Projects
Optoelectronic characterization of solar cell devices based on earth abundant non-toxic chalcogenideperovskite materials Hasselt University
Advanced modelling and characterization for power semiconductor materials and technologies KU Leuven
The proposed project AddMorePower aims to advance X-ray- and electron-probe related characterization techniques to make them quantitative and automated tools for the power semiconductor industry, and to refine modelling (using MODA) and FAIR data-management methods to enhance and efficiently use characterization data (using CHADA). Thereby, AddMorePower will promote the materials integration and development for European power semiconductor ...
A new framework for quantitative characterization of water in materials by VNIR and SWIR optical reflectance imaging. University of Antwerp
MBE growth and characterization of novel topological insulating oxide-based materials KU Leuven
Topological insulating materials have been grasping wide interest recently due to their very promising transport properties. Bismuth based perovskite oxide materials have the capability to demonstrate the topological insulating properties when grown in a controlled environment, because of the very strong spin orbit coupling present in Bi. Molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) allows for the growth of the novel oxide materials with a well-defined ...
Two Dimensional Electronic Spectroscopy for Advanced Materials Characterization. Ghent University
UGent is at the forefront of advanced optical materials research in Europe with a vast portfolio of advanced femtosecond optical spectroscopy setups managed by the promotors of this application. However, several essential processes ocurring on extreme time/energy scales escape our measurement capabilities. With this proposal, we will bridge the final gap with top institutes in Europe to become an attractive center for optical materials ...
High-end electron paramagnetic resonance instrumentation for catalysis and materials characterization. University of Antwerp
Micro-mechanical characterization of fatigue fracture in brittle construction materials KU Leuven
During their lifetime, structures are commonly subjected to cyclic loading such as traffic loads, wind and wave loading, or thermal loading. For brittle construction materials like masonry, concrete, or mortars, cyclic loading can give rise to a fatigue-induced fracture process. The fatigue behavior of brittle construction materials will become increasingly important as structural engineers design structures for optimal durability and ...
Developing novel methodologies for the nano-optical characterization of 2D materials KU Leuven
Traditional optical spectroscopies are unparalleled analytical tools in science. However, a fundamental physical barrier known as the diffraction limit prevents them from accessing length scales beneath 200 nanometres. This is especially problematic for the family of 2D materials, such as graphene and the transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), which hold promise for cheap, next-generation LEDs, photovoltaic cells and photodetectors, amongst ...