Parchment bindings under the microscope
To restore an old book correctly, it is essential to know the secrets of its manufacture and the reasons for its deterioration. Thanks to the King Baudouin Foundation's Jean-Jacques Comhaire Fund, the restoration workshop of the Moretus Plantin University Library has launched a new research project on parchment bindings in the Southern Netherlands in the 16th and 17th centuries. The aim is to gain a better understanding in order to improve conservation.
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Politics: 5 questions to ask in order to understand the rise of the far right in Europe
On June 9, 2024, Belgians will be called to the polls to elect their European, federal and regional representatives. With its Department of Political, Social and Communication Sciences, and the research carried out within the Transitions Institute, UNamur is sharing its expertise to inform and raise awareness among students, the general public and also professionals in the political and legal sector, about the major issues at stake in this election! Today, Arthur Borriello, Professor of Political Science at UNamur, discusses the rise of the extreme right. Our aim? In five questions, to understand the causes and mechanisms, and to show the importance of the citizen's role in the fight against the extreme right.
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FNRS researcher Tárcius Nascimento Ramos publishes in the prestigious Journal of Chemical Physics
The absorption of light by molecules has applications in microscopy, medicine and data storage. With this research, the researcher from the UNamur NISM institute fills an experimental gap, which will enable molecular engineers to develop new and more efficient compounds in their various fields of application.
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ARTEMIS, a new project to develop new quantum sources
Yves Caudano, F.R.S.-FNRS qualified researcher, member of the NaXys and NISM Institutes and the UR-LLS (Lasers and Spectroscopies Laboratory) research unit, is taking part in a major European research project. The aim? To find new quantum light sources with unprecedented versatility, flexibility and performance.
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Politics: "Voter turnout in decline: are Belgians turning their backs on elections?" (#2)
On June 9, 2024, Belgians will go to the polls to elect their European, federal and regional representatives. This triple ballot will also mark a major first in Belgium: the participation of 16-18 year-olds in European elections. With its Political Science department, and the research carried out within the Transitions Institute, UNamur is sharing its expertise to inform and raise awareness among students, the general public and professionals in the political and legal sectors, about the major issues at stake in this election! Until June 9, 2024, ten key themes will be covered on the UNamur Newsroom. Today: voter turnout in Belgium. Jérémy Dodeigne, Professor of Political Science, explains.
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Pollution and health of marine ecosystems | A publication that challenges current knowledge
Dr. Sébastien Mouchet, a researcher at UNamur and member of the NISM and ILEE Institutes, has just published the results of research focusing on the effects of pollution on coral reef fish in MDPI-Optics. The findings of the international, multidisciplinary team lead to crucial conclusions with implications for the health of marine ecosystems.
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Multi-scale modeling using high-performance computing (HPC-MM)
The NISM Institute's Multi-scale Modeling through High-Performance Computing (HPC-MM) cluster aims to share techniques, skills and computational tools to develop new materials and predict their final properties. It also aims to improve modeling techniques and computer codes to take into account most of the chemistry and physics of structured matter.
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Research poles
Research at NISM is identified by four poles, which highlight the main scientific activities carried out within the institute. Each pole has a well-defined structure with members, and is managed by the pole representative. The structuring does not prevent ongoing cooperation between them. Indeed, there is well-established interaction between the various clusters, through joint projects, conferences, seminars, co-supervision of master's and doctoral theses, among others..
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Nonlinear Optics and Photonics (NOP)
The Nonlinear Optics and Photonics cluster (NOP) develops experimental, theoretical and numerical research in various fields of optics, mainly in nonlinear optics and photonics, including plasmonics and quantum optics.
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Functional Structured Materials (FSM)
The expertise of the Functional Structured Materials (FSM) pole is divided into two interconnected areas: the development of 3D porous architectures and the functionalization of nanostructures.
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Surfaces, Interfaces and Carbon Nanostructures (SICN)
The Surfaces, Interfaces and Carbon Nanostructures (SICN) pole is active in the synthesis, characterization and modeling of new materials, with a particular focus on interfaces between two distinct phases and for low-carbon materials.
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Contact
General contacts
President
Prof. Francesca CECCHET
+32 (0)81 72 54 88
francesca.cecchet@unamur.be
Vice-president
Prof. Vincent LIEGEOIS
+32 (0)81 72 45 53
vincent.liegeois@unamur.be
Executive assistant
Jeanick PIGNOLET
executive-assistant.nism@unamur.be
FSM representatives
Permanent members
Nikolay TUMANOV
nikolay.tumanov@unamur.be
Non-permanent members
Tarek BARAKAT
anthony.morena@unamur.be
HPC-MM representatives
Permanent members
Prof. Yoann OLIVIER
+32 (0) 81 72 45 34
yoann.olivier@unamur.be
NOP representatives
Permanent members
Prof. Olivier DEPARIS
+32 (0)81 72 52 35
olivier.deparis@unamur.be
Non-permanent members
Dr. Sébastien MOUCHET
adrien.debacq@unamur.be
SICN representatives
Permanent members
Julien COLAUX
+32 (0)81 72 54 70
julien.colaux@unamur.be
Non-permanent members
Emile HAYE
lucas.schoenauen@unamur.be
Organisation
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