News imo-imomec
On this page you will find the latest news of our imo-imomec researchers.
UHasselt's five-story Science Tower officially opened
On 17 September, Hasselt University's Science Tower was officially opened by Flemish Minister Wouter Beke, Limburg Commissioner Tom Vandeput, president of LSM, and Rector Bernard Vanheusden. The Science Tower is the new showpiece for the Science Faculty.
Magnetometer OSCAR-QUBE installed in space station ISS
ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet has installed the diamond-based quantum magnetometer of the UHasselt students in the space station ISS. A few hours later the UHasselt students received the first data about the magnetic field around the Earth.
UHasselt diamond quantum magnetometer on its way to the ISS
August 29th, a historic day for Hasselt University. Aboard the SpaceX-CRS23, the unique diamond quantum magnetometer of the UHasselt student team OSCAR-QUBE flies to the space station ISS to map the magnetic field around the Earth.
Noise barriers with solar panels show great energy potential
Researchers from Hasselt University and imec are building a 13-metre-long test rig of noise barriers with integrated solar cells as part of the EnergyVille collaboration. For a year, they will monitor the energy yield and stability of the panels.