Matthijs Schouten

Investigated the effect of vibrations caused by bird impact on components mounted to an aircraft structure. Utilized Hypermesh and Abaqus/Explicit to create a DFEM model of the test structure. Researched whether the stress waves generated during impact could be recreated using existing modelling techniques and shock response spectra.

Delft, Netherlands Worked with the professor in developing an 8 week group assignment for the master course 'Industrial Composite Manufacturing'. Provided the student perspective of how to improve the course. The project tasks students with designing the manufacturing process of a vertical tail plane and is created in cooperation with Airbus Stade.

Responsible for evaluating design concepts to connect a glass fibre reinforced composite offshore wind turbine tower to a steel substructure. Independently developed a non-linear finite element model to provide a preliminary design of a "wedge" connection.

Responsible for giving guidance to a class of seven students as well as one on one assistance. Courses include mathematics, physics and English up to the highest level (grammar school).

Specializing in the 'Aerospace Structures and Materials' track. This track focusses on applying a sound mathematical background to complex structural (composite) design and analysis problems. It includes the use of commercial finite element method (FEM) software tools.

Minored in offshore wind energy