Joris Degroote

Joris Degroote is a Full Professor at Ghent University's Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, where he leads research in computational mechanics and multiphysics simulation. He obtained his MSc (2006) and PhD (2010) in Electromechanical Engineering from Ghent University, with research stays at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2007–2008) and Technische Universität München (2011).

His research focuses on fluid-structure interaction (FSI), computational fluid dynamics, surrogate modeling, and machine learning applications in engineering systems. Key areas include optimization under uncertainty, reduced-order modeling, and development of efficient numerical coupling techniques for complex multiphysics problems such as renewable energy systems, biomedical flows, and industrial processes.

Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on high-fidelity simulations for aerospace applications (airborne wind energy, drone aerodynamics), biomedical engineering (aortic hemodynamics, cerebrospinal fluid dynamics), and advanced manufacturing (textile mechanics, tribology).

Awards & Recognition:

• Post-doctoral Fellowship, Research Foundation Flanders (FWO)

Affiliations: Core lab member of Flanders Make; serves on scientific and editorial boards of multiple journals and conferences. Leads the Sustainable Thermo-Fluid Energy Systems (STFES) and EEDT-MP research units.