Défense de thèse

In the current evolving distribution grid, microgrids are emerging as valuable tools that can facilitate the integration of renewable energies. In recent years, DC microgrids have garnered interest due to several advantages. These advantages include fewer conversions, the absence of reactive power and frequency, and lower line losses. As a developing technology, many aspects must be studied to facilitate their implementation. This thesis aims to contribute to a better understanding of DC microgrids.

In light of new environmental regulations restricting the use of traditional refrigerants, carbon dioxide (CO₂) is emerging as an environmentally-friendly alternative. However, traditional CO₂ refrigeration systems cannot match the performance of those using synthetic refrigerants. Ejectors are passive entrainment and compression devices that have attracted particular attention in this field, where they are used as passive compressors, and can thus palliate the poor performance of conventional CO2 systems.

With climate change, human societies must phase out fossil fuels. However, fossil fuels are versatile energy sources. They are present everywhere in our energy systems and daily lives. Studying fossil-free energy systems is complex as it must integrate all energy-consuming sectors and consider their synergies. Focusing on Europe, this thesis addresses the following research question: How can Europe build a fossil-free energy system by 2050?

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

Evelyne Jadot

soutiendra publiquement sa dissertation

La socialisation morale à l'école :

médiation par les établissements et expériences des élèves

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

Le Recteur de l'Université catholique de Louvain fait savoir que

Karla Paulina Hidalgo Montesinos

soutiendra publiquement sa dissertation

Dimensiones sociohistóricas, discursivas y normativas de las demandas de reconocimiento de los pueblos indígenas del Ecuador

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

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

Emmanuel Idohou

soutiendra publiquement sa dissertation

Mortalité infanto-juvénile dans un contexte migratoire :

cas de la France et la Belgique

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

Fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are omnipresent in structural applications requiring high stiffness or strength and low weight.  The matrix, typically made from highly cross-linked epoxies, often plays a crucial role in the damage and failure mechanisms dictating the overall strength of the composite. Hence, over the past two decades, bottom-up multiscale approaches have been at the heart of the research for composite materials. Understanding the mechanisms defining the deformation and failure of the constituents at the microscale is of key interest.

La Rectrice de l'Université catholique de Louvain annonce que

Madame Aïko Cappe

soutiendra publiquement sa dissertation

Sens sylvestres

Désapprendre, ressentir et incorporer la forêt Tarkine (Tasmanie, Australie)

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

Designing peer feedback in higher education Building trust and psychological safety among students

Madame Morgane SENDEN soutiendra publiquement sa thèse en vue de l’obtention du grade de Doctorat en sciences psychologiques et de l’éducation

Composition du jury 

Promotrice :

Prof. Liesje COERTJENS (UCL/PSP) – Secrétaire

Membres :

Prof. Catherine VAN NIEUWENHOVEN (UCL/PSP) – Présidente

Prof. Vincent YZERBYT (UCL/PSP)

Understanding gender differences in transphobia: Cisgender men are the “effect to be explained”

Madame Emma SARTER soutiendra publiquement sa thèse en vue de l’obtention du grade de Doctorat en sciences psychologiques et de l’éducation

Composition du jury

Promoteur-ice-s :

Prof. Annalisa CASINI (PSP/IPSY) – Secrétaire

Prof. Peter HEGARTY (Open Univ., UK)

Membres :

Prof. Stéphanie DEMOULIN (PSP/IPSY)