معرفی
R. Akkerman is a Full Professor in Production Technology with over 30 years of research activity. His work focuses on thermoplastic composites, additive manufacturing, and material processing, particularly for carbon fiber-reinforced polymers and metal-polymer interfaces.
- Key research areas: composite forming simulations, induction heating, ply-ply friction, and void consolidation.
- Collaborates with institutions like 4TU.Centre for Research Data and industry partners.
Notable scientific awards include prizes for:
- Braiding simulation for RTM preforms (2006)
- Fracture toughness of poly(phenylene sulphide) (2014)
- Predictive simulation of induction heating (2024)
Recent Google Scholar publications (2024-2025) emphasize:
- Thermoplastic composite forming
- Friction screw extrusion for aluminum alloys
- Electrical conductivity characterization
- Crystallization kinetics
- Self-healing polymers
- Simulation validation techniques
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