Danny van der Haven ⚙️
Danny van der Haven Dingeman L.H. van der Haven

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

About Me

I am a researcher in computational mechanics with a focus on granular materials and their impact on environmental and industrial systems. My work combines physics-based modeling, high-performance computing, and experimental validation to develop predictive methods for complex particulate systems. With applications spanning pharmaceuticals, civil engineering, and natural resource management, I aim to bridge fundamental science with practical impact. I am also committed to open-source software development and fostering inclusive scientific collaboration.

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Interests
  • Granular Matter
  • Computational Mechanics
  • Mechanical Processing
  • Particle Characterisation
Education
  • Ph.D. Computational Methods for Materials Science

    University of Cambridge

  • M.Phil. Scientific Computing

    University of Cambridge

  • M.Sc. Chemical Engineering

    Eindhoven University of Technology

  • B.Sc. Biomedical Engineering

    Eindhoven University of Technology

📚 My Research

I develop both numerical and experimental methods to better understand granular materials such as sands and powders. My long-term goal is create a numerical-theoretical framework that can prediction mechanical behaviours such as compression, flow, and seepage using only a tiny amount of material, say a sugar cube in volume, for calibration. I apply my methods to industrial processes (e.g. pharmaceutical powder compression) and natural systems (e.g. slope stability) to shorten development times as well as improve safety and sustainability.

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Featured Publications
Recent Publications
(2025). Single-particle geometries of pharmaceutical powders from X-ray tomography; a simple and reliable sample preparation method. Tomography of Materials and Structures.
(2024). YADE - An extensible framework for the interactive simulation of multiscale, multiphase, and multiphysics particulate systems. Computational Physics Communications.
(2024). Tablet ejection: A systematic comparison between force, static friction, and kinetic friction. International Journal of Pharmaceutics.
(2024). Multi-component mixing and demixing model for predictive finite element modelling of pharmaceutical powder compaction. Advanced Powder Technology.
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