In this talk, I will present numerical results for turbulent convection in a pool that contains liquid water in the lower part and air in the upper one. The bottom wall is uniformly heated and natural convection is established in both phases, accompanied by water evaporation across the free surface of the water.

The primary goal of this PhD thesis has been to identify countries where land and water constraints could prompt the import of hydrogen or its derived carriers instead of relying on domestic production based on inland renewable resources.

In computational fluid dynamics, low Mach number flows present an  important yet difficult task. These flows live on the border between two  completely different worlds - compressible and incompressible - thus  presenting considerable challenges for numerical methods.

“Form follows function” reflects an established principle in biology, which states that the structure of biological tissues and organs is closely linked to their in vivo functioning.

The imperative of reliability of biomedical implants is crucial to ensure their long-term functionality, thereby reducing the need for additional, sometimes invasive, surgical interventions. In this context, growing rods used to correct scoliosis in growing children face challenges related to a high fatigue failure rate.

Metal stents to treat arterial diseases of older humans are routinely designed and developed using young disease-free animals. Such animal models are used despite the significant declines of tissue regeneration, cell proliferation, and inflammation in aged humans and the profound cellular and structural changes present in diseased arteries that are not reflected in young healthy animals.

Lignocellulosic biomass gasification is a promising sustainable alternative to fossil fuels in several applications, such as high-temperature industrial heat for industries or decentralized and flexible Combined Heat and Power (CHP).

Due to climate change, the Belgian forests are under pressure and their health is becoming a major concern. For the moment, the forest parcels contain mostly a unique wood species presenting high density suitable for structural applications.

Interest in the space debris proliferation has been growing substantially over the last decade because of the ever-increasing threat posed by those derelict spacecrafts on the sustainability of future space activities and the risks for on-ground casualties and the environment.

Membranes are versatile materials, capable of achieving much in a small package. They have been widely explored for CO2 capture applications to enhance capture performance.