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Eric Deleersnijder is a Lecturer at the Université catholique de Louvain, affiliated with the Louvain Polytechnic School (EPL) and the Institute of Mechanics, Materials and Civil Engineering (iMMC). He conducts research within the Applied Mechanics and Mathematics (MEMA) unit of iMMC and collaborates with the Earth and Life Institute (ELI). His teaching responsibilities include courses such as General Mechanics, Marine Hydrodynamics, Fundamentals of Geographic and Environmental Modelling, Mathematical Ecology, Fluid Mechanics II, and Physics of Fluids.
Deleersnijder's research focuses on hydrodynamic modeling, coastal and estuarine dynamics, and numerical methods for environmental systems. Key areas include: multi-scale ocean modeling, water renewal timescales, sediment transport, and contaminant dispersion in aquatic systems. His work emphasizes practical applications in ecosystems like the Scheldt Estuary, Nador Lagoon (Morocco), and Meuse River, alongside theoretical advances in finite volume/discontinuous Galerkin methods.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on:
- Development of advanced numerical schemes (IMEX Runge-Kutta, DG-FEM) for 3D hydrodynamic systems
- Environmental risk modeling of radionuclide dispersion in river networks
- Hydrodynamic diagnostics (water age, residence time) for coastal management
- Transdisciplinary applications from Titan's subsurface oceans to North African lagoons
He actively collaborates on continental-scale hydrological projects (e.g., Scheldt and Meuse river systems) and leads developments in the SLIM (Second-generation Louvain-la-Neuve Ice-ocean Model) platform. His team addresses climate impacts on water renewal and sediment dynamics through high-performance computing approaches.
