Projects
Numerical and experimental analysis of smart urban wind turbines KU Leuven
The EU’s climate goals necessitate all the EU countries to have at least a 32% share of renewable energy consumption by 2030. Achieving this requires energy harvesting from all the renewables in potential locations. Wind energy is the largest contributor among the renewables throughout the EU with a share of 44.2%. Among the potential locations for wind energy harvesting, urban areas, although very promising in terms of providing a local ...
Multi-scale modelling of interstitial-to-lymphatic mass transport for the study of edema and trans-lymphatic drug administration Ghent University
We will develop a “multi-scale” model of interstitial-to-lymphatic mass transport, which mathematically describes transport processes at the smallest scale, while at the same time accounting for transport over
longer distances via the lymphatic vessels. The model will be set up and validated with experiments in rats. In the longer term, we will scale the model to the human lymphatic system.
Functional respiratory imaging to predict treatment outcome in obese children with obstructive sleep apnea. University of Antwerp
Components For Lab On Chip Systems KU Leuven
Point of care microsystems also known as lab-on-chips (LOC) are envisaged to revolutionize healthcare in near future. The microfluidics community, for the last 25 to 30 years, has been prolific in developing a myriad of reliable microfluidic devices, each performing a specific task required for the working of a LOC system. Unfortunately, these high performing devices, have their unique fabrication flow process which makes it impossible to ...
Control of the colloidal deposition of cellulose nanocrystal films KU Leuven
Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are a bio-based organic material that has unique properties, including renewability, biodegradability, sustainability, environmental friendliness, a high stiffness, an adaptable surface chemistry, chirality, a high surface area, and an anisotropic morphology. These properties make CNCs a promising candidate for applications in nanocomposites, films, paper products, membranes, cement, photonic devices, inks, and ...
Characterization of Passive Acoustic Dampers with Orifices using Linear and Nonlinear Numerical Models KU Leuven
Passive acoustic dampers in the form of Helmholtz resonators, perforated plates and liners, are commonly used to suppress noise propagation or to control the acoustic feedback that can lead to thermo-acoustic instabilities in combustion engines. Their robustness, acoustic properties and easy integration into existing systems make them an appealing solution for noise control in many applications, from air conditioning systems in buildings to ...
From pore to core: understanding multiphase flow in rocks from the µm- to the cm-scale using multi-scale X-ray imaging Ghent University
The simultaneous flow of multiple fluids through permeable rocks and sediments is vital to global challenges such as CO2 sequestration, geological energy storage and subsurface contaminant transport. Large-scale, continuum models of multiphase flow are semi-empirical, frequently leading to poor predictions. Fundamental pore-scale studies, on the other hand, are commonly performed below the representative elementary volume (REV). This proposal ...
A membraneless (photo)electrolyzer cell. University of Antwerp
PhD Position on Modelling, Analysis and Numerics of Free Surface Flows KU Leuven
In geophysical fluid dynamics, shallow water models are widely used to model free surface flows such as tsunamis, floods, snow or mud avalanches, and atmospheric flows. The equations are derived from the conservation of mass and momentum using the assumptions of small wave amplitudes in comparison to the depth and a constant velocity from the bottom to the top of the water column, which is a severe simplification. Especially in more complex ...