Projects
Low-noise silicon CMOS compatible thin-film photodiode-based image sensor KU Leuven
There has been considerable progress over the past few years in the field of short-wave infrared (SWIR) (1-3 μm) imaging technology. Many applications can benefit from SWIR imaging. For example, the detection of various chemicals is possible due to their distinct spectral properties in SWIR. Moreover, SWIR imaging is very useful for tissue analysis. In addition, SWIR light scatters less in the atmosphere thanks to its long wavelength which ...
Multifunctional nanoparticle-hydrogel composites for tissue engineering KU Leuven
In living tissues, cellular organization and functions are controlled by dynamically changing extracellular matrices (ECMs). Multifunctional and multiscale, ECMs present physico-chemical cues that stimulate the cellular functions through mechanical and biochemical interactions. Moreover, changes in matrix mechanical properties have been linked to cellular inflammation and disease, although it is unclear whether these changes are causative or ...
GENERAL ASPECTS ABOUT STOCHASTIC THERMODYNAMICS: STOCHASTIC IMPEDANCE AND THERMODYNAMICS OF BROWNIAN PARTICLES. Hasselt University
Patterning of organic semiconductor by photolithography for super resolution OLED displays with multi sensor integration KU Leuven
The purpose of this PhD is to research fundamental processes of degradation of organic semiconductors as a result of lithographic patterning of devices such OLEDs, organic photodetectors (OPDs), and quantum-dot photodetectors (QDPDs). Device dimensions of 2 to 5 microns are considered. The killer impurities that are introduced by the patterning process will be identified, and strategies will be invented to avoid them. The systematic ...
Specialized HR TEM experiments. University of Antwerp
Fundamentals of perovskite light-emitting devices pumped to high injection levels and lasing KU Leuven
The device physics of perovskite light-emitting diodes is far from established in the current state of the art. There are gaps in the understanding and the description of fundamental processes in the semiconductors themselves (like carrier lifetime, traps, charge transport, role of mobile ions), in particular also because there are many classes of perovskite semiconductors, and each have their own particularities (e.g. mixed organic/inorganic ...
An in situ investigation of the surface chemistry during the nucleation and growth of cobalt and nickel using atomic layer deposition Ghent University
This proposal aims to provide a thorough understanding of the surface chemistry and physics during atomic layer deposition (ALD) of cobalt and nickel for applications in microelectronics and catalysis. In microelectronics, ALD of high quality, continuous metallic films is required, and preferably only on specific parts of the substrate, so-called area-selective ALD. As for catalysis, deposition of metal or bimetallic nanoparticles with ...
Ultrasonic Microreactors for the Synthesis of Functional Polymeric Particles KU Leuven
Microreaction technology provides new avenues for efficient and sustainable manufacturing of chemicals. The application of microfluidic techniques to generate droplets or emulsions for subsequent functionalization is gaining interest. The traditional microfluidic techniques suffer from constraints for the generation of nano-scale droplets. Ultrasonic microreactors can address these constraints and generate nano-scale droplets. However, their ...