Dissemination

Publications

  • M. Blommaert, A. Vangeffelen, M. Basaran, G. Buckinx, and M. Baelmans, "A Unit-Cell Shape Optimization Approach for Maximizing Heat Transfer in Periodic Fin Arrays at Constant Solid Temperature", Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 68(9), 2025.
  • M. Baelmans, A.B. Castro, M. Basaran, and M. Blommaert, "Generative Design of Heat Sinks and Heat Exchangers: Advancements in Topology and Shape Optimization", 2026, accepted for invited talk and Proceedings of the 18th International Heat Transfer Conference, IHTC-18. Begell House.
  • M. Basaran, F. Rogiers, M. Baelmans, and M. Blommaert, "Optimal Sizing and Material Choice for Additively Manufactured Compact Plate Heat Exchangers", 2025, arXiv:2504.03372, doi: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2504.03372
  • M. Basaran, F. Rogiers, M. Baelmans, and M. Blommaert, "Evaluating Size and Shape Optimization of Plastic Plate Heat Exchangers for Compactness under Additive Manufacturing Constraints", 2026, accepted for Proceedings of the 18th International Heat Transfer Conference, IHTC-18. Begell House.
  • H.S. Ho Yuen, A. Vangeffelen, M. Blommaert, S. Carli, M. Baelmans, " Unit-Cell Model with Effectiveness Assessment for Balanced Counterflow Heat Exchangers: Application to an Offset Strip Fin Array", 2026, accepted for Proceedings of the 18th International Heat Transfer Conference, IHTC-18. Begell House.
  • P. Raikar, N. Anand, M. Pini, and C. De Servi, “Concurrent optimisation of multiple heat transfer surfaces using adjoint-based optimization with a CAD-based parametrization”, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 236, part 1, 1262390, 2025.
  • N. Anand, P. Raikar, and C. De Servi, “Reduced-order turbulent flow solver to simulate streamwise periodic fins with iso-thermal walls", March 2026, ArXiv:2603.18622.
  • N. Anand, "Adjoint-Based Shape Optimization Of Fin Geometry Using AnIsothermal Streamwise Periodic Flow Solver", Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Fluid Flow, Heat and Mass Transfer (FFHMT 2025), 2025, doi: https://doi.org/10.11159/ffhmt25.144
  • S. Vermani, and N. Anand, “Density-based topology optimization strategy for optimal design of uniform flow manifolds”, Computer & Fluids, Vol. 302,No. 106847, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compfluid.2025.106847
  • E. Beevers, A. Cutolo, F. Mertens, and B. Van Hooreweder, "Unravelling the relation between Laser Powder Bed Fusion processing parameters and the mechanical behaviour of as built lattices in a novel Al–Cu–Mg–Ag–Ti–B alloy",  Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 315, 117915, 2023.
  • M. Smet, G. Li, L. R. Goossens, S. Buls, and B. Van Hooreweder, "Towards the limits in copper lattice production via fiber laser powder bed fusion", Solid Freeform Fabrication 2023: Proceedings of the 34th Annual International, 2023, doi: https://doi.org/10.26153/tsw/51107
  • T. Mertens, and B. Van Hooreweder (2025), “On Calibration Procedures and Powder Deposition Uncertainty of a Multi-Material Laser Powder Bed Fusion Machine”, Conference proceeding, 2025 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2025).
  • G. Li, M. Smet, Y. Kandula, Z. Liu, B. Van Hooreweder, and K. Vanmeensel, "Enabling robust and energy-efficient laser powder bed fusion of Cu alloys via Mo nanoparticle decoration", Additive Manufacturing, Volume 111, 2025, 104988, ISSN 2214-8604, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2025.104988.
  • S. Kolli, J. Verwimp, M. Rombouts, and J. Vleugels, “Design rules for 3D micro-extrusion of Cu”, Rapid Prototyping Journal, Vol 32(1), pp. 101-122, 2025, doi:10.1108/RPJ-12-2024-0524.
  • M. Smet, F. Gallego-Bordallo, S. Meyers, E. Beevers, M. Blommaert, and B. Van Hooreweder, "Numerical and experimental study on homogenized heat transfer performance of periodic gyroid-based heat exchangers manufactured through Laser Powder Bed Fusion in pure copper, aluminum A205 alloy, and reaction bonded silicon carbide", Applied Thermal Engineering 279 (Part C), 2025, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2025.127655
  • M. Baekeland, A. Vangeffelen, M. Smet, B. Van Hooreweder, M. Baelmans, and M. R. Vetrano, "Flow periodicity analysis in an additively manufactured metal microchannel heat transfer device using micro-PIV", Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science 145,
    2023, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2023.110881
  • P. Eneren, A. Vangeffelen, Y. T. Aksoy, and M. R. Vetrano, "Flow periodicity in microchannels with fin arrays: Experimental validation",
    Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science 158, 2024, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2024.111261
  • J. Heylen, “3D free-shape optimization of periodic fin array heat transfer devices”, MSc Thesis, Faculty of Engineering Science, KU Leuven (supervisors M. Baelmans, M. Blommaert) (2025).
  • S. Lohmann, “Shape optimization of heat sinks including additive manufacturing constraints”, MSc Thesis, Faculty of Engineering Science, KU Leuven (supervisors M. Baelmans, M. Blommaert) (2025).