| Titels | Prof. dr. ir. |
| Initials | R. |
| Main position | The Centenary Professor of Civil Engineering The University of Sheffield |
| Disciplines | Aircraft and spacecraft |
| Technical mechanics | |
| Chair | Civil Engineering and Mechanics |
| Domain | Natural Sciences and Engineering |
| Membership | Member |
| Since | 2005 |
| Chair of Committee Academy Medal | |
| Chair of Natural Sciences and Engineering | |
| Employed by |
University of Sheffield
Department of Civil and Structural Engineering Mappin Street, Sir Frederick Mappin Building S1 3JD Sheffield United Kingdom tel. +44 141 330 7562 r.deborst@sheffield.ac.uk |
| Personal website | |
| Research/publications |
René de Borst’s research concentrates on computer simulations of materials and structures, with the aim to make structures more robust and resilient to extreme loadings. His work covers several topics in engineering mechanics and engineering materials, such as the mechanical properties of concrete, soils, composites and rubbers, in particular the development of mathematical and numerical models for deformation and failure. His most significant work is on fracture, computational mechanics, frictional materials, and is of relevance in civil engineering, structural engineering, and aerospace engineering. His research also extends into the interaction between porous materials and fluid flow through them.