Research topic n°1: Materials and surfaces

  • Elaboration of new materials and coatings, mechanical surface treatment of components
  • Development of experimental material characterisation methods
  • Improvement of the service life of mechanical components (fatigue, corrosion, damage, …)

Research topic n°2: Advanced modelling, virtual prototyping and forming processes

  • Multi-physics and multiscales modelling
  • Advanced numerical simulation and optimization of forming processes and non-linear analysis of mechanical components
  • Digital twins, Product Life Management