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Wim Dewulf is a full professor at the Faculty of Industrial Engineering Sciences, KU Leuven, and serves as the dean of the faculty. He is a contact person for the Manufacturing Processes and Systems (MaPS) unit at Campus Group T Leuven and holds leadership roles such as division head and member of councils like the University Council and Academic Council. His research focuses on life cycle engineering, ecodesign, sustainable manufacturing, and computed tomography applications in industrial processes.
His research interests span sustainable engineering, additive manufacturing (AM), dimensional quality control, and X-ray CT. Recent projects include using deep learning for CT reconstruction, improving AM surface quality via laser remelting, and enabling autonomous demanufacturing of battery-containing products. He actively supervises students in these areas, particularly in laser powder bed fusion and CT metrology.
Wim Dewulf is a member of Leuven.AM (KU Leuven Institute for Additive Manufacturing) and SIM² (Institute for Sustainable Metals and Minerals). His work involves advising on circular economy strategies, process optimization, and advanced imaging techniques, with no explicit scientific awards listed in the provided data.
He has contributed to education through courses like Applied Sustainability Assessment and Life Cycle Engineering, emphasizing sustainable design and manufacturing. His research teams focus on technology transfer, industrial collaboration, and developing data-driven models for AM and recycling.
