Nick Hoksbergen

Nick Hoksbergen is an Assistant Professor in the Production Technology Department at the University of Twente's Faculty of Engineering Technology. He holds a PhD in Wind Turbine Blade Materials from the University of Twente (2023). His work focuses on advancing sustainable wind energy technologies, particularly in improving leading edge protection systems for offshore wind turbine blades.

Research interests include coating durability under rain erosion, fatigue lifetime prediction models, and composite materials for turbine blades. He contributed to the InLEP project addressing high tip speed blade challenges. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for affordable and clean energy.

Recent publications emphasize droplet impact stress analysis, coating system optimization, and predictive modeling for erosion resistance. His 2020 PhD presentation prize reflects academic recognition. He has presented at multiple engineering mechanics symposiums and conferences.

No formal advisees or grants are listed, but his research involves collaborations on coating stress analysis and lifetime prediction frameworks. His datasets on coating systems are publicly accessible via 4TU.Centre for Research Data.