Projects
Tailored nanoparticle arrays produced by the micellar technique for the study of proximity effect in hybrid systems of metallic, superconducting, magnetic and organic constituents Hasselt University
Topological insulators and their proximity effects with superconducting and magnetic materials KU Leuven
In condensed matter physics, major breakthroughs are realized with the discoveries of new states of matter. Recently, an entirely new state of matter has been predicted and observed in the so-called 2D and 3D topological insulators (TI) which are isolating in their interior but have metallic conducting surfaces with unique properties that are unknown in any other material. Beside their huge fundamental interest, these materials are considered ...
Deep Learning-based Pose Estimation for Spacecraft Rendezvous and Proximity Operations KU Leuven
Rendezvous and Proximity Operations such as satellite servicing, on-orbit assembly and space debris de-orbiting, have experienced a growing interest over the last few years. Even if those operations aim at different goals, they all require the knowledge of the relative pose, i.e. position and attitude, of a target satellite with respect to a servicer spacecraft. As the majority of targets are uncooperative, i.e. meaning that they were not ...
Graphene as a sensor for cluster-surface interactions: charge transfer, spin scattering, and proximity induced superconductivity KU Leuven
Quantum size effects dominate the electric and magnetic properties of few-atom clusters, resulting in strong size dependences and new phenomena, different from bulk behaviour. To exploit the full potential of these atomic size building blocks in functional nanostructured materials one needs to establish a connection between the clusters and the macroscopic world. We propose an innovative approach to interact with the clusters without ...
The effect of pelvic floor muscle training on bowel symptoms after low anterior resection for colorectal cancer KU Leuven
Colorectal cancer is a serious heath problem in industrialized countries. Worldwide it is the second most common cancer in women and the third in men. Approximately 35% of these tumors originated in the rectum. There are several treatment strategies for rectal cancer, depending on the location and the stage of the tumor. Since amny years, low anterior resection (LAR) of the rectum with total mesorectal excision (TME) is the gold standard for ...
Dose-response effect of computer-aided design foot orthoses on foot and lower limb biomechanics of patients with patellofemoral pain. KU Leuven
Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is very prevalent amongst the general population (23%) and even more in certain sport activities (up to 35% in elite cycling). The aetiology is thought to be a “complex interplay among various anatomical, biomechanical, psychological, social and behavioural influences”. A recent paper summarised the biomechanical factors that could lead to an elevated patellofemoral joint loading and supposedly to patellofemoral ...
The effect of pelvic floor muscle training on bowel symptoms after low anterior resection for rectal cancer. KU Leuven
Since several years, low anterior resection, with total mesorectal excision and preservation of the autonomic nerves of the pelvis has become the gold standard for rectal cancer surgery. However, this surgery affects bowel function in 60-90% of patients. These symptoms are referred to as the ‘low anterior resection syndrome’ and are associated with a large negative impact on quality of life. Currently, patients only receive some ...