Projects
Multi Scale Simulation Techniques for Metal Forming KU Leuven
This project aims at a breaktrough in modeling of AHSS. These steels are increasingly being used within the automotive industry but have a challenging forming behavior. An extremely fast crystal plasticity code will be used to derive macroscopically observable anisotropic plastic properties from complex 3D artificial multi-phase microstructures. this will be directly coupled to efficient Multi-Scale code, leading to numerically very efficient ...
Managing complex assembly lines: simultaneously solving line balancing and materials supply problems Ghent University
We study the integration of line balancing and materials supply to assembly lines, two problems that traditionally have been dealt with separately. An integrated approach will lead to a better optimization of workload and material handling costs, especially for complex mixed-model assembly lines. We follow a stepwise methodology, first considering both sub-problems and then advancing towards a holistic model.
Towards disposable diagnostic sensors for small molecules based on Molecularly Imprinted Polymers using the Heat Transfer Method Hasselt University
Integrated Material Modelling for Abrasian Resistant Steels Ghent University
The IMMARS project objective is to develop an enhanced numerical model to link the surface state (i.e. topography, composition and structure), the level of residual stresses at the surface and the microstructure to the abrasian resistance, by
- Lab-scale (open three body impact abrasion) and full-scale (cultivator tine rig) testing to measure abrasion resistance for different microstructural and operational conditions;
Effective and stable international climate accords. KU Leuven
The objective of this thesis is to identify the fundamental drivers of welfare effectiveness and game theoretic stability of International Environmental Agreements (IEAs), while focusing in particular on heterogeneity of regions; and analyzing the distributional effects of different climate change damage channels and mitigation policies. In the first phase we apply an analytical model combined with numerical simulation experiments in order to ...
AE-FracMasS: advanced Acoustic Emission analysis for Fracture mode identification in Masonry Structures KU Leuven
Detecting the initiation and growth of damage and the identification of the dominant damage mechanism within a structural component is of paramount engineering importance as it allows to effectively (re-) design or reinforce the structure to withstand the observed failure mode. The behavior of masonry under compression is particularly complex as its structural response is related to the relative mechanical properties of the bricks/blocks, the ...
Sustainability of Residential Buildings: Parametric Modelling and Data Visualisation for Early Design Stage KU Leuven
Buildings are well known as one of the major contributors to climate change and other environmental impacts. As design decision made in an early design stage largely influence life cycle environmental loads and financial cost, architects play an essential role in this context. However, due to time constraints and lack of expert’s support, architects take important decisions mainly based on their intuition especially regarding the ...
Model-based monitoring of recovery and cure for improved mastitis management in dairy cows KU Leuven
With an annual production value of 639 million euros, dairy production is the fourth most important agricultural sector of Flanders. About 18% of all farms have dairy cows, summing up to a total of more than 300 000 animals. The modern dairy sector is characterized by strong specialization and scale enlargement, in which technology plays a prominent role. This technology supports the management on farm, and secures that despite the large herd ...
Integrated energy and greenhouse gas control for the treatment of highly concentrated wastewater Ghent University
This doctoral research project is focused on optimizing the energy balance and at the same time controlling greenhouse gas emissions during the treatment of wastewaters with high ammonium concentration.
Three levels of research are distinguished:
- Application of innovative nitrogen removal processes
- Heat recovery from the biological reactors
- Minimization of N2O emissions