Projects
Numerical methods for the simulation of a kinetic multiscale model for tumor growth. KU Leuven
Multiscale phenomena play an important role in our current society. In biological contexts, we can model cellular motion and more specific, we can model the evolution of tumors. In a similar way, the behavior of people can be modeled, which is useful within the context of evacuations. Those multiscale systems are characterized by the fact that they contain both slow and fast evolving elements. Simulating those systems over a long time in an ...
Addressing water stress in banana-based cropping systems: evaluating the applicability of the AquaCrop computer simulation model for banana plantations KU Leuven
Bananas (Musa spp.) is one of the most produced crop worldwide and the world’s most popular fruit. Water is often considered the largest abiotic threat to production. The impact of water stress on production can be simulated through well calibrated computer crop models to aid in plantation management. Currently, a widely applicable, accurate and functional computer crop model for simulating banana production and underlying soil water balances ...
Model order reduction methods for efficient full scale selective laser melting simulation KU Leuven
This PhD aims to provide novel solutions to simulate the 3D printing process for selective laser melting. As these 3D printing methods have gained broader acceptance within industry, improved process control is of paramount importance. Advanced numerical simulation tools have the potential to provide strongly improved insight in the printing process, especially when it comes to the propagation of deformation defects from a local to a full ...
Substructuring-Based Parametric Model Order Reduction Strategies for Efficient Structural Dynamic Simulation of Mechanical System Assemblies KU Leuven
With the continuous advancement of mechanical system assemblies, including vehicles, aircraft and machines, the emphasis on lightweight design for ecological and economic considerations and the utilization of multi-material combinations have become increasingly prevalent. Joints play an important role in ensuring the performance of these structures, effectively connecting the lightweight and multi-material components. Moreover, the pursuit of ...
Novel focused transport simulation model of solar energetic particle events in the inner heliosphere KU Leuven
Space weather events are having a growing impact on today’s modern society, which is heavily reliant on nanotechnology and satellites for communication and GPS. Furthermore, manned space research is moving back into focus, both near the Earth and for exploration journeys further away. Solar energetic particles (SEPs) pose a threat to satellites as well as astronauts in space and passengers on high-altitude flights. There is thus an increasing ...
Development of an optimized multiscale model for the simulation of metalworking processes. KU Leuven
Development of an integrated simulation model for the assessment of human exposure to specific environmental contaminants Ghent University
the aim of the research project is to: 1. develop an integrated simulation model to assess for the Flemish population the exposure to environmental contaminats through various exposure pathways (inhalation of air, ingestion of soil/house dust, ingestion of food, non-environmental realted pathways. 2. evaluate the model on the basis of a specific case study (cadmium, dioxins or PCBs).
Numerical simulation of expanding swirling flows with a hybrid RANS/LES turbulence model Ghent University
Vortex precession and vortex breakdown in swirling abruptly expanding jets are simulated with a hybrid RANS-LES turbulence model. In the core of the flow, coarse grid LES is used with an e-model as subgrid model (1 dynamic euation). In wall vicinity, the same model is used as RANS model with a mixed low Reynolds number and wall function description.