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Assoc Prof Dr. Johnny Jakobsen | Composite bolted joining award | Best Researcher Award

Johnny Jakobsen is an accomplished academic and entrepreneur with a diverse background in composite materials, applied mechanics, and thermal/mechanical material behavior. He holds a Ph.D. from Aalborg Universitet, complemented by a Master of Science in Design of Mechanical Systems. His research interests encompass crack formation in fiber composite materials, modeling of thermoset curing, and the application of experimental techniques.

In addition to his academic achievements, Johnny is the CEO and co-founder of FiberJoints, a spin-off company from Aalborg University specializing in composite bolted joining solutions. His entrepreneurial spirit and innovative approach have been recognized through various awards and funding grants, including a prestigious Research and Education award in 2005.

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Research Focus Areas

  • Composite materials
  • Applied mechanics
  • Crack formation in fibre composite materials
  • Modelling of thermoset curing
  • Experimental techniques
  • Thermal/Mechanical material behaviour

Educational Degrees

  • 2020: Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
  • 2008: Ph.D. at Aalborg Universitet
  • 2005: Master of Science in Design of Mechanical Systems at Aalborg University

Recent and Past Positions

  • 2023 – present: CEO and co-founder of FiberJoints
  • 2019 – present: Associate Professor at Aalborg University
  • 2014 – 2019: Associate Professor at Aalborg University
  • 2013: Visiting Researcher at Cranfield University, UK
  • 2011 – 2014: Postdoc at Aalborg University
  • 2008 – 2011: Process Engineer at Siemens Wind Power
  • 2005 – 2008: Ph.D. student at Aalborg University
  • 2006: Visiting Ph.D. student at Florida Atlantic University, USA
  • 2004: Internship at European Space Agency, the Netherlands
  • 1999 – 2000: Sergeant, Danish Army

Awards

  • 2005: Research and Education award

Participated in/are Active in Following Research Projects

  • Structural grading – a novel concept for the design of sandwich substructures (completed)
  • Mechanical Property Characterisation of Fibre Composites with Focus on Thermal Cure Conditions (PI, completed)
  • OptiMadeBlade (completed)
  • FlexDraper (WP lead, Completed)
  • MadeBlades (Ongoing)

Funding Granted

  • Individual postdoc granted by the Danish Council for Independent Research | Technology and Production Sciences.
  • Funding granted from several private foundations.

Academic Production

  • Publications: 61 total (31 Refereed international journal publications, 3 Patents, 35 Refereed articles in conference proceedings, 1 Book chapter, 2 Popular science articles)

Commercial Achievements

  • Co-founder of FiberJoints, a spin-off company (2023), based on patented technology developed at Aalborg University

Teaching

  • Conducts teaching within all study levels (Bachelor, Master, and PhD) primarily in the fields of Solid Mechanics, Experimental Mechanics, Composite Materials, and Thermal Analysis
  • Supervises students at Bachelor, Master, and PhD levels

Management Roles

  • Manages the Labs at the Department of Materials and Production since 2019
  • Member of the management team of the Department of Materials and Production

Others (Administrative tasks)

  • AMIU member of the department for Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (Health and Safety organisation)
  • Semester coordinator duties (1st and 2nd semester Mechanical and Production Engineering (MP – bachelor), 1st semester Design of Mechanical Systems (DMS – master program))
  • Member and chairman of several PhD assessment committees
  • Member of the study board for “Mechanics and Physics”

Publication Top Notes:

New peel stopper concept for sandwich structures

Citation : 83

Thermo-mechanical characterisation of in-plane properties for CSM E-glass epoxy polymer composite materials–Part 1: Thermal and chemical strain

Citation : 46

Assoc Prof Dr. Johnny Jakobsen | Composite bolted joining award | Best Researcher Award

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