Projects
Phase field modelling of intermetallic phases in solder joints KU Leuven
Solder joint integrity is determined by the mechanical properties of the intermetallic phases (IMC), which forms during soldering. It is essential to model and predict the IMC phase formation and growth kinetics in a solder joint. Existing microstructural modelling involves complex meshing and needs tracking of every interface. In this PhD work, an algorithm based on phase field model is developed which includes the diffusion interaction of ...
Phase field modelling of the microstructure originated during redox reactions in metal-metal oxide systems Ghent University
The redox reactions in a metal-metaloxide system are modelled with a phase field model, which incorporates diffusion, thermodynamics and electrochemical reactions. The required input variables are obtained by coupling the model to 2 thermodynamic databases and by execution of specific experiments to determine these parameters. Experiments are also used to verify the predictive nature of the model.
Phase field modelling of grain orientation dependent corrosion Ghent University
Corrosion affects metals’ durability and has economic consequences. To increase metals’ sustainability, thorough knowledge and fundamental understanding of corrosion is crucial. The macroscopic behaviour of a material is often determined by the structure of the material on microscopic level (the microstructure). This microstructure is determined by the processing parameters. Modelling is the mathematical description of a certain phenomenon. ...
Phase-field modeling of morphology evolution during phase transitions inorganic nanomaterials. KU Leuven
Multi-scale modeling of reactions at solid-liquid interfaces and their effect on dynamic wetting and phase morphology KU Leuven
A tensor network perspective on the relation between topological and conformal field theory Ghent University
Phases of matter are a familiar concept to most, and everyone understands that if you heat up a piece of ice it will turn to liquid water and eventually to steam. It is therefore surprising that it took physicists until well into the 20th century to write down theories to systematically treat these phenomena. It turns out that the concept of phases and phase transitions are intemately linked to the symmetry and symmetry breaking of a system. ...
Brittle tectonics in the Lufilian fold-and-thrust belt and its foreland. An insight into the stress field record in relation to moving plates (Katanga, DRC) KU Leuven
The development of an anthropomorphic phantom for the validation of dark field lung imaging KU Leuven
Lung imaging is the most promising application of dark field phase contrast imaging. In practice, however, there is not yet system available for routine use in a hospital. Most tests are performed at large synchrotron facilities. A lot of investigations are into the design of systems for a (normal size) hospital. The company Agfa will install a new type of system in our hospital. It will be investigated whether the system offers any benefit ...