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Frank Naets is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, part of the Faculty of Engineering Sciences at KU Leuven. He contributes to the Mechatronic System Dynamics (LMSD) research group and is affiliated with divisions including the Dynamics Division, DYNA Subdivision, and Leuven.AM – KU Leuven Institute for Additive Manufacturing. His roles span teaching, research coordination, and membership in academic councils like the Faculty Council of Engineering Sciences and Departmental Council of Mechanical Engineering.
- Research Areas: Mechatronic Simulation, Virtual Sensing, Flexible Multibody Dynamics, Nonlinear Model Order Reduction
His research focuses on system-level modeling of mechatronic systems, integrating virtual sensing and digital twin technologies for force estimation, vibration analysis, and structural monitoring. Key applications include electric vehicle drivetrains, hydrogen fuel cells, and rotary machinery.
Recent projects highlight his expertise in sensor placement algorithms, Kalman-based state estimation, and experimental validation of material properties. He supervises students like Alessandro Zucchini and Raffaele De Gregoriis while collaborating on international conferences such as ECCOMAS Multibody 2025 and NVHH 2025.
