Simon Wijte

Simon Wijte is a part-time Full Professor at the Department of Built Environment at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His primary research focuses on sustainable reuse of concrete structures and circular construction methodologies. He leads the ReCreate project funded by Horizon 2020, aiming to enhance precast concrete element reuse through deconstruction techniques.

Education:

• MSc from TU/e's Built Environment Department (1989)

Research Interests:

• Structural reuse of concrete elements
• Assessment tools for precast concrete floors
• Forensic engineering of existing structures
• Standards development for concrete and masonry

Professional Activities:

• Chairman of TGB Betonconstructies
• Member of CEN TC250/SC2 committee revising Eurocode 2
• Participant in Dutch seismic design standards (NPR 9998)

His publications emphasize structural innovation in sustainable construction practices.