Projects
Implementation of a cryogenic sample environment at the hard X-ray microprobe beamline P06 for synchrotron radiation based spectroscopy and imaging of biological samples on the nanoscopic scale. Ghent University
This project aims the realization of a unique cryogenic sample environment for the PETRA-III P06 microprobe to be used for synchrotron radiation based XRF micro/nano-spectroscopy and imaging on biological samples.
Flemish interuniversity project for structural studies of hard and soft matter with synchrotron radiation (ESRF-DUBBLE) Ghent University
Study of nanoscale structures in soft and hard condensed matter using SAXS (Small Angle X-ray Scattering) and study of the local environment of selected atoms in non-ordered condensed matter using SAFS (X-ray Absorption Fine Structure), both making use of synchrotron radiation (ESRF-DUBBLE, BM26).
Nanochemical Cellular Imaging using Synchrotron Radiation X-ray Spectroscopy Ghent University
This project aims the further development and applications of XRF nanotomgraphy and confocal nanoanalysis as 2D/3D quantitative methods for single-cell trace-level elemental imaging in biological model systems under cryogenic conditions. The application of the developed nannochemical imaging techniques will be demonstrated on Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs), which will contribute to the understanding on how neutrophils can defeat fungal ...
Flemisch inter univeristy project for structural studies on hard and soft materials with synchroton radiation (ESRF-DUBBLE). Hasselt University
Smart*Light: a ‘table-top synchrotron’ for materials science research, medical diagnostics and cultural heritage Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
ESRF and DUBBLE: Synchrotron X-rays for revealing the structure and function of molecules and materials. University of Antwerp
Analysis tools for biomedical and environmental applications: development and application of a multi-modal synchrotron based chemical imaging platform Ghent University
The goal of this research project is the development of novel analytical methods for nano-analysis of biomedical and environmental samples using synchrotron radiation (SR) based X-ray imaging methodologies. The envisaged applications comprise optimization of peritoneal carcinomatosis treatment (Prof dr W. Ceelen) and assessing the influence of deep-sea mining on the marine eco-system (Prof dr A. Van Reusel). X-ray based methodologies such as ...
Development of laboratory and synchrotron based XRF-CT techniques for non-destructive 3D microanalysis in Earth and Planetary science Ghent University
In many scientific fields there is a need to three-dimensionally analyse unique and precious samples in a non-destructive way. X-ray based 3D analysis techniques are well-suited to resolve this challenge.
The development of the HERAKLES 3D X-ray scanner at Ghent University created a unique scientific instrument incorporating three complementary methodologies being microscopic X-ray computed tomography (U+03BCCT), X-ray fluorescence ...
Vibrational and electronic properties of superconducting films and nanoparticles investigated by advanced synchrotron and theoretical methods. KU Leuven
Superconductivity is one of the most intriguing phenomena in solid state physics. It is characterized by the condensation of electrons into Cooper pairs, i.e. below a particular critical temperature there is an effective attractive interaction between electrons, and in bulk materials this manifests itself in (i) the disappearance of electrical resistance and (ii) the expulsion of an external magnetic field. This attractive interaction between ...