Projects
SBO Project: Scalable Bulk Acoustic Wave Solutions to Separate Micro- and Nanoparticles in Flow (AWESOME) Vrije Universiteit Brussel
fast growing research field addressing challenges in different fields such
as biology, medicine, chemistry, engineering, and physics. In particular,
acoustofluidic separation of microparticles in fluids has proven to be a
powerful tool due to the label-free, biocompatible, and contact-free
nature of the technology. Although this ...
Scalable Bulk Acoustic Wave Solutions to Separate Micro- and Nanoparticles in Flow (AWESOME) KU Leuven
The field of acoustofluidics (integration of acoustics in microfluidics) is a fast growing research field addressing challenges in different fields such as biology, medicine, chemistry, engineering, and physics. In particular, acoustofluidic separation of microparticles in fluids has proven to be a powerful tool due to the label-free, biocompatible, and contact-free nature of the technology.
Although this technology is widely supported, ...
RISK ANALYSIS OF HARMFUL BARK AND AMBROSIA BEETLES IN THE BELGIAN CONTEXT Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
This Scolibe project is gathering knowledge on two potentially harmful beetle subfamilies, the bark and ambrosia beetles Scolytinae and Platypodinae, in order to develop a reliable detection and control strategy. These beetles can be very damaging to forests, parks and nurseries, and they can travel from country to country under the bark via wood transport. The question here is which species ...
Mathematical exploration of contraction mechanisms in burn scars using uncertainty quantification. Hasselt University
Design and synthesis of organic semiconductors for near-infrared photodetection with bulk heterojunction organic cavity devices Hasselt University
Additively manufactured high strength aluminium components combining bulk and graded lattice structures to save weight or to dampen a landing. KU Leuven
Additively manufacturING (AM) has significantly increased the potetial of metal lattice structures (MLS). For structural applications, the first steps are being made to invesigate the use of AM MLS for weight reduction and for improving mechanical characteristics, e.g. stiffness, strength or energy absorption. This research aims at elaborating the technology to take it to the next level: a fundamental understanding of the features ...
A non-invasive topical scar treatment for deep burn victims Ghent University
Ghent University is developing an enzymatic topical treatment for excessive and functionally impairing scar formation resulting from deep burns. Our research team obtained first proof of concept data in vitro and in a validated ex-vivo burn model. The safety of the treatment was proven in a small scale study. We currently explore two enzymes that can be used as monotherapy or as combined treatment. This StarTT aims to obtain further ex-vivo ...
Cyber-physical security of the bulk electric energy supply system KU Leuven
Electric energy supply systems are transitioning towards strongly interlinked, smarter systems that heavily rely on information and communication systems. Security will be a critical requirement of these systems. Within this PhD, the cyber-physical security of the electric energy supply system and its embedded components will be evaluated. Next, the corresponding countermeasures to mitigate the identified security threats will be ...
Cyber-Physical Risk of the bulk Electric Energy Supply System (CYPRESS) KU Leuven
The energy transition leads to smarter electrical systems taking the form of cyber-physical systems in which power grids are strongly linked to a growing number of information and communication systems.
The project aims to develop new knowledge, methods and tools necessary to guarantee security of supply via the transport network, while taking into account the specific nature of cyber threats and integrating them into a coherent approach ...