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• Electrochemical kinetics
• Thermodynamics of aqueous solutions
• Electrode processes
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Annick Hubin is a Professor in the Department of Sustainable Materials Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Vrije Universiteit Brussel. She serves in additional leadership roles including R&D Central management and as Head of a Research Group. Her work focuses on electrochemical processes with applications in materials engineering, corrosion science, and sustainable technologies. Her research interests span electrochemical kinetics, thermodynamics of aqueous solutions, electrode processes, electroreduction of metals and alloys (plating, extraction, refining, recycling), and environmental electrochemistry. She specializes in investigating basic electrochemical reactions using techniques such as potentiometric titrations, voltammetry, chronoamperometry, chronopotentiometry, and impedance measurements. Her work also examines mass transport in electrochemical processes and the action of organic inhibitors for metal deposition or dissolution reactions. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on corrosion science, battery technologies, and electrochemical materials. There is a clear trend toward applying advanced characterization techniques and machine learning to solve complex problems in electrochemistry and materials science. Her research increasingly addresses sustainability challenges, particularly in battery technology and low-carbon solutions. Professor Hubin actively supervises doctoral students and participates in numerous research projects, demonstrating her commitment to mentoring the next generation of scientists and engineers. She has secured substantial research funding for projects spanning fundamental and applied research in materials engineering. She leads or participates in several significant research initiatives including DESTINY (Low-carbon solutions network), fundamental research on sulfide-based all-solid-state batteries, and projects focused on atmospheric corrosion prediction using machine learning. Her laboratory appears to specialize in electrochemical characterization and materials development for energy applications.

• Mechanobiology
• Biomechanics
• Microvascular mechanics
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Hans Van Oosterwyck serves as a full Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at KU Leuven's Faculty of Engineering Sciences. He leads the Prometheus-Mechanobiology subdivision and actively contributes to the iSi Health and LIMNI research institutes, driving interdisciplinary work at the engineering-biology interface. His research centers on cellular mechanobiology in vascular and musculoskeletal pathologies, with pioneering work in traction force microscopy and organ-on-chip systems . Key focus areas include cerebral cavernous malformations (CCM) and osteoarthritis, where he investigates how cellular forces and mechanosensitive channels drive disease progression through microfluidic models and computational biomechanics . Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals a dominant trend toward 3D force measurement techniques in disease modeling, particularly using degradable hydrogels for chondrocyte studies and vessel-on-chip platforms for CCM. Over 60% of recent work targets CCM pathomechanics, emphasizing Piezo/TRPV channels and cellular force dynamics. Prof. Van Oosterwyck directs multiple FWO-funded projects including "Cerebrale caverneuze misvormingen op een chip" (2023-2026) and "De relatie tussen osteoarthritis en krachten" (2023-2027). His team develops advanced tools like the Confocal BioAFM nano-opto-mechanical platform for multiscale biological analysis. He heads the Prometheus-Mechanobiology subdivision within KU Leuven's Biomechanics unit, leveraging collaborations through iSi Health for physics-based in silico health modeling and LIMNI for micro-nano technology integration. This ecosystem enables translational research from cellular mechanics to clinical applications.

Joris DegrooteView profile

Professor

• Fluid-Structure Interaction
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Nonlinear Dynamical Systems
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Joris Degroote is a Full Professor at Ghent University's Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, where he leads research in computational mechanics and multiphysics simulation. He obtained his MSc (2006) and PhD (2010) in Electromechanical Engineering from Ghent University, with research stays at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2007–2008) and Technische Universität München (2011). His research focuses on fluid-structure interaction (FSI) , computational fluid dynamics, surrogate modeling, and machine learning applications in engineering systems. Key areas include optimization under uncertainty, reduced-order modeling, and development of efficient numerical coupling techniques for complex multiphysics problems such as renewable energy systems, biomedical flows, and industrial processes. Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on high-fidelity simulations for aerospace applications (airborne wind energy, drone aerodynamics), biomedical engineering (aortic hemodynamics, cerebrospinal fluid dynamics), and advanced manufacturing (textile mechanics, tribology). Awards & Recognition: Post-doctoral Fellowship, Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) Affiliations: Core lab member of Flanders Make; serves on scientific and editorial boards of multiple journals and conferences. Leads the Sustainable Thermo-Fluid Energy Systems (STFES) and EEDT-MP research units.

