solidification of complex alloys and microgravity

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Promoter: Ludo Froyen


Description: Experiments are being prepared for the International Space Station (ISS), together with partners from Germany and France. Expected date of space experiments: 2011-2012. Concept, design, set up and execution of ground based and space experiments. Evaluation of results and validation of existing theories and models.

Key words: physical metallurgy, solidification, ternary alloys,

Latest application date: 2009-11-05

Financing: available

Type of Position: scholarship or salary

Source of Funding: belgian science policy office

Duration of the Project : 4 years


Research group: Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering (MTM)

Remarks: for more information: contact prof. Ludo FROYEN
ludo.froyen@mtm.kuleuven.be