Dr.ir. A.C. (Anne-Catherine) Dieudonné
Dr.ir. A.C. (Anne-Catherine) Dieudonné
Profile
Profile summary
I am an Assistant Professor of Multiphysics Geomechanics in the Section of Geo-Engineering. My research focuses on understanding how geomaterials respond to mechanical and environmental stresses, with the aim of developing solutions for safe and resilient structures built in, on, or with these materials. Together with my team, I combine advanced experimental testing, imaging, and numerical modelling techniques to uncover the multi-scale physics of geomaterials and develop models that can be used for engineering purposes.
Expertise
- Geological disposal of radioactive waste
- Multiphysics and multiscale processes in geomaterials
- Clay behaviour
- Transfer of water and gas in porous media
- Nature-inspired solutions for soil stabilisation
Projects
I am currently leading the following projects:
- European Joint Programme on Radioactive Waste Management 2 (TU Delft contribution). Funded by EC. 2024 - 2029. Researcher to be hired!
- Safe Environment for Clay Underground Repository (SECUUR). Funded by NWO (Open Technology Programme). 2023 - 2028. PhD candidates Ties de Jong and Vidushi Toshniwal are funded by this project.
- European Joint Programme on Radioactive Waste Management (TU Delft contribution). Funded by EC and COVRA. 2019 - 2024. Researcher Joaquin Liaudat was funded by this project, and PhD candidate Zhaojiang Huang is carrying out related research.
- How do fractures perish? Towards a theory of self-healing mechanics for clays. Funded by NWO (Veni). 2019 - 2024. PhD candidate Bhini Chandan Malagar is carrying out related research.
- SoSEAL (TU Delft contribution). Funded by Hoogheemraadschap De Stichtse Rijnlanden (innovation project within Sterke Lekdijk). 2022 - 2024. Researchers Simon Dehout, Lexin Li and Thijs van der Wal were funded by this project.
- CURE: Coupled multi-process research for reducing landfill emissions. Funded by NWO (GROOT) and led by Dr. Julia Gebert. 2020 - 2025. PhD candidate Cristhian Andrade Corona is funded by this project.
- Sustainable dykes: Sustainable design and reinforcement strategies for dykes in a changing climate. Funded by NWO (Top Sector Water & Maritime) and led by Prof. Cristina Jommi. 2020 - 2024. PhD candidate Inge de Wolf is funded by this project.
- EASYGO. Funded by EC (ITN) and led by Dr. Maren Brehme (ETH Zürich) and Phil Vardon (TU Delft). 2020 - 2025. PhD candidate Wen Luo is funded by this project.
- Mechanisms of rock mass instability in co-mining of deep mineral and geothermal energy considering spatio-temporal distribution of stress and temperature. Funded by FWO (Bilateral Scientific Cooperation China) and led by Prof. Thomas Hermans (Ghent University). 2022 - 2024. PhD candidate Le Zhang is funded by this project.
Expertise
Publications
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2024
Bayesian Evidential Learning Approach to Uncertainty Quantification in THM Model of Geothermal Energy Extraction in Deep Mines
Le Zhang / Alexandros Daniilidis / Anne-Catherine Dieudonné / Thomas Hermans
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2024
Cementor
A toolbox to generate bio-cemented soils with specific microstructures
Aoxi Zhang / Anne Catherine Dieudonné -
2024
DEM investigation into the small-strain stiffness of bio-cemented soils
Aoxi Zhang / Vanessa Magnanimo / Hongyang Cheng / Timo J. Heimovaara / Anne-Catherine Dieudonné
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2024
Thermo-hydro-mechanical modeling of geothermal energy systems in deep mines
Uncertainty quantification and design optimization
Le Zhang / Anne Catherine Dieudonné / Alexandros Daniilidis / Longjun Dong / Wenzhuo Cao / Robin Thibaut / Luka Tas / Thomas Hermans -
2023
Clay micromechanics: experimental challenges and perspectives
Matteo Pedrotti / Anne-Catherine Dieudonné / Jelke Dijkstra / Guido Musso / Mahdia Hattab / Gioacchino Viggiani
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Media
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2024-01-22
Anne-Catherine Dieudonné in the media 2024
Appeared in: Engineersonline
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2017-06-01
Towards the truth on peatlands subsidence
Appeared in: WaterViewer
Prizes
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2019
NWO Veni grant
Project entitled "How do fractures perish? Towards a theory of self-healing mechanics for clays"
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2017
Ioannis Vardoulakis PhD Prize
The Ioannis Vardoulakis PhD Prize was founded by the association ALERT Geomaterials with the aim of promoting the dissemination of the scientific research carried out by PhD students in the field of soil, rock and concrete mechanics. The prize donation amounts 1000 Euro.
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2012
ABTUS (Belgian Association for Underground Techniques and Urbanism) scientific prize
For the MSc thesis entitled “Geological sequestration of CO2: shaft sealing”
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2011
AILg C.B.R. Heidelberg prize
For the MSc thesis entitled “Geological sequestration of CO2: shaft sealing”
Ancillary activities
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2024-02-08 - 2026-02-09