معرفی
Hannelore Derluyn is a CNRS Research Fellow at the Laboratory of Complex Fluids and their Reservoirs (LFCR) within the University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour. Her research focuses on geomechanics of porous media, particularly salt crystallization-induced damage mechanisms in rocks. She received her doctorate from ETH Zurich (2012) and Master's from KU Leuven (2006), with previous positions at Ghent University and ETH Zurich.
Research Focus
Derluyn's work bridges experimental and computational approaches to understand crystallization damage in porous materials. Using advanced techniques like X-ray tomography, she studies how environmental factors (temperature, humidity, salt concentration) trigger rock degradation. Her research has applications in heritage conservation, CO₂ storage, and geothermal energy. The ERC-funded PRD-Trigger project aims to establish predictive models for salt-induced damage at the pore-network level.
Awards and Recognition
- ERC Starting Grant (2019) for pioneering work on precipitation-triggered rock dynamics
- ETH Zurich Medal (2013) for outstanding doctoral thesis
- FWO Research Grant and Fellowship (2013-2016) from Research Foundation Flanders
- Best Reviewer Award from Materials and Structures (2015)
Research Infrastructure
At LFCR, Derluyn utilizes synchrotron X-ray microtomography and neutron radiography for in-situ observation of crystallization processes. Her work involves collaborations with European institutes including EMPA Dübendorf and KU Leuven, focusing on multi-scale analysis of geomaterial behavior under environmental stress.
