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The Institute's research projects, publications and collaborations include all categories of researchers. Led by academic promoters, they mobilize post-doctoral researchers, PhD students and even master's students (student-researchers).

We study natural photonic structures, in connection with the evolution of certain biological functions in the living world (e.g. structural coloration). We develop bio-inspired applications in the field of materials and, in particular, devices using solar energy. Finally, we use and develop optical material characterization techniques for heritage sciences, notably in transdisciplinary research on parchments.

Material optics and plasmonicsResearch focuses on the structural and optical properties of nanomaterials and 2D materialsbased on theoretical approaches and numerical simulations. We are interested in the physical phenomena influencing the optical responses of materials and more specifically in the links between these and plasmonic excitations.Although our research into the importance of electromagnetic fields at the atomic scale is primarily fundamental in character, we are careful to keep a strong link with experiment and applications. At the technical level, we combine classical electrodynamics(DDA) to account for the optical and electron energy loss responses of structured systems and quantum methods(TB, DFT) to study the electronic properties of materials with, in some cases, the contribution of artificial intelligence. Publications All the team's publications on the research portal. Research in progress Find out more about the team's ongoing research. Composition of the research team Promoter (PI): Luc HenrardLuc Henrard, a member of the Physics Department, is also affiliated with the naXys and NISM (Research cluster HPC-MM). View Luc Henrard's profile in the directory...View Luc Henrard's profile on the search portal....Post-doctorantsWaqas Zulfiqar Emerick Guillaume DoctorsAylin Melan Hassen Haddad Alexandre Cloots in co-diplomation with UCLouvain - Main promoter : Professor Xavier Gonze.Scientific collaboratorsMohamed Achehboune | Assistant Professor - UM6P, BenGuerir, MaroccoKhawla Chaoui | PhD Student - University of 8 Mai 1945 Guelma, AlgeriaPeter Vancso |Senior Scientist - Centre for Energy Research - Budapest, Hungary See team alumni Contact Luc Henrard +32 (0)81 72 54 85 luc.henrard@unamur.be

Our research focuses on modeling the optoelectronic and mechanical properties of organic semiconductor materials. Understanding these properties allows us to establish a structure-property link and molecular-scale design rules enabling improved performance of these materials.

We study evolutionary methods for the optimization of optical systemsThe development of optical systems usually involves an optimization stage in which a set of parameters leading to maximum efficiency is sought. The complexity of these optimization problems increases exponentially with the number of parameters to be determined. We have developed evolutionary methods (genetic algorithms, PSO) to solve these optimization problems more efficiently.

We do theoretical and numerical physics. We specialize in photonics, the quantum science of light. We are in the era of the second quantum revolution. There is a craze for a better understanding of light-matter interactions from a fundamental point of view in order to cope with the next generation of quantum devices. This is where our adventure begins. Our tools are theoretical physics, including analytical modeling and numerical simulations, as close as possible to experiments. The group is also developing research activities in the science of teaching and learning, as well as scientific outreach.

We study the atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition (CVD) synthesis and characterization of low-dimensional materials, ranging from carbonaceous materials such as nanotubes or graphene to other 2D materials such as boron nitride (hBN) or transition metal dichalcogenides (MoS2, WSe2, etc...).

Contact Secretariat +32 (0)81 72 52 52 secretariat.info@unamur.be Student secretariat Baccalaureate and Master's students in daytime classes isabelle.daelman@unamur.be Students of the Certificate in Data Science, Master in Cybersecurity, Master in Computer Systems Architecture "Masi" in day classes amelie.notaro@unamur.be Students on shift work and BAGI master's students benjamine.lurquin@unamur.be Address Faculty of Computer ScienceRue Grandgagnage, 21B-5000 Namur

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September 15, 2025 A program for all09h00 | Welcome at Pedro Arrupe (Rue de Bruxelles, 67 - 5000 Namur).11h00 | Back-to-school celebration at Saint-Aubain Cathedral (Place Saint-Aubain - 5000 Namur) then welcome students by the Cercles. Daily prices Tuesday, September 16, 2025For Block 1 (Local I02)* - Welcome session08H30: Presentation of the Dean/Vice-Dean (Anthony Cleve - Marie-Ange Remiche)09H00: Presentation of the IS (Cédric Aerts)09H20: Presentation of the pedagogical coordinator (Fanny Boraita)09H40: Presentation of the academic advisor (Géraldine Grandjean)For students in the first 60 credits of the bachelor's degree (only first-time students*)10H40 (Local I02): passport to the "mathematics" baccalaureate(Florence Henry)Attendance at these sessions is compulsory.For UES** and new Master's students (Local I33) - Welcome session14H00: Presentation of the Dean/Vice-Dean (Anthony Cleve - Marie-Ange Remiche)14H30: Presentation of the IS (Cédric Aerts)14H50: Presentation of the pedagogical coordinator (Fanny Boraita)15H10: Presentation of the academic advisor (Géraldine Grandjean)15H30: Presentation of CSLabs (Hugo Raskin)Wednesday, September 17, 2025For Block 1 (Local I02)*<13H00: Passport "lire et comprendre un texte universitaire" (Alexandre Libioul)Attendance at this session is compulsoryFor all students: Classes start (see schedule)Permanences PAE17/09, 10h40-11h40 for NON-primo-arrivants from bloc1: Configuration PAE (salle académique)17/09, 09h00-10h00 for bacheliers from bloc2 and 3: Configuration PAE (salle académique)18/09, 09h00-10h00 for masters: Configuration PAE (salle académique)* First-time students : Students enrolled for the first time in a computer science study program at UNamur, whether they are coming from secondary school, a high school, another university or enrolled in staggered-schedule courses. ** UES: Unités d'enseignement supplémentaires au master (année passerelle) Staggered timetable courses Bachelor and Master 60Saturday, September 13, 2025 - Classes startFor Primo-arrivant students (Block 1 and UES):08:30: Breakfast welcome (coffee, pastries) in the faculty hall.09h00: Presentations by the Vice-Dean, Madame Marie-Ange REMICHE, the Academic Advisor, Madame Géraldine GRANDJEAN, the IT Correspondent, Monsieur Cédric AERTS and the Secretary, Madame Benjamine LURQUIN. Auditorium I02 (first floor of the Faculty of Computer Science). Attendance is compulsory. The welcome session presentation will be posted on the BVE afterwards.10:00 am: Start of classes for all students. Master's specialization in IT and innovation: business analysis and it governance For students concerned by prerequisite coursesSaturday, September 13, 2025 at 9:00 am, seminar I22 on the 2nd floor of the Faculty.For all new studentsCourses start on Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18, 2024 at the Academic Hall on the 4th floor of the Faculty of Computer Science, from 8:30 am. And before school starts? In addition to the cpreparatory courses scheduled between mid-August and early September, the University of Namur is offering newcomer students the chance to discover their Faculty as well as the campus, and to take part in a services forum during 2 integration days.Exclusively aimed at students completing their secondary education (newcomers), these preparatory courses are tailored to each university program.Preparatory courses: from August 18 to 28, 2025 for computer science studentsFind out more about the schedules for the various sessions and register for the preparatory courses... NEW! To help you make the most of your first year at the University, take part in our integration days!Friday afternoon, September 12 - reserved for newcomers, free, registration requiredTour of your Faculty and campus (integrated into the preparatory courses if you are enrolled)Barbecue and evening party You must register for both activities, even if you are enrolled in the preparatory courses! The registration link will be available soon.Saturday, September 13, 10am-4pm - open to all - free, open accessServices forum: presentation of student services (sports, culture, commitment, social cell, ...), project kots and activities organized on campus...

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