academy of Sciences (2020)
• Robert L'Hermite Medal (2012)
• Top paper award in 23IAES, Kyoto, Japan (2016)

Professor Angelis has supervised numerous graduate students, including Bismpas, P. (2016), Moghnieh, T. (2018), Al Hayek, M. (2023), Goosens, W. (2024), and Saad, M. (2018). His research has been supported by multiple significant grants including FWOAL1142 (2025-2028), OZR4210 (2023-2027), SRP94 (2022-2027), FWOSBO45 (2022-2026), and FWOTM1110 (2022-2026), demonstrating sustained funding for his innovative work in structural materials and monitoring techniques.

His research activities involve collaboration with multiple institutions and industries, as evidenced by his involvement in projects related to aerogels, textile-reinforced cement composites, and self-healing concrete technologies. His work connects academic research with practical construction industry applications, particularly in developing advanced monitoring systems for structural integrity assessment.