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Leon Govaert is professor in polymer mechanics at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His research focuses on the mechanical performance of solid polymers and polymer composites (“polymer mechanics”) covering the fields of polymer physics (phenomenology of deformation and its molecular or microstructural origin), polymer science (design of materials with improved performance), and polymer engineering (design of products with optimized performance). The ultimate aim is to develop a methodology that allows quantitative assessment of the short-term (impact) and long-term (fatigue) response of polymer products, taking into account the material’s time-dependent deformation and failure response as well as the influence of processing conditions and changes in performance during practical use (ageing, degradation); methodologies that allow for performance optimization, already in the early stages of design.
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“Long-term failure of polymers: dealing with the inevitable”
Academic background
Leon Govaert studied Mechanical Engineering at TU/e, where he obtained his PhD. In addition to his work at TU/e, Leon is also a professor in Mechanics of Polymeric Materials at the faculty of Engineering Technology of the University of Twente. Here, he focuses on research in the area of time-dependent failure of thermoplastic composites. This research is relevant to the reliable application of these materials in lightweight constructions and is a direct extension of his work on polymer mechanics in Eindhoven. Leon is appointed as the permanent organizing chair of the triennial conference series on Deformation, Yield and Fracture of Polymers (DYFP), one of the major international events related to the mechanics of polymeric materials.
Affiliated with
- Eindhoven Polymer Laboratories
- PTN: National Dutch Graduate School in Polymer Science & Technology
Partners in (semi-)industry
- DSM
- Sabic
- Solvay
- Borealis
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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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 1 Active
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BIOSEL: Bio-sourced microcarriers for selective delivery of health-promoting cargo
Ganar, K. A. (Project member), Vacancy PD (Project member), Vacancy 10 (Project member), Chatzigiannakis, M. (Project member) & Govaert, L. E. (Project Manager)
1/09/24 → 18/10/27
Project: Third tier
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Polymers: From Structure to Properties
Govaert, L. E., Vegt, van der, A. K. & van Drongelen, M., 2019, Delft: Delft Academic Press. 268 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › Academic
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Mechanical performance of polymer systems: The relation between structure and properties
Meijer, H. E. H. & Govaert, L. E., 2005, In: Progress in Polymer Science. 30, 8-9, p. 915-938Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Competition between plasticity-controlled and crack-growth controlled failure in static and cyclic fatigue of thermoplastic polymer systems
Kanters, M. J. W., Kurokawa, T. & Govaert, L. E., 1 Apr 2016, In: Polymer Testing. 50, p. 101-110 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
48 Citations (Scopus)21 Downloads (Pure) -
Polymeren : van keten tot kunststof
Vegt, van der, A. K. & Govaert, L. E., 2003, 5e dr. / A.K. van der Vegt en L.E. Govaert ed. Delft: DUP Blue Print. 279 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › Academic
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The prediction of mechanical performance of isotactic polypropylene on the basis of processing conditions
Caelers, H. J. M., Govaert, L. E. & Peters, G. W. M., 18 Jan 2016, In: Polymer. 83, p. 116-128 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Open AccessFile36 Citations (Scopus)908 Downloads (Pure)
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Molecular dynamics analysis of iPP-polymorphs; a dataset of alpha and beta atomic structures
Chávez Thielemann, H. (Creator), van Dommelen, J. A. W. (Creator), Govaert, L. (Creator) & Hütter, M. (Creator), Zenodo, 6 Nov 2024
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14048060, https://zenodo.org/records/14048060
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-TU/e involved in all six Perspectief programs
Govaert, L. E., Voeten, J. P. M., den Toonder, J. M. J., Nijmeijer, K. & Kok, J. K.
11/03/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Eindhoven University of Technology Involved in All Six Perspectief Programs
Govaert, L. E., Voeten, J. P. M., den Toonder, J. M. J., Nijmeijer, K. & Kok, J. K.
11/03/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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-TU/e involved in all six Perspectief programs
Govaert, L. E., Voeten, J. P. M., den Toonder, J. M. J., Nijmeijer, K. & Kok, J. K.
11/03/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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TU/e involved in all six Perspective programs
Govaert, L. E., Voeten, J. P. M., den Toonder, J. M. J., Nijmeijer, K. & Kok, J. K.
10/03/21
4 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment