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The excitement obtained by solving complex technical problems for the built environment starting from basic laws of physics is comparable to that experienced as a 5-year old when unwrapping a Santa Claus present.
Academic background
Akke Suiker obtained his MSc degree in Civil Engineering (Cum laude, 1995) and his PhD degree in Applied Mechanics (Cum Laude, 2002) at the Delft University of Technology. He had 1-year post-doc visits at the University of Massachusetts, U.S.A. and Cambridge University U.K. Since 2012 he is Full Professor at the Eindhoven University of Technology, Department of the Built Environment, leading the group of Applied Mechanics. From 2001-2008 he held the position of Assistant Professor and from 2008-2011 of Associate Professor and acting chair of Computational Mechanics at the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, Delft University of Technology. His research interests relate to micromechanical modeling of failure and deformation of materials and multi-scale and multi-physics modeling of solids. He has published over 70 journal articles in the research fields of Theoretical and Applied Solid Mechanics and Applied Engineering, and was elected as “Best Lecturer of the Delft University of Technology, 2009-2010”. In addition, he has won 4 awards on graduate teaching excellence and PhD supervision excellence at the Department of the Built Environment of the TU/e. He is a member of editorial boards of scientific journals in the field of Applied Mechanics and has served 4 times as guest editor of Philosophical Magazine (Est. 1798). Several of his journal articles have led to registered patents.
Research profile
Professor Suiker leads the group of Applied Mechanics, where the research focuses on the modelling of failure and deformation behaviour of materials and structures relevant for the built environment. Interactions between mechanical processes and other physical processes (thermal, hygral, chemical, fluid flow, magnetic) are studied, and effects observed at various scales of observation, ranging from the micro- to the macro scale, are coherently included in the modelling strategy. For this purpose, the models are required to be thermodynamically consistent, their numerical discretization is performed with robust and accurate schemes, and their applicability is validated by means of advanced laboratory experiments. When possible, the modelling results are translated towards design graphs useful for engineering practice. This should lead to a thorough insight and understanding of practical problems, and to new and better technical solutions. Recent applications relate to 3D printing, historical paintings and furniture, wind energy turbines, sewer systems, structural safety under fire exposure, granular materials, among others.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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High Performance 3D Concrete Printing - Systematic Development of a Printable Strain-Hardening Cementitious Composite for Structural Purposes.
Bos, F. P., Nefs, K., Chaves Figueiredo, S., van Overmeir, A. L., Salet, T. A. M., Suiker, A. S. J., Šavija, B., Schlangen, E. & Lamers, H. M.
1/10/19 → 30/09/23
Project: Research direct
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MUON: A multi-scale and uncertainty approach for the analysis of the aging of timber art objects adhesively bonded by animal glues.
Suiker, A. S. J., Bosco, E. & Livani, A.
1/01/19 → 31/01/23
Project: Research direct
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NESCOP: A Numerical-Experimental Study on chemo-mechanical degradation of COncrete sewer Pipes
Bosco, E., Suiker, A. S. J., Rooyackers, F. A. M., Luimes, R. A., Lamers, H. M., van Alen, T. & Wijen, H. L. M.
1/09/17 → 30/09/22
Project: Research direct
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Testing fibers Nachtwacht Rijksmuseum
Suiker, A. S. J. & Maraghechi, S.
16/05/22 → 30/11/22
Project: Research direct
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Mechanical performance of wall structures in 3D printing processes: theory, design tools and experiments
Suiker, A. S. J., Mar 2018, In: International Journal of Mechanical Sciences. 137, p. 145-170 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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A computational model for chemo-mechanical degradation of historical oil paintings due to metal soap formation
Eumelen, G., Bosco, E., Suiker, A. S. J., van Loon, A. & Iedema, P., 1 Nov 2019, In: Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids. 132, 21 p., 103683.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Crack channelling mechanisms in brittle coating systems under moisture or temperature gradients
Bosco, E., Suiker, A. S. J. & Fleck, N. A., 1 Sep 2020, In: International Journal of Fracture. 225, 1, p. 1-30 30 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Coupled aerostructural shape and topology optimization of horizontal-axis wind turbine rotor blades
Wang, Z., Suiker, A. S. J., Hofmeyer, H., van Hooff, T. & Blocken, B., 15 May 2020, In: Energy Conversion and Management. 212, 12 p., 112621.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Multi-scale modelling of granular materials: numerical framework and study on micro-structural features
Liu, J., Bosco, E. & Suiker, A. S. J., 15 Feb 2019, In: Computational Mechanics. 63, 2, p. 409–427 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Open AccessFile9 Citations (Scopus)81 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Best lecturer of the Delft University of Technology, 2010
Suiker, Akke S.J. (Recipient), 2010
Prize: Other › Professional
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Best lecturer of the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering 2010, TU Delft
Suiker, Akke S.J. (Recipient), 2010
Prize: Other › Professional
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Best MSc lecturer of the Department of the Built Environment 2013, TU/e
Suiker, Akke S.J. (Recipient), 2013
Prize: TU/e › Other › Scientific
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Best MSc lecturer of the Department of the Built Environment 2014, TU/e
Suiker, Akke S.J. (Recipient), 2014
Prize: TU/e › Other › Scientific
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Best MSc lecturer of the Department of the Built Environment 2016, TU/e
Suiker, Akke S.J. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: TU/e › Other › Scientific
Activities
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Philosophical Magazine (Journal)
Akke Suiker (Guest editor)
2015Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity › Scientific
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Philosophical Magazine (Journal)
Akke Suiker (Guest editor)
2012Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity › Scientific
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Philosophical Magazine (Journal)
Akke Suiker (Guest editor)
2008Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity › Scientific
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Philosophical Magazine (Journal)
Akke Suiker (Guest editor)
2006Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity › Scientific
Courses
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Eindhoven University of Technology: AI Based Early Stage Design Support for Efficient Buildings
18/06/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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-Eindhoven University of Technology: Climate systems in museums appear to be too strictly regulated; Thomas Arends and Rianne Luimes will obtain their doctorates at TU/e in September
Henk L. Schellen, Rianne A. Luimes, David M.J. Smeulders & Akke S.J. Suiker
11/09/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Suiker's equations prevent 3-D-printed walls from collapsing or falling over
Rob J.M. Wolfs & Akke S.J. Suiker
14/02/18 → 22/02/18
6 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Equations to Prevent 3D-Printed Concrete Walls Collapsing
Rob J.M. Wolfs & Akke S.J. Suiker
16/02/18
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Code of 3D printed houses cracked by TU Eindhoven professor's equations
15/02/18
3 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment