Projects
3D micro-extrusion of dense Cu-alloys and SiC structures KU Leuven
3D printing is gaining momentum in all areas of materials research due to the ability to create three-dimensional parts directly from CAD designs through adding materials layer by layer, producing near-net-shape complex geometries that would not be possible with subtractive manufacturing. Other benefits of 3D printing include mass customization, waste minimization, as well as fast prototyping. The use of 3D printing to fabricate heat transfer ...
HIgh PERformance COmposite based on aluminium KU Leuven
The HIPERCO project will focus on the development of an innovative silicon carbide/aluminium nanocomposite powder for additive manufacturing (AM) and its upscaling by the preparation of its mass production with intermediate products coming from industrial partners of the project. The project will address the optimization of the additive manufacturing process for the particular case of the nano-composite powder demonstrated. In addition the ...
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 ...
Active ultra-flexible, high-density electrode arrays for chronic deep brain neural interfacing KU Leuven
Neurologic disorders and brain diseases are becoming the number one global health burden. Together with an increasing mortality rate, the cost and pressure on the healthcare system is growing annually. Action must be taken now to limit the number of neurological disease cases in the future. That is why there is such a strong motivation in neuroscience to find cures and patient-specific treatments for nervous system-related diseases and to get ...
Technology and building blocks for wide bandgap based power converters KU Leuven
Continous evolution in the powerelectronics domain enables smaller, more efficient and reliable powermanagement systems. To continue this evolution alternatives for the current silicon (Si) based power transistors have to be found. Promising alternatives are found in the wide bandgap (WBG) materials, with galliumnitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) as most well known, mature, variants. Their use leads to smaller and more efficient, and ...
Synthesis of highly functionalized polymeric nanoparticles by means of atmospheric and low pressure plasma polymerization Ghent University
This innovative project intends to explore non-thermal plasma polymerization as a single-step, eco-friendly technology to synthesize densely-functionalized polymeric nanoparticles (PNPs) The formation of silicon, silicon carbide, metal and metal oxide nanoparticles in non-thermal plasmas has already been widely explored However, PNP synthesis by means of plasma polymerization of any organic precursor has only been rarely studied, and never ...
Light-matter interactions mediated by nanoscale confinement in plasmonic resonators. KU Leuven
In this project, I will develop and investigate plasmonic and photonic resonators for optically detected magnetic resonance (ODMR) with nanometer spatial resolution enabled by paramagnetic spin defect centers in diamond and silicon carbide. These centers act as unique atom-size magnetic field sensors that can be optically addressed and can operate at room temperature and ambient pressure. The aim is to enhance the light-matter interactions at ...
Next-Generation Isolated Power Converter for Electrical Systems KU Leuven
As an important global measure to combat climate change, carbon neutrality puts forward more stringent efficiency and reliability requirements for electrical systems.In this context, in-depth research into next-generation isolated power converters becomes key to provide superior solutions for electrical systems. For the next generation of isolated power converters, addressing efficiency issues is key through the adoption of advanced topology, ...
Innovative ASIC Gate Driver for Power Semiconductors using SiC KU Leuven
This Ph.D. research project aims to develop an innovative ASIC gate driver tailored for power semiconductors utilizing Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology in automotive applications. SiC power devices offer notable advantages in terms of efficiency, power density, and temperature capability, making them highly desirable for automotive systems. The research encompasses a comprehensive analysis of SiC device characteristics, gate drive ...