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Title of the dissertation: Ion implantation in Low-E coatings Low-emissivity (Low-E) coating technology revolutionizes glass applications for windows, offering high optical transparency while reducing heat transfer. They consist of a silver-based thin film deposited on a glass panel by physical vapor deposition. However, these coatings are fragile and must be placed inside a double-glazing cavity where an inert gas resides. Otherwise, they can be easily degraded by bad atmospheric conditions.The thesis approach is to combine low-E technology with a post-treatment of ion implantation. The research question driving this thesis is: how does ion implantation enhance the durability of low-E coatings containing silver?The experiments conducted during the thesis show that implantation indeed increases the coating resistance while having a small impact on its color. However, the treatment degrades the thermal insulation properties. Hence, a series of hypotheses are formulated based on the literature to explain and control this behavior.A deeper investigation shows that implantation impacts the silver nanostructure. First by dewetting the film which allows reorganization into larger crystallites, second by forcing silver mixing at its interface through ballistic ejections. These two phenomena increase the toughness of the silver interface by interlocking effects. However, dewetting has also been linked to thermal insulation properties degradation. Nonetheless, it was shown that using light gas implantation limits the destructive effect (dewetting) while still inducing good durability (due to interface mixing).. Jury Prof. Julien COLAUX (UNamur), presidentProf. Stéphane LUCAS (UNamur), promoter and secretaryDr Amory JACQUES (Service Public de Wallonie)Dr Philippe ROQUINY (AGC Glass Europe)Prof. Rony SNYDERS (University of Mons)

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The morning will be marked by a lecture by Julien Berthaud, a specialist in the social integration of students, who will share his insights on how this integration becomes a genuine vector for success.Then, scientific papers and experience sharing will enrich our knowledge and spark constructive debate. Lunch will be an opportunity to discover innovative student projects, highlighted in an inspiring exhibition.The afternoon promises to be just as stimulating with a round table moderated by Sabine Henry, where experts will discuss service learning, educational entrepreneurship and spirituality. This dynamic dialogue will be followed by a closing activity: the fresco of engagement, a collective brainstorming session that will lay the foundations for an innovative educational game.Join us for this day of exchange and reflection, and help shape the future of education where student engagement and knowledge vivacity will be the cornerstones of a new educational paradigm.

On the program for all The start of the 2024-2025 academic year will take place on September 16, 2024.09:30 | Welcome ceremony at the Vauban amphitheater (Bd Frère Orban - 5000 Namur).11:00 | Back-to-school celebration at Saint-Aubain Cathedral (Place Saint-Aubain - 5000 Namur) then welcome students by the Cercles. Read more Les infos des paragraphes suivants concernent l'année académique 2024-2025 - elles seront mises à jour prochainement ! First year bachelor Tuesday, September 17Student welcome sessions - attendance mandatory At the Aula Maior - Auditorium L01, first floor: 8:30 am: welcome to all students 8:45 am: welcome address and important information Student welcome sessions in their respective departments at 10:00 am: RoomPhilosophy Philosophy Seminar (L57 - 5th floor) History Aula Maior L01 (first floor) Romanes and Latin-French* L22 (2nd floor) Germanics L21 (2nd floor) History of Art and Archaeology L33 (3rd floor) * An LLAM-specific welcome session will be held at the end of the one with Romanes at L43 (4th floor). Information session on the various Greek courses at 12:00 at the Classics Seminar (L43, 4th floor) for all students interested in the Greek language option Information session on language courses (English-Dutch)at 13:00 at Aula Maior - L01 for students in Block I History / Art History and Archaeology / Philosophy Courses resume at 14:00 Second and third bachelor years Tuesday, September 17Student welcome sessions - compulsory attendance:TimeDepartmentRoom09:00 Philosophy 2-3 Philo Seminar (L57 - 5th floor) 09h00 History 3 L31 (3rd floor) 11h00 History 2 Aula Maior L01 (first floor) 9h00 Romanes et Latin-French* 2-3 L22 (2nd floor) 9:00 Germanics 2-3 L21 (2nd floor) 9:00 Art History and Archaeology 2-3 L33 (3rd floor) * An LLAM-specific welcome session will be held after the one with Romanes at L43 (4th floor). Information session on the various Greek courses at 12:00 at the Classics Seminar (L43, 4th floor) for all students interested in the Greek language option Information session on language courses (English-Dutch) at 1:00 pm at Aula Maior - L01 for students in blocks II and III History / Art History and Archaeology / Romanes + block II Germanics Courses resume at 2:00 pm > Specialized Master's degree in "Cinematographic Thought and Culture Tuesday, September 17Required attendance 5:30pm: welcome session at L57 (5th floor) and resumption of classes University Certificate in Philosophy Tuesday, September 17Student welcome sessions:At Aula Maior - Auditorium L01, first floor: 08:30: welcome to all students 08:45: welcome address and important information Welcome session at the Philosophy department (Séminaire Philo - L57, 5th floor) at 10:00 am - attendance mandatory Resumption of classes

On the program for all The start of the 2024-2025 academic year will take place on September 16, 2024.09:30 | Welcome ceremony at the Vauban amphitheater (Bd Frère Orban - 5000 Namur).11:00 | Back-to-school celebration at Saint-Aubain Cathedral (Place Saint-Aubain - 5000 Namur) then welcome students by the Cercles. Read more Les infos des paragraphes suivants concernent l'année académique 2024-2025 - elles seront mises à jour prochainement ! Home of the Faculty of Science Tuesday, September 17 at S01from 8:30 am to 9:30 am: for B1 Bio-VTfrom 10 am to 11 am: for B1 Math / Physics / Chemistry / Geology / Geography Home by department Tuesday, September 17After the Faculty welcome, you will be allocated according to your department: DepartmentSchedule and roomMathematics11h at S09Physics14h at S05Chemistry11h15 at Hall CH01Geography and Geology1pm in the Academic Science Room (5th floor of the Faculty Building)BiologyPrimo-arrivals : 9:30 am at the Cour MédecineBisseurs bloc 1, Blocs 2 and 3: 10:30 am at Pool 42Veterinary medicine9:30 am at S01: first-time arrivals only. Discover the full program.Click on this link to get all the information about your academic start at UNamur. You need your login (eid) and the associated mdp to access it.

Courses, exercise sessions, practical laboratory work, field days and internships... everything is done to ensure excellent mastery of concepts and the development of practical skills.

The F.R.S.-FNRS published on June 25, 2024, the list of winners of the various doctoral and postdoctoral mandates. Among them, 16 researchers from the University of Namur have obtained funding.

Michaël Lobet, professor in the Department of Physics, and André Fuzfa, astrophysicist and professor in the Department of Mathematics at UNamur, have just been awarded a grant from the Wernaers Fund to develop an original scientific project: the design of a comic strip that will explore all the fascinating facets of energy. Aimed at a "student" audience, it will weave the link between science and science fiction, and will be produced thanks to the invaluable pencil strokes of illustrator Jean-Marc Dubois.

This prize was created on the initiative of Frank Callier, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Mathematics at UNamur, with a view to rewarding the excellence of a Master's thesis (120 credits) in Applied Mathematics at the University of Namur.