Professor Pascal Hubert
Office
Macdonald Engineering Building, Rm 361
514-398-6303
Research Interests
Primary Research Theme: Materials and Structures
Research Group/Lab: Structures and Composite Materials
The use of composite materials with fibrous reinforcements and polymeric matrices has been increasing significantly for years, reaching a global market size of 13.5 Mt in 2024 [1]. The application of composites has grown without a commensurate response in the development of sustainable manufacturing approaches. Consequently, most waste generated during manufacturing and scrap from end-of-life structures is buried or incinerated, while only 4% is recycled [1].
In response to these challenges, my research program focuses on the development of new processes, material systems, and design tools for sustainable polymer composite material systems. My approach relies on global collaborative research, advanced simulation tools, robust and innovative design, and testing methods. The benefit is to reduce costs and improve the environmental impact of composite materials manufacturing and design.
[1] JEC Observer, Overview of the global composites market 2024-2029.
Sustainable Manufacturing: Simulation; Recycling Repairs; Eco-composite; Net shape; Automation; Smart tooling.
Courses
MECH 321. Mechanics of Deformable Solids.
MECH 536. Aerospace
Structures.
MECH 544. Processing of Composite Materials.
MECH 546. Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics.
MECH 393. Design 2: Machine Element Design.
AERO 401. Introduction to Aerospace Engineering.