Lucas Hof

Dr. Lucas Hof is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), University of Québec. He holds a B.Sc., M.Sc. from Delft University of Technology and a Ph.D. from Concordia University.

• Research Axes: Aeronautics/Aerospace, Sustainable Development & Circular Economy, Innovative Materials, Intelligent Systems
• Labs: NUMERIX (Organizational Engineering), DYNAMO (Machine Dynamics), CIRODD (Sustainable Development), LFIC (Smart Manufacturing)

His research focuses on advanced manufacturing (SACE micromachining, additive manufacturing), smart corrosion monitoring in bolted joints, industry 4.0/5.0 integration, and circular economy strategies for materials like eggshells and titanium alloys. Recent work explores neural networks for powder coating optimization and electrochemical post-processing of 3D-printed parts.

Key publications span glass machining (Manufacturing Letters), smart maintenance systems (IFAC-PapersOnLine), and circular supply chains (Journal of Cleaner Production). He co-supervises numerous PhD/MSc students in topics including solar panel design, medical mask recycling, and metamaterial applications.