About us
As a unique research center for thermoplastic composites, we focus on enabling the use of the thermoplastic composite technology in large volume applications while also promoting the widespread adoption of these materials through fundamental knowledge development.
Meet the teamDedicated research center for thermoplastic composites
Although specific thermoplastic composite components and substructures are already being applied commercially, there is limited understanding of complex physical mechanisms and phenomena in the use and manufacturing of thermoplastic composites. The technological challenges faced by industry can be found at various technology and manufacturing levels of readiness. In our research center, an enthusiastic and committed team of experts work together to increase knowledge of these materials, their behavior and processing technologies. Our expertise and lab are available for members and non-members. We offer training, consultancy and smaller-scale, application-oriented research projects.
TPRC highlights
In just over 10 years, we have grown into a unique and worldwide research center for thermoplastic composites. On the occasion of our tenth anniversary, we organized the Future of Thermoplastic Composites conference in October 2019. We have now grown into an international consortium. The unique thing about it is that the entire value chain is represented. Expanding the consortium will remain important for the industrial application of thermoplastic composites.
Our expertise explained in the TPRC Talks series
The TPRC Talks are a live, online talk show in which we invite you along into our consortium and the world of thermoplastic composites. In these four episodes, studio guests talked about our mission, the lab, and what our research is currently focusing on. Our valued partners also explained the importance of thermoplastic composites research and the benefits of working closely together with the partners within the consortium. And our researchers explained their research, such as stamp forming and welding. We are thankful for the many people who helped us realize and participated in the TPRC Talks.
The benefits of composites
Thermoplastic composites are advanced materials with a big future ahead in aerospace, to make products lighter, stronger, more cost-efficient and sustainable. The benefits of composites in aircraft are explained in several tutorials by Arnt Offringa, Head of Thermoplastic Composites Technology, Fokker, GKN Aerospace. Arnt is a highly valued ambassador of the TPRC.
Valuable networks
CompositesNL
CompositesNL represents the interests of all organizations in the Netherlands that are involved in the development, manufacture, maintenance, and reuse of products in which composite technology has played a part.
Membership of CompositesNL is valuable, as it brings thermoplastic composites to the attention of parties that could benefit from a more sustainable society. In addition, they represent the entire composites sector towards governments, so that the sector can be put more firmly on the map.
TPC NL - Smart Industry Fieldlab
TPC NL, the Smart Industry Fieldlab for ThermoPlastic Composites, aims at making thermoplastic composites work for local and (inter-)national industry and thus enhance their economic impact.
TPC NL is a joint development of the TPAC, ThermoPlastic composites Application Center, and the TPRC, ThermoPlastic composites Research Center, both based in Enschede. This offers a sound base on thermoplastic composite knowledge and expertise and a direct link with industry, both large enterprises and SMEs, and universities.
Meet the team!
With our experienced and multidisciplinary team and the experts from partners, we have the capabilities to tackle any problem you may have with regard to thermoplastic composites. Within the TPRC, renowned experts in the field of thermoplastic composites work together to increase knowledge of these materials and their behavior, product design and processing technologies.
Who are the people behind the success of the TPRC? What drives them and what do they dream about? How do they look at the future of thermoplastic composites?
Scientific Director
Remko Akkerman
General Manager
Sebastiaan Wijskamp
Technical Director
Vanessa Marinosci
Senior Research Associate | Business Developer
Rens Pierik
Senior Research Associate
Wouter Grouve
Senior Research Associate
Laurent Warnet
Senior Research Associate
Ulrich Sachs
Senior Research Associate
Edwin Klompen
Senior Research Associate
Francesco Rondina
Senior Research Associate
Luiza Melo de Lima
Senior Research Associate
Vahid Rezazadeh
Senior Research Engineer | Lab Manager
Lars Niens
Engineering Manager
Lazlo Giesgen
Researcher
Marten van der Werff
Research Engineer
Joran Geschiere
Research Engineer
Arthur Haverkort
Research Engineer
Mats Baten
Research Engineer
Luuk Bolster
Research Engineer
Timo Westerveld
Research Engineer
Teun Stevens
Senior Research Engineer
Ceren Yildirim
Research Engineer
Arastu Sharma
Research Engineer
Victoria Ciobãnescu
Research Engineer
Filippo Maggioli
Research Technician
Martin Hartman
Research Technician
Edwar Boer
Procurement Manager | Prevention
Selma Adam-Kalee
Financial Controller
Matthijs van der Velden
Marketing & PR Manager
Hilda Hoekstra
Marketing & PR Assistant
Britt van Slooten
Marketing & PR Assistant
Maya Schuurmans
PhD Researcher
Tom Asijee
PhD Researcher
Liran Katz
PhD Researcher
Sabrine Bentalib
PhD Researcher
Gerben Bieleman
PhD Researcher
Fausto Visser
PhD Researcher
Manoj Gongati
PhD Researcher
Martijn Bos
PhD Researcher
Maria Luisa Puga
Guest PhD Researcher
Masoume Azizian
PhD Researcher
Paul Ceralde
PhD Researcher
Rachel Nguyen
PhD Researcher
Antonio Amore Akiki
