Projects
Development and characterization of a photocurable gelatin-based hydrogel as a cell-carrier for extrusion-based 3D bioprinting and osteochondral tissue engineering. KU Leuven
Recent advances in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering (TE) have opened the way for novel treatment strategies for damaged joints. Inspired by developmental biology and based on principles of engineering, TE aims to manufacture a cell-based construct in a clinically relevant manner. To do so, cells are combined with an appropriate biomaterial and growth factors in such a way that it stimulates de novo tissue formation. ...
Dissolution of Slag Modifiers and Fluidizers during the Hot-stage BOF Slag Engineering Process KU Leuven
In recent year many possibilities have been explored for the utilization of Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) slag. BOF slag amounts to nearly half of the substantial quantities of steel slag being produced in Europe. Thus, the demand of high value added utilization of BOF slag is substantial. It is very important to control the final composition and mineralogy of the solidified slag before it can be utilized as a construction material, for example, ...
Interface Engineering for Performance Enhancement in 2D Field Effect Transistors KU Leuven
2-dimensional (2D) semiconductors such as 2D transition metal dichalcogenides (MX2) have recently drawn much attention in the field of nano-electronics due to their potential for superior electrostatic control and heterogeneous integration. However, current MX2 devices suffer from high source and drain contact resistance, high defect density and low capacitance/charge build-up in the channel. To mitigate these challenges, it would be ...
Sustainable polymer reaction engineering for carbon circularity (SPRE4CC) Ghent University
The long-term objectives for the project “Sustainable polymer reaction engineering for carbon circularity (SPRE4CC)” are (i) to substitute conventional (vinyl) polymers at industrial scale and (ii) to make the final polymer properties even superior to those of conventional (vinyl) polymers. This is done by focusing on three promising classes of sustainable monomers from the chemistry field (butyrolactones, modified esters/acrylics ...
BOF ZAP Sustainability in Engineering Ghent University
A professorship granted by the Special Research Fund is a primarily research-oriented position and is made available for excellent researchers with a high-quality research programme.
Engineering hybrid nanofibrous membranes with superior moisture regulation and controlled antimicrobial action for future wound dressings Ghent University
As severe burns are a leading cause of morbidity, proper wound care is crucial. Treating burns requires specific care to provide an infection-free and moist environment. As such, advanced dressings are essential, however, no all-round dressings for every burn exist and the demand remains pressing. Our aim is to innovate novel wound dressings by combining both moisture regulation, antimicrobial action and conformability in one single dressing. ...
Enhancing the efficiency of room temperature phosphorescent organic luminophores via cocrystal engineering and application of high-pressure Ghent University
Room temperature phosphorescent (RTP) materials have always remained an active research area due to their potential utility in optoelectronic and biomedical applications. Recently, pure organic crystalline materials with RTP properties have quickly been shaping a new research direction in materials science and crystal engineering due to their inherent characteristics, i.e. low cost, toxicity, and environmental load in comparison to their ...
Fundamental Study on the Hot-stage Copper Slag Engineering for High Added-value Applications KU Leuven
To valorize the copper slag after the Zn fuming process, the addition of CaO-rich Linz-Donawits (LD) slag into the Zn fuming bath has been proposed. This endeavors to produce CaO-rich iron silicate slag after Zn recovery, which has been reported as an excellent binding material for cement substitution. This doctoral thesis aims to investigate the impact of increasing CaO content in the Zn fuming bath on high-temperature slag mineralogy, slag ...