Rijk de Rooij

I currently work at Stanford University as a PhD student.

I choose the ASM track as I was fascinated by the combination of high level math and mechanics with so many tangible applications in aerospace structures. I am especially interested in the computational aspects, but I really appreciate that my results can be directly translated into the design of an actual product. The entire range from computations to manufacturing is covered by

Working on my thesis! My project involved quite some math, computational mechanics, and programming, yet I was able to validate my result with experimental data. I feel that I went through all major aspects of research during my thesis, and it was the perfect preparation for staring a PhD.

I am working as a PhD student in the ‘living matter lab’ at Stanford University under supervision of Prof. Ellen Kuhl. Our lab focuses on the role of mechanics in biological tissues, such as the heart, lungs, bones, skin, and the brain. More specifically, I am using computational mechanics to investigate how mechanical forces play a role in the development of the brain.

The ASM track offers everything that you will need to prepare for being a great aerospace engineer, either in academics or in industry. The research at ASM is at the forefront of tackling many challenges in computational mechanics, composite design, and materials. Make sure you don’t miss out!