René Alderliesten

René Alderliesten serves as an Associate Professor in Aerospace Structures and Materials at TU Delft's Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, where he also leads the Structural Integrity and Composites research group since 2020. After earning both his MSc (1999) and PhD (2005) from TU Delft, he has established himself as a leading authority in fatigue and damage tolerance of aerospace materials and structures. His expertise is particularly recognized in the field of fiber metal laminates (FMLs), culminating in his comprehensive book "Fatigue and Fracture of Fiber Metal Laminates" (Springer, 2017), which stands as the definitive work on this subject. His research contributions have earned him notable recognition, including the Jaap Schijve Award for his significant contributions to aircraft structural fatigue and damage tolerance. As an educator and researcher, he has authored numerous influential publications on aerospace materials, structural integrity, and composite materials, with particular emphasis on their durability and performance under various environmental and loading conditions. His work bridges theoretical understanding with practical applications in aerospace engineering, making him a key figure in advancing the field of aerospace structural materials.