Technical Papers and Presentations

Efficient mixing and pumping of liquids at the microscale is a technology that is still to be optimized. The combination of an AC electric field with a small temperature gradient leads to a strong electrothermal flow that can be used for multiple purposes. Combining simulations and ... Read More

Clayey soils and rocks are often used to secure contaminants, dissolved in the interstitial water, or fluids immiscible with water, because of their hydraulic properties (very low permeability and high water retention capabilities, see e.g. McCartney et al., 2016). However, their hydro ... Read More

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAAs) are balloonings of the descending aorta. Surgical intervention only occurs when the aneurysm growth exceeds a certain threshold, which is slightly different between men and women. Early-stage patients are often asymptomatic, and there is no prediction ... Read More

As the demand for lightweight fibrous insulation materials in aerospace [1] and automotive [2] applications increases due to their benefits in reducing carbon footprints and costs [3], accurate prediction of thermal properties becomes crucial, particularly before production. The thermal ... Read More

Ultrasonic nondestructive testing (NDT) is extensively used in fields like medicine, oil and gas, and aerospace to inspect materials without causing damage. However, developing experimental setups and prototypes can be costly and time-consuming. This study employs advanced computational ... Read More

Freeze-drying is a widespread technology particularly suitable for heat-sensitive materials such as pharmaceuticals that could be damaged by the high temperature required by traditional drying treatments. A freeze-dryer is composed of two chambers: drying chamber and condenser, connected ... Read More

For the purpose of investigation the inertial behaviour of the crystalline lens, the COMSOL Multiphysics® software was used to create a 2D multi-physics model of the porcine eye globe, by using the Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI). The geometry of the porcine eye model was adapted from ... Read More

In regular biosensors, the detected bacteria have to be in drawn towards the sensing area. To increase the sensitivity of the biosensors, bacteria should be drawn towards the sensing area, which can be achieved by dielectrophoresis (DEP). DEP is a mechanism which is used to move ... Read More

Accurate, real-time measurement of arterial oxygen partial pressure (PaO₂) is essential for managing respiratory diseases and critical care conditions. Traditional arterial blood sampling for PaO₂ is invasive, painful, and provides intermittent snapshots rather than continuous ... Read More

Piezoelectric materials are substances that can convert mechanical energy into electrical energy and vice versa. This is called the piezoelectric effect. When a piezoelectric material is squeezed or stretched, it creates an electric charge. This is because the material's atoms are ... Read More