Stephane Lucas

Stephane Lucas is a Professor at the University of Namur, affiliated with the Namur Institute of Structured Matter. He holds a Doctor of Science from the University of Namur (1991) and specializes in materials science, nanoparticles, and coating technologies. His research focuses on corrosion mechanisms, nuclear materials, and advanced manufacturing processes.

Education:

• Doctor of Science, University of Namur, 1991 (Thesis: 'Implantation of Nitrogen in Aluminium')

Research Interests: His work spans nanomaterials, coatings for extreme environments, and computational modeling in materials science. Recent studies include oxygen-driven de-alloying in steels and FDTD modeling of plasmonic systems.

Grants & Projects:

• Principal Investigator (PI) in 16 active projects (2022–2028), including 'IITP: Innovative Industrial Target Preparation' and 'CATHOPLASM: Plasma Treatment for Li-ion Batteries.'

Awards: Not explicitly listed in profile.

Labs/Teams: Active in Namur Nanosafety Center and Namur Research Institute for Life Sciences, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and innovation.