To apply, click here. For a final disposal of nuclear waste different options are envisaged...
READ MOREMobility of fissile materials (U, Pu) in a geological disposal location for nuclear waste in clay formations
by Niels Belmans | Apr 28, 2021 | PhD Vacancies
Start: September/October 2021 Context of the subject: The thesis is part of the chair “STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE”,...
READ MOREMulti-scale study of delayed ettringite formation in concrete
by Niels Belmans | Mar 1, 2021 | PhD Vacancies
Internal swelling reactions (ISR) are important degradation mechanisms for cement based applications. ISR can potentially cause swelling, which...
READ MOREInfluence of redox conditions and organic matter on the partitioning and mobility of naturally occurring radionuclides (NOR‘s) in geothermal systems
by Niels Belmans | Mar 1, 2021 | PhD Vacancies
Deep geothermal energy is currently being investigated in many European countries, including Belgium, as a promising renewable energy source...
READ MOREInvestigation of the effect of the pore fluid chemistry on the hydro-mechanical behavior of Boom Clay (C-H-M coupling behavior of Boom Clay)
by Niels Belmans | Mar 1, 2021 | PhD Vacancies
Current safety concept in Belgium for geological disposal of intermediate and high level waste relies on hydraulic and mechanical integrity of...
READ MOREEvolution of microstructure, mineralogy and mechanical properties of metakaolin-based geopolymer under irradiation at early ages
by Niels Belmans | Mar 1, 2021 | PhD Vacancies
Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) have been intensively studied in recent years and are considered as one of the potential low CO2 alternatives...
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