Projects
Virtual Matter: Metamaterialisations of computational processes AP Hogeschool Antwerpen
TRACESpace: Multiphysics challenges in the Study of the Sun-Earth Connection KU Leuven
Microfluorimetric and biochemical study of the membrane organization of oligodendrocytes when subjected to cholesterol modulation factors Hasselt University
Evolution of flavour-, structure- and colour-related aspects in Brussels sprouts and leek: an integrated food chain approach KU Leuven
The overall research objective of current PhD project is to gain insight in a nd to quantify the evolution of flavour-related quality characteristics of selected vegetables (i.e. Brussèls sprouts and leek) as determined by food (micro)structure throughout the different steps of the process chain in an integrated way: from raw material, over pretreatment, processing and storage to food product regeneration. To be able to achieve this general ...
Geometric, Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Transition Metal Doped Silicon Clusters, and Development of a Magnetic Deflection Setup KU Leuven
The aim of the work presented in this thesis is to provide deeper understanding on the geometric, electronic, and magnetic properties of gas phase clusters as a function of size and composition using a combination of the spectroscopic techniques and density functional theory (DFT) calculations. The thesis is divided into four parts. A review of recent research on the structural identification of doped silicon clusters is given in Part I. In ...
Models and simulations of polymers at various scales KU Leuven
Rotational blobs
We have studied the properties of a linear polymer performing a stationary rotational motion around a long, impenetrable rod - using both blob theory and
computer simulations. The polymer was forced into rotation by attaching one of its ends to the rod, and imposing a fixed torque on this end. We then studied the response of the polymer as a whole, using torsional blobs. Within such a blob, the polymer obeys the ...
Students' use of vector calculus in electrodynamics KU Leuven
Using mathematical concepts and techniques to describe natural phenomena is a challenging but important task in all branches of physics. Although typically well trained in rote mathematical calculation, students often lack an understanding of the mathematical concepts and fail to correctly apply these in a physics context. Student difficulties related to such issues are particularly apparent in an intermediate electrodynamics course that ...
Long‐term functional re‐myelination and neuroprotection via a multi‐modal biomaterial system studied in vivo in a mouse model of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). University of Antwerp
On the Interplay among Psychosocial, Biological, and Medical Factors in Different Populations: Charting Developmental Interdependencies and Trajectories from Childhood through Emerging Adulthood KU Leuven
The long-term purpose of the research program is to expand our understanding of the various processes linking psychosocial functioning to several physical and medical parameters from childhood through emerging adulthood in different community and clinical populations. Such a developmental focus on the interface between normative psychosocial issues and physical or medical outcomes is of critical importance in understanding why certain ...