Projects
Green roofs in context: Understanding the impact of the local and regional environment on the diversity and performance of extensive green roofs KU Leuven
The 21st century will be characterized by urbanization, as the number of people living in cities will continue to rise. As cities continue to expand, their impact on the environment does as well. Rising urban temperatures, increased risk of flooding and the loss of habitat of local plants and animals are just a few of the problems with which we will be faced. Nature, however, can also deliver solutions to these issues by providing benefits ...
Measuring diversity and systematic risk from derivative market data and mapping to real-world probability statements KU Leuven
"Never put all your eggs in one basket". Most investors are well aware of this advice and often prefer to invest in a blend of different stocks. This is generally considered as a prudent and risk reducing strategy because losses caused by some of the assets may be countered by gains caused by others. However, periods of high market stress are typically linked to high levels of co-movement, implying that the diversification benefit is ...
Microbiomes of meat-processing environments: influences of microbial diversity, structure, and variability on pathogen survival, transmission, and evolution Ghent University
Our aim is to gain a better understanding of the effect of microbiome diversity, structure and functioning on the ecology and evolution of food pathogens in meat-processing environments. We will investigate microbiome temporal and spatial variability and functional profiles, pathogen population metagenome dynamics, and how microbiome structure affects the ecological and evolutionary dynamics of the pathogen.
Sabbatical Maddy Janssens: Valorisation and Renewal of Diversity Research KU Leuven
My main scientific activity will be aimed at valorising my diversity research through writing a book. The set-up is an accessible but scientifically substantiated book that can sharpen the debate about diversity in Flanders (and the Netherlands) and provide a new form of diversity management. In this book, in addition to my voice, I want to bring out a variety of voices (minority groups, HR managers, policymakers, civil society,…) from ...
Effects of tree species diversity on vitality, growth and tree quality of young forest stands. KU Leuven
Land-use intensification is often put forward as a key driver of global change, including biodiversity loss. Although intensification has thoroughly helped solving short-term resource deficits, a sustainable delivery of multiple ecosystems services from high-input low-diversity systems is increasingly disbelieved.
Understanding the linkages between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning (BEF) therefore evolved into a pivotal line of ...
A dynamic study of the antecedents and consequences of demographic diversity in organizations: the moderating role of organizational culture. University of Antwerp
My talents. For Diversity. The European research and the lessons learnt Antwerp Management School
A critical perspective on diversity in the workplace: discourses, practices and identities in nonprofit organizations. University of Antwerp
MICROBIAN: Diversity and function of microbials in the Sor Rondane Mountains, East Antarctica Ghent University
The SØr Rondane Mountains (SRM) represent a c. 900 km2 large nunatak, encompassing a large range of terrestrial habitats differing in geology and soil characteristics, exposure time and microclimatic conditions. The objectives of the project are to (i) use a combination of remote sensing and close-range field observation techniques to map physical habitat characteristics and the presence/extent of microbial mat and biological crust ...