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ID is the multidisciplinary unit for social demography and population studies at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). The main objective of ID is to address socio-demographic challenges related to social sustainability from a multidimensional perspective revolving around the notion of equity as a ‘cross-cutting theme’. The research program gravitates around six mutually interconnected research lines: (1) sustainable work and employment; (2) ...

The implementation of Computer Algebra Systems (CAS) is proving to be a revolution in education and research, and demands an entirely new approach to reach complete integration. For the treatment of specific problems new modules have to be written in the described CAS environment. Research is done to investigate the extent to which abstract notions can be implemented in a CAS. A CAS system can also be used as a basis for programs and for the ...

TOPIC A : Mechanical Properties of Composite Materials Systems and their application in mechanical constructions (Long fibre reinforced composite materials) (Cardon A.) - Anisotropic elasticity, plasticity and viscoelasticity, development of numerical models for finite element analysis through experimentation, under controlled temperature, moisture and stress/displacement conditions - Mechanical properties of materials, reinforced with long ...

Research topics are:

• Thermodynamics for material and process development

• Extraction and refining of metals
• Interaction of liquid slag and metals with refractory materials
• Thermodynamic and kinetic modeling of processes and interface reactions
• Material characterization