Developing a fast hierarchical multiscale model of granular matter to improve predictions of e.g. sand. I use the discrete element method (DEM) to derive the constituitive behaviour while the finite element method (FEM) provides the boundary conditions. Advanced statistical methods are then used to reduce the number of required DEM simulations.
Supervised by Prof. David Kammer.
Thesis: “On the Compaction of Granular Matter; Continuum and Discrete Numerical Modelling”
Worked on the compaction process of pharmaceutical powders into tablets. My thesis describes the numerical methods developed, particularly with a focus on powder mixture behaviour and particle shape. I also experimentally studied tablet-tooling friction during ejection.
Supervised by Prof. J.A. Elliott, in close collaboration with Novo Nordisk, Dr. Ioannis Fragkopoulos.
Distinction
Thesis: “Predictive modelling of pharmaceutical powder formulations: finite element simulations of the compaction of elastic/plastic binary mixtures” Supervised by Prof. J.A. Elliott, in close collaboration with Novo Nordisk, Dr. Ioannis Fragkopoulos.
Honors, 8.0/10.0 GPA
Thesis: “Towards parameterless detection of sub-micron particles and soft interfaces; an iPAINT analysis method” Supervised by Prof. I.K. Voets.
Honors, Cum Laude
Thesis: “The characterization and enzymatic activity of non-covalently bound protein-polymer hybrids” Supervised by Prof. I.K. Voets.