Projects
Quantum chemistry methodology for the investigation of anisotropic exchange interaction in metal clusters KU Leuven
The aim of this project is to propose a methodology for the calculation and analysis of anisotropic exchange interaction in arbitrary polynuclear complexes involving lanthanide, actinide and transition metal ions. All developments will be based on the state-of-the-art quantum chemistry methods which are able to treat nowadays metal complexes of experimental relevance. First, the broken-symmetry (BS) density functional theory (DFT), which ...
New quantum chemistry methodology for dynamical magnetic properties and its application to the investigation of molecular nanomagnets. KU Leuven
The dynamical properties of magnetic metal complexes and networks with slow magnetic relaxation are of primary interest for fundamental research and for potential applications in the field of quantum computation and nanoelements for information storage. The project proposes to develop a new fully ab initio methodology for the investigation of static and dynamical magnetic properties of polynuclear complexes and magnetic networks with strong ...
Integrated methodology for action-oriented regional development - implementation research agenda countryside Ghent University
This project is located at the intersection of previous assumptions. We want to use existing theoretical frameworks of rural sociology to develop a methodology that assists users in determining an action-oriented strategy for area-based rural development. The acronym refers to it IMAGO Integrated Methodology for Actionable area development. This methodology should local actors, with different policy actors, allow to come to concrete actions ...
A stochastic and dynamic risk assessment methodology for mould growth and wood rot on timber frame constructions. KU Leuven
Due to the increasingly stringent energy efficiency requirements, timber frame constructions (often as low-energy or passive houses) can be found all over Europe. Though, the circumstances (indoor/outdoor boundary conditions, composition of the wall,…) in which the constructions are used often differ. This can lead to a different hygrothermal behaviour and increase the risk on early failing by mould growth and wood rot, especially with the ...
Towards sustainable consumption respecting planetary boundaries: improving the methodology and visualization of life cycle assessments for an informed food choice KU Leuven
Our consumption patterns demand great resource use while at the same time generating a lot of emissions and waste. As such, human activities are continuously putting pressure on our environment. The planetary boundaries (PB) framework has shown that we are reaching – and even trespassing – some of the ecological limits our planet can bear. A shift towards more sustainable production and consumption is critical, more than ever. The present ...
Archaeological heritage in the North Sea. Development of an efficient assessment methodology and approach towards a sustainable management policy and legal framework in Belgium. Ghent University
The project is aimed towards (1) the development of a reliable survey methodology to allow cost-effective evaluation of the archaeological potential of marine areas under development, and (2) the development of a sustainable management policy and implementation of a legal framework related to underwater cultural heritage in Belgium.
MIRAD - An integrated Methodology to bring Intelligent Robotic Assistive Devices to the user. KU Leuven
MIRAD-An Integrated Methodology to bring Intelligent Robotic Assistive devices to the user "MIRAD" Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Methodology and design of a low-power 100G througput multi-channel opto-electronic modulator driver array Ghent University
As the capacity demands for telecommunications continue to grow exponentially, the energy consumption of the network increases super-linearly with capacity. New technologies are under development, but no good design methodology exists to solve the multidisciplinary challenges. Such a new methodology will be conceived, and applied to the design of arrayed electro-optical devices that can handle multiple 10 or 25Gbit/s channels.