Projects
Prize CBC Banque: Progranulin in neurodegenerative dementia: genetic, functional and neuropathological characterization. University of Antwerp
Physical mechanisms in ionic conductive bridging devices as studied by nanoscopic observation and manipulation. KU Leuven
The ionic movement in thin films can induce structural changes involving the local conductivity of the material. Filamentary-based resistive switching cells represent an intriguing emerging class of electronic devices, using ion migration to create or dissolve nanoscale conductive filaments in insulating materials. The change in the resistance state of such materials can be used to store a logical bit or to compute non-conventional logic in ...
The Star-formation histories and dark-matter content of faint dwarf elliptical galaxies Ghent University
In a cosmological context the dwarf galaxies (stellar masses M < 10^9 Msun) are crucially important because they hold keys to solve some of the most important questions in current extragalactic astronomy:
- What are the effects of the environment on the evolution of galaxies? Because of their low masses, dwarf are ideal targets to study environmental processes such as ram-pressure stripping and galaxy harassment.
- What are the ...
Investigation of the structural, chemical and magnetic state of the metal/oxide interface in composite multiferroics KU Leuven
Metal/oxide interface is a fundamental component in many devices such as magnetic sensors, piezoelectric transducers, and capacitors. The electrical properties of metal/oxide heterostructures are determined by the type of contact formed at the interface, i.e. Schottky or Ohmic contact. As devices are becoming smaller in size, interfaces are becoming even more important due to an increase in the surface to volume ratio. The metal/oxide ...
Nanoparticles for battery applications. KU Leuven
External reviewer and quality assurance specialist on the CDKN Zimbabwe Engagement Project. University of Antwerp
The effect of silicon supplementation with orthosilicic acid and monomethyl silane triol on microarchitectural changes in rodent bones. University of Antwerp
Planning High-speed Railway System in Urban China KU Leuven
The high-speed railway (HSR) network expansion and the subsequent urbanization processes are extremely rapid in China. However, the internal logics of the HSR system planning and its correlations with the urban system remain unknown to us. In this research we respond to this problem through more transdisciplinary, multiscale, and process-oriented perceptions. To break down interdisciplinary barriers, the study conducts debates on an ...
Surface and Sub-Surface Degradation of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites under Reciprocating Sliding KU Leuven
Carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites consist of two parts: a matrix and a reinforcement. In this thesis the reinforcement is unidirectional carbon fiber and the matrix is a thermoset polymer called epoxy. These composites are usually not applied for tribological purposes (friction, wear), although they have inherent great potential. The nature of the carbon fiber composite wear is very important, but also the risk of debonding occurring ...