Projects
Application for a versatile particle size and surface charge analyzer KU Leuven
Direct trapped charge dating of Quaternary sediments and rock surfaces: testing a fundamentally new approach using infrared photoluminescence from feldspar Ghent University
Luminescence dating of quartz and K-feldspar is now widely used for establishing sediment deposition chronologies in a wide range of Quaternary research. The method is also increasingly applied in exposure and burial dating of rock surfaces. Recently, a fundamentally new signal from feldspar has been discovered: infrared photoluminescence (IRPL). IRPL directly taps the dosimetric information recorded by the minerals (the trapped electrons). ...
Aluminium Oxide as Negatively Charged Surface Passivation for Industrial Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells KU Leuven
Effects of climate change and land use change on the near surface wind characteristics in Belgium, using two downscaling approaches. KU Leuven
Adapting Figuig Oasis to Climate Change through combined management of surface and groundwater Ghent University
Rural areas in Morocco are facing strong negative effects from climate change. The Figuig Oasis is one of the most affected areas. Figuig is a very ancient city composed of seven Ksour (historic castles) and date palm tree plantations, characterized by on original cultural heritage based on solidarity and social cohesion, allowing for a rational use of natural resources so far. The area is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Figuig ...
Modelling and assessing surface change impacts on Belgian and Western European climate (MASC). University of Antwerp
Nanoscale testing of polishing-induced surface changes in metals KU Leuven
Mechanical polishing is commonly used for both surface finishing and metallographic sample preparation for a broad range of materials. In metals, however, polishing leads to the formation of a modified surface layer due to plastic deformation, which also induces subsurface residual stress. This has an impact on many material properties and on characterization techniques that rely on surface measurements. In this FWO-funded project, the Ph.D. ...
Will the Congo basin forest hit a tipping point? Estimating the risk of large-scale changes of the Congo Basin forests based on data assimilation in a Land Surface Model Ghent University
The Congo Basin hosts the second largest expanse of tropical rainforests in the world. As such, it plays a critical role in our changing Earth System. Yet, there is a striking discrepancy between the paramount importance of Congo Basin forests on the one hand and their scientific coverage on the other. This explains why the scientific community has not developed, as of today, reliable modelling tools capable of projecting the impact of future ...
The global response of surface air temperature to vegetation changes and its underlying biophysical mechanism Ghent University
Global warming and the rise of carbon dioxide have a profound impact on global vegetation. Recently, a large number of documents have proven that the vegetation in the world is greening.
At the same time, changes in vegetation will also have an impact on the surface temperature, such as absorbing carbon dioxide, and radiation. This greening of the Earth will virtually increase the carbon sequestration, potentially considered as the key ...