Projects
Circular Maintenance Ghent University
The process industry depends on fossil raw materials and metals for the production resources (assets). Because natural resources are finite it is of importance that smarter use is made of the raw materials stored in equipment and process installations. Getting smarter means extending the lifespan of equipment, preventing unwanted emissions, loss of materials (through combustion) and designing infinite reuse of equipment. Many of these themes ...
European Integrated Research Training Network on Advanced Cryptographic Technologies for the Internet of Things and the Cloud. KU Leuven
Summary
The goal of this ETN is to develop advanced cryptographic techniques for the Internet of Things and the Cloud and to create implementations that offer a high level of security and increased usability, for a wide range of physical computation platforms. The ITN will equip a group of 15 early stage researchers with a set of interdisciplinary skills combining mathematics, computer science and electrical engineering that will ...
Understanding forest growth dynamics using novel 3D measurements and modelling approaches Ghent University
Forest ecosystems are an essential terrestrial carbon sink, and deforestation and forest degradation account for about 12% of global anthropogenic carbon emissions. However, estimates of the global distribution of terrestrial carbon sinks and sources are highly uncertain. Constraining the inaccuracy of carbon estimates is essential to support effective forest management and future climate mitigation. A better understanding of forest growth ...
What makes leaves fall in autumn? A new process description for the timing of leaf senescence in temperate and boreal trees (LEAF-FALL). University of Antwerp
What to expect of ExPEC: is the success of extraintestinal pathogenic E. coli linked to specific genomic and cellular properties? KU Leuven
Extraintestinal pathogenic E. coli (ExPEC) are one of the greatest challenges for the healthcare system, with a frightening prognosis for the future. Despite being heavily studied in recent years, no unifying principle explaining their success has been identified. Only limited attention has been paid to the additional genomic properties of ExPEC strains that are not virulence factors or antimicrobial resistance genes. I aim to demonstrate ...
Mainstreaming Ecological Restoration of freshwater-related ecosystems in a Landscape context: INnovation, upscaling and transformation Ghent University
Europe's environment is in an alarming state, with climate change effects aggravating. To secure economic prosperity, human wellbeing and social peace, systemic transformative change of our society is imperative. Ecosystem restoration using nature-based solutions (NbS) is key to this change, in which freshwaters hold a pivotal role. MERLIN will demonstrate freshwater restoration bestpractice; implement innovative NbS at landscape-scale; ...
Conflicts in start-ups: coping with stress and conflicts to promote well-being and entrepreneurial success KU Leuven
Start-ups are Europe’s 2020 Priorities for strengthening economic growth. However, about 50% of new European businesses fail during their first five years, conflicts between founders and effects of work stress being two of the top reasons for failure. However, conflicts and stress in start-ups, as well as factors for their entrepreneurial success are under-studied.
The aim of STARFLICT is to elaborate a typology of conflicts in ...
Connecting European Cohorts to Increase Common and Effective Response to SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic (ORCHESTRA). University of Antwerp
MOde-localized mass Sensors with Thermal Actuation and Piezoresistive DEtection KU Leuven
Micro/nano-electromechanical system (M/NEMS) resonant mass sensors have attracted utmost interest over the past two decades. This is due to their wide range of applications, especially in biochemistry, for instance weighing single molecules, nanoparticles, and even monitoring the growth of living cells. However, their performance is significantly decreased when operated at ambient air and measurements take a considerable time. Therefore, ...