Défense de thèse

La Rectrice de l'Université catholique de Louvain fait savoir que

Nadège Carlier

soutiendra publiquement sa dissertation

Harmony is not unison : collective learning in municipal collaborative networks in Europe

pour l'obtention du grade de Doctorat en Sciences politiques et sociales

Hydrogen is foreseen to be part of our future energy systems as Europe has the ambition to be a carbon-neutral continent by 2050. As the grid undergoes significant changes, such as shifting to intermittent renewable energy production and increasing the electrification of various end-use demands, probabilistic adequacy studies that assess whether a power system can meet consumers' demand at all times and in all locations becomes essential. Integrating electrolyzers into the power system introduces an unconventional and variable electrical demand.

This thesis addresses the evaluation of several homogenization methods for porous short fiber-reinforced composites (SFRC) in isothermal linear elasticity and elasto-plasticity with hardening. First to ensure an unbiased assessment of these methods, only full-field finite element (FE) versions are developed and studied, excluding analytical mean-field models. The homogenization of unidirectional (UD) SFRC is performed using two computational models: representative volume elements (RVE) and unit cells, with their predictions compared.

Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) is the most widespread additive manufacturing method for aluminium alloys. There is a high demand for complex L-PBF parts in the aeronautic sector. Such parts could decrease aircraft weight and allow fuel savings and reduction of the environmental impact of air transportation. However, the aeronautic sector has high standards for fatigue performance and it is a recognised weak point of L-PBF parts. Thus, the aim of this thesis is to improve the fatigue performance of a high strength Al7075 processed by L-PBF.

Monsieur Antoine VANBENEDEN soutiendra publiquement sa thèse en vue de l’obtention du grade de « Doctorat en sciences psychologiques et de l’éducation »

Composition du jury 

Promoteurs :

Prof. Vincent YZERBYT (PSP/IPSY) – Secrétaire

Prof. Karl-Andrew WOLTIN (PSP/IPSY)

Membres :

Prof. Stéphanie DEMOULIN (PSP/IPSY) – Présidente

Prof. Henryk BUKOWSKI (PSP/IPSY/IONS)

I see where you’re going: Behavioral studies on the role of cognition in THE perception of others’ body movements.

Executive Functioning as a Determinant of Acute Stress Responses:

The global energy landscape is evolving towards decentralization and reliance on renewable sources. This rapid adoption underscores the need for energy storage and security of supply to ensure stability amid rising demand. Thermal power plants can provide this flexibility within the future energy mix. Micro Gas Turbines (mGTs) are emerging as a potential technology for small-scale Combined Heat and Power (CHP) applications due to their compact design, high power-to-weight ratio, and ability to use various fuels.

The conceptual and reflective skills of analytic therapists:
Empirical and theoretical studies on clinical reasoning

Monsieur Niccolò Fiorentino POLIPO soutiendra publiquement sa thèse en vue de l’obtention du grade de « Doctorat en sciences psychologiques et de l’éducation »

Composition du jury

Promoteur :

Prof. Jochem WILLEMSEN (PSP/IPSY) – Secrétaire

Membres :

Prof. Antoine MASSON (DRT)

Prof. Reitske MEGANCK (UGent)