Projects
Sensitive probing of surface charging processes based on the electrokinetics of single colloidal particles Ghent University
The Center for Nano- and Biophotonics sets up research lines in the area of nanoparticles, microlaser technology and optical switches, biosensors, bio-spectroscopy, scanning of biomaterials, electro-optical particle manipulation and active nanophotonic implants.
Objectives
A. Fundamental research on charging mechanisms in nonpolar colloidal suspensions
In nonpolar liquids such as oil, colloidal particles carry almost no ...
Kinetic-hybrid methods for uncertainty quantification and robust divertor design for fusion energy reactors KU Leuven
Simulation of systems of interacting particles is ubiquitous in science and engineering, but still poses significant computational challenges. In this project, we will study systems of this type that are modeled via Boltzmann-type kinetic equations that describe the evolution of a distribution of particles in position-velocity phase space as a sequence of free flights and collisions. In high-collisional regimes, simulating processes becomes ...
3D quantification of the morphology of metal nanoparticles and connection with optical properties. University of Antwerp
Micro-macro acceleration and multilevel Monte Carlo methods for kinetic equations KU Leuven
Since the 1960's people have made regular claims to the effect of: "A working nuclear fusion reactor is 20 years away!" This persistent underestimaton of the challenges in the way of building a working fusion reactor can be explained by the following dichotomy between theory and practice: On the one hand, the physical reaction is, in principle, quite simple, i.e., heat hydrogen gas to the point where it ionizes and the ions collide with ...
Computational fluid dynamics study of granular flows KU Leuven
Despite the many advantages of microchemical systems, their increased surface-to-volume ratio leads to difficulties in the handling of solid laden flows. This is especially problematic when solid particles are formed as a by-product of a chemical reaction. In these cases, the amount of solid by-product gradually increases along the axial extent of the microreactor, eventually leading to clogging of the microreactor channels. Specifically, ...
Sensitivity-based uncertainty quantification for partially stochastic plasma edge simulations of nuclear fusion devices. KU Leuven
Sensitivity-based uncertainty quantification for coupled finite-volume – Monte Carlo plasma edge simulations of nuclear fusion devices. KU Leuven
Insight in protein (micro)structural organisation and consequences for macronutrient in vitro digestion kinetics of plant-based beverages KU Leuven
Plant-based beverages are basically emulsified systems containing macronutrients such as proteins, lipids, and/or carbohydrates and can be consumed by people following any type of diet (e.g. vegans, vegetarians, flexitarians, or lactose-free diets). These products are commercialised as (i) ready-to-drink beverages or (ii) in the form of protein-rich powders that can be dispersed in water before consumption. Therefore, they can be quickly and ...