Martin DiehlView profile

Lecturer

• Computational Materials Science
• Crystal Plasticity
• Multi-physics Modeling
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Martin Diehl is a lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering Sciences of KU Leuven , Belgium. He is affiliated with the Department of Materials Engineering and the Department of Computer Science . His research focuses on computational materials science, particularly crystal plasticity simulations and multiscale modeling of metallic microstructures.

Florian FepponView profile

Assistant Professor

• Topology Optimization
• Optimal Design
• Homogenization
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Florian Feppon is an Assistant Professor in the NUMA division of the Department of Computer Science at KU Leuven. His research spans topology optimization, optimal design, homogenization, multiscale modeling, uncertainty quantification, data assimilation, and asymptotic analysis of partial differential equations, with applications in 3D printing, heat exchangers, photonics, and microfluidic devices. He completed his PhD in 2019 at École polytechnique under Grégoire Allaire and Charles Dapogny, funded by Safran, and a Master’s thesis in 2016 at MIT with Pierre Lermusiaux. From 2020 to 2022, he was a Hermann-Weyl postdoctoral instructor at ETH Zürich. His research interests include developing algorithms for nonlinear constrained optimization, such as the Null Space Optimizer , and analyzing subwavelength resonances in acoustic metamaterials, fluid-structure interactions, and homogenization of porous media. Scientific awards : Prix Paul Caseau 2019 (EDF, Institut de France), ECCOMAS PhD award 2019, and SMAI-GAMNI thesis award 2021. Grants : FWO Junior Research Project (2024-2028) on topology optimization of large-scale systems under uncertainty. Students : Javier Bevia-Ripoll and Dries Toebat, working on topology optimization with local and global constraints. Software : Lead developer of the open-source Null Space Optimizer for constrained optimization.

• Materials and Structures for Sustainable Construction
• Hybrid Structures (Concrete/Timber/Steel)
• Multiscale-Multiphysics Modeling
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Lin Wan-Wendner is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering, KU Leuven, with a focus on materials and structures for sustainable construction. They are affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering Technology and lead research on hybrid structures combining concrete, timber, steel, and novel materials, as well as multiscale-multiphysics modeling of structural behavior and 3D concrete printing. Research Highlights : Sustainable structural design, hybrid material systems, computational modeling, and additive manufacturing in construction. Current Projects : Promotor for initiatives like HYBRE (demountable hybrid structures), 3D4WALL (3D-printed wall elements), and climate-resistant composite materials. Engagement : Committee member for steel-timber composites, editorial board member of Low-carbon Materials and Green Construction , and reviewer for journals including Engineering Structures and Structural Concrete . Recent publications emphasize chloride binding in geopolymers, recycled aggregate modeling, and machine learning applications for concrete durability. Their work bridges theoretical and applied research in structural engineering.

• Solid-State Batteries
• Electrochemistry
• Materials Science
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Mohamed El Marini is an active Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials and Chemistry at the Faculty of Engineering, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). His research focuses on advanced electrochemical systems and energy storage materials, particularly solid-state batteries and electrochemical interfaces. His primary research interests include: Solid electrolytes and electrode interfaces for all-solid-state batteries In situ electrochemical characterization using TEM (EC-TEM) Multiscale modeling of electrochemical processes Electrochemical nucleation and growth mechanisms Energy storage materials development His recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on combining experimental techniques like electron microscopy with computational modeling to understand fundamental processes in battery materials. Key trends include the investigation of solid-electrolyte interfaces, electrochemical-radiolysis coupling, and high-throughput electrochemical characterization methods. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the source materials. El Marini actively participates in doctoral scholarship programs and collaborates extensively within VUB's research ecosystem. His work involves significant interdisciplinary collaboration across materials science, chemistry, and engineering disciplines, particularly through VUB's research groups focused on sustainable materials engineering. While specific grant details aren't provided, his research output suggests involvement in projects related to next-generation battery technologies and electrochemical characterization methods. His research appears to be conducted within VUB's advanced materials characterization facilities, with particular emphasis on in situ electrochemical transmission electron microscopy (EC-TEM) capabilities and multiscale modeling infrastructure for studying solid-state battery interfaces.