Rate My Professor Frederik Desplentere

His research expertise lies in process and application development for composite materials, encompassing thermomechanical properties, deformation simulation, and performance optimization in ceramics, polymers, and fiber-reinforced systems. Core interests include additive manufacturing, polymer degradation during processing, plastic recycling, biobased materials, natural fiber composites, thermoforming, injection molding, and extrusion technologies. Desplentere acts as promotor or co-promotor on multiple projects, including '(Partial) Impregnated well performing (3D) woven textiles' (2025-2029), 'Design and Validation of an Integrated Torsion Machine for Advanced Material Characterization' (2025-2029), 'A digital tool to enhance the characterization and processability of PE in a circular society' (2024-2028), 'Spectacular Circular: complex material flows in the value chain (POSteK)' (2024-2027), and 'Self-Reinforced Poly(Lactic Acid) Composites' (2024-2028). He has contributed to over 230 publications documented in KU Leuven's LIRIAS repository. Key works include 'Effect of temperature on bending mechanical behavior of 3D angle-interlock woven Al₂O₃/mullite ceramic matrix composites' (2026, Journal of the European Ceramic Society), 'Post-forming deformation and thermal residual stress prediction in vacuum thermoformed ABS sheets' (2025, Journal of Manufacturing Processes), 'The Use of Recycled Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate)/Amorphous Polyester Blends/Composites in Materials Extrusion (MEX) Additive Manufacturing Techniques' (2026, Polymers), and 'Development of Biobased Poly(ether ester)s from Novel Lignin-Derived Monomers Present in Lignin Oils' (2026, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering). His scholarship has earned over 1,600 citations on Google Scholar. Desplentere teaches specialized courses such as Injection Molding and its Rheology and Dimensioneren van machines.