Projects
In-situ study of the crystallization dynamics of organic materials with harmonic light scattering. KU Leuven
We propose to study the crystallization dynamics of organic materials using harmonic light scattering. Harmonic light scattering is a combination of second-harmonic and third-harmonic light scattering, two nonlinear optical processes, that yield information on growth and symmetry of all intermediates during the crystallization process. Currently, no other accessible techniques are available to obtain this type of in-situ information. A first ...
Studying self-assembly of cellulose nanocrystals with harmonic light scattering KU Leuven
The aim of this project is to study the self-assembly and phase behavior of liquid crystalline cellulose mesophases with advanced light scattering techniques. These techniques use harmonic light scattering, whereby very intense laser light generates so-called harmonics. For example, laser light of 900 nm will generate new wavelengths at 450 nm (second harmonic) and 300 nm (third harmonic). These harmonics enable us to characterize the local ...
Elastic light scattering for low cost and non-destructive clinical pathogens identification Ghent University
Development of an advanced harmonic light scattering platform for the study of self-assembly processes KU Leuven
Deciphering defects in Metal-Organic Framework nanocrystals using electron diffuse scattering analyses. University of Antwerp
Elastic light scattering for low cost and non-destructive clinical pathogens identification Ghent University
General purpose
The overall goal of the Project is to
1. to provide insights and knowledge about the influence of food media (defined as all mass communication about food and food with the exception of traditional advertising campaigns and / or information and health campaigns) on food consumption in Flanders;
2. to establish an independent nutritional knowledge and communication platform on which evidence-based ...
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 ...
Study of nucleation and crystal growth of pharmaceuticals by X-ray and harmonic light scattering Ghent University
In this project we will study the crystallization process of pharmaceutical compounds using state-ofthe-
art nonlinear optical scattering techniques, combined with more traditional linear scattering and
x-ray scattering techniques. The proposed techniques provide complementary information about
different stages of the process, from aggregation and nucleation to subsequent growth. This opens a
window into the ...