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Research profile
Jelle Joustra is assistant professor at Design for Sustainability. With a passion for understanding materials in design, he develops tools and methods to support design engineers in developing more sustainable products. Within the DfS research group, his research focuses on reuse of complex materials, starting with composites.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctorate, Design for Sustainability, Industrial Design Engineering
17 Oct 2017 → 31 Oct 2022
Award Date: 31 Oct 2022
Master's degree, Integrated Product Design, Industrial Design Engineering
2 Feb 2008 → 14 Jun 2012
Award Date: 14 Jun 2012
Bachelor's degree, Industrieel Ontwerpen, Industrial Design Engineering
1 Sept 2004 → 2 Feb 2008
Award Date: 2 Feb 2008
External positions
Academic coordinator, Leiden-Delft-Erasmus Center for Sustainability
1 Sept 2022 → 1 Sept 2025
Keywords (LCC)
- TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
- L Education (General)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Circular composites: A design guide for products containing composite materials in a circular economy
Joustra, J. J. (Editor) & Bessai, R. (Editor), 2021, 98 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book editing › Professional
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Offshore wind farm decommissioning: An orientation of possible economic activity in the south holland region and the rotterdam port area
Joustra, J. J., van der Meulen, T. H., Bastein, T., Swamy, S. K. & Saraswati, N., 2020, 56 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report › Professional
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Structural reuse of high end composite products: A design case study on wind turbine blades
Joustra, J., Flipsen, B. & Balkenende, R., 2021, In: Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 167, 10 p., 105393.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Mechanical reuse and recycling of composites
ten Busschen, A., Joustra, J. & van Oudheusden, A., 2026, Composites Recycling. Yang, L. (ed.). Berlin: Walter de Gruyter, p. 1-42 42 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceedings/Edited volume › Chapter › Scientific
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Bouncy Idea or Solid Practice? Exploring Industry Barriers in the Incorporation of Devulcanized Rubber into Compounds for Rubber Products
Roetman, E., Joustra, J., Heideman, G. & Balkenende, R., 2025, In: Polymers. 17, 11, 23 p., 1570.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Prizes
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NWO Take-off Grant
Jourdin, L. (Recipient), Mirzaali, M. J. (Recipient), Coraddu, A. (Recipient), Peirlinck, M. (Recipient), Dauwels, J. H. G. (Recipient), Ye, G. (Recipient), Fotouhi, M. (Recipient), Jongbloed, B. C. P. (Recipient), de Croon, G. C. H. E. (Recipient), Bauer, P. (Recipient), Hayton, J. N. C. (Recipient), Blahetek, M. A. (Recipient), van der Wal, E. M. (Recipient), Fioranelli, F. (Recipient), Varveri, A. (Recipient), Groeblacher, S. (Recipient), Di Maio, F. (Recipient), Aubin-Tam, M. E. (Recipient), Sprecher, B. (Recipient), Joustra, J. J. (Recipient) & Serdijn, W. A. (Recipient), 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Interdisciplinary Thesis Lab “Green Skies”
Joustra, J. J. (Chair of programme committee) & Blondel, E. H. M. (Chair of programme committee)
1 Jan 2025 → 1 Jul 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Innovations and pilot project for the Roadmap Circular Offshore Wind
Joustra, J. J. (Participant)
14 May 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Wind Energy Conference
Joustra, J. J. (Chair of programme committee)
11 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Lichen Blades: Living, Innovative Materials for Circular Hierarchically structured, Erosion Resistant Natural Blades
Balkenende, A. R. (Participant), Joustra, J. J. (Participant), Carette, I. (Participant) & Aghaeian, S. (Participant)
15/10/22 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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Ecobulk
Balkenende, A. R. (Participant), Joustra, J. J. (Participant) & Flipsen, S. F. J. (Participant)
1/01/17 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
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Bolt & Beautiful
Luyten, J. (Participant), Pijpers, R. (Participant), Joustra, J. J. (Participant) & Raaijmakers, T. (Participant)
1/09/22 → 1/08/26
Project: Research
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IEA Wind Task 45: Recycling wind turbine blades
Beauson, J. (Principal Investigator (PI)), Berry, D. (Co-Principal Investigator (CoPI)) & Joustra, J. J. (Participant)
1/01/21 → 1/01/27
Project: Research
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Bridges of Blades: Duurzame verkeersbruggen gemaakt van windturbinebladen
Joustra, J. J. (Participant)
1/09/25 → 1/03/26
Project: Research
Press/Media
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Wind turbine blades reused for a pumptrack
27/01/25 → 9/08/25
7 Media contributions
Press/Media: Public Engagement
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Wat te doen met al die afgedankte windmolens?
19/06/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement
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Het eeuwige leven van windturbine bladen
15/05/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement
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