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”