Projects
Learning-based strategies for analysis of shape patterns in medical images KU Leuven
Toward 4D-printed foot orthotics by pressure-driven shape adaptability for the remote management of at-risk diabetic feet KU Leuven
Creating extremely performant compact heat exchangers through multi-scale shape optimization and 3D topology optimization KU Leuven
The effect of weak magnetism on the shape of the 114In beta energy spectrum KU Leuven
The Standard Model of particle physics has proven to be extremely successful in describing our world at the smallest scales. However, despite its tremendous successes there remain some open questions to be solved. The Standard Model has throughout its history been shaped by the results of precision studies of (nuclear) beta decay. Today, these precision studies remain one of many complementary paths to look for promising hidden clues for ...
The mechanisms and functional implications of head shape dimorphism in Anolis lizards Ghent University
Divergent phenotypes within a species, and especially sexual dimorphism, are common and allow species to differentially perform within their environment. Anolis lizards are a highly diverse clade of lizards that has been intensively studied for their exceptional ecomorphological radiation, and that shows varying levels of sexual dimorphism. Males generally have larger bodies and heads than females, allowing them to bite harder (beneficial ...
The Shape of blame: investigating the gradual nature of judgments of blame and praise through the mathematical estimation of ‘blame-praise curves’. Ghent University
For “gradual behaviours”, whether a specific instance of that behaviour is blame- or praiseworthy depends on how much of the behaviour is done. For instance, for a behaviour like “replying quickly to emails”, whether a specific reply is blame or praiseworthy will depend on the timeliness of that reply. Such behaviours lie on a continuum in which part of the continuum is praiseworthy (replying quickly) and another part of the continuum is ...
Genetic predictors of joint shape and cartilage mechanics Ghent University
Recent genome wide association studies have revealed that several osteoarthritis (OA) risk loci involve common genetic variations related to musculoskeletal development and morphogenesis. To date, a major shortcoming, is that morphometric phenotyping is based on 2D superposition imaging, resulting in high noise levels and limited applicability. In this interdisciplinary project, DNA will be collected from patients undergoing CT scanning for ...
Sabbatical: Albert Van Bael: innovations in the modeling of 3D printed shape memory polymers and sheet metal forming processes. KU Leuven
My research will focus on innovations in the modeling of 3D printed shape memory polymers and sheet metal forming processes. The aim
is to realize significant extensions of the functionalities of the software that we developed in KU Leuven IOF Knowledge Platform
“Multiscale Simulations of Plastic Metal Forming Processes” (2012-2017). The research on polymers will be conducted in collaboration
with profs. K. Jansen and S. ...
Multiscale isogeometric analysis of shape memory materials Ghent University
Shape memory alloys (SMAs) belong to a class of smart materials, which have the ability to memorize, recover or retain their original shape after deformations. Due to their superior properties, nowadays the demand of using SMAs for technical application and engineering has been increased in several fields, such as industrial applications and consumer products, aerospace, biomedical, automotive, structures and composites, and even fashion ...