The cement industry is responsible for more than 8% of the global CO2 emissions, making it one of the largest contributors to global warming. Two-thirds of these emissions are coming from unavoidable process gases caused by the calcination reaction of limestone (CaCO3). The remaining emissions are mainly coming from the combustion of fossil fuels.

It’s been already more than two years since I began my thesis, so it is time to give you an update on my work. A you may know (or may not know), I work on a 3D printed high performance aluminium alloy (Al7075 for intimates). In order to avoid having cracks everywhere in my samples, I add Zirconium to my metallic powder of Al7075.

Left-brain thinking tends to be analytical where superiority in maths and science can lead to successful careers in academic research. Right-brain thinking tends to be more intuitive and creative that, for example, reviews a broad range alternatives before deciding on a solution. Design tends towards right-brain thinking.

During this seminar, we will carry out a well known climate workshop: the "2tons" workshop. In 2.5 hours (13-15h30) and in teams, project yourself to 2050, discover the individual and collective levers of the transition to a low-carbon society, and identify the role you want to play in it! Registration mandatory - before the end of the week - because (i) you will need to perform a quick exercis

Thin film materials can be found in many application areas as they are essential for the development of microelectronic systems, solar cells, power devices, passivation coatings, etc. In order for these systems to perform their function while limiting their failure, two main types of properties must be studied: their mechanical and electrical properties.

In this seminar, I will review the main feature of the biomechanics of human muscles. I will further explain how we can compute the efficiency of representative locomotion tasks.

Industrial-scale simulations of fluidized bed reactors are currently performed using a Two-Fluid modeling approach, where both the gas and the particles are treated as inter-penetrating continua.

A numerical investigation Wind Farm Flow Control (WFFC) refers to the coordinated control of the turbines inside wind farms with the goal of influencing the flow in such a way that it improves the global performances of the wind power plant. Gaining improved flow awareness is consequently paramount to enhancing the overall effectiveness and robustness of WFFC.