Projects
B.CLIC - Building Control Life Cycle Cost. Towards an improved understanding of life cycle costs and energy savings of building and control systems. University of Antwerp
Sex signaling and life cycle evolution in pennate diatoms Ghent University
The goal of the project is to uncover the molecular mechanisms that regulate the life cycle of pennate diatoms. Identification of molecules involved in life cycle regulation that are directly influenced by environmental conditions will help to monitor and predict the consequences of global climate changes on diatom populations
Modelling and testing for total life cycle management in mechatronics. University of Antwerp
Recalibrating the base of the Palaeozoic food chain : towards a quantified link between progenitor plankton, the ancient carbon cycle and one of the largest mass extinctions in the history of life on Earth Ghent University
Marine phytoplankton grow via photosynthesis by fixing carbon from CO2 in the atmosphere. Carbon (C) in these tiny organisms serves as the base of the food chain. The balance between the C returned to the atmosphere upon death and decay of these algae (and their consumers) and that sequestered and buried in sediments controls much of the Earth’s C-cycle. Disruptions of this complex C balance may have triggered changes in the planet’s climate, ...
The effect of life cycle transitions on political participation. A longitudinal and comparative investigation of participation patterns. KU Leuven
Determination of the role of SF3B1 in the regulation of the adeno-associated virus life cycle. KU Leuven
We study a virus, called adeno-associated virus (AAV), that can be engineered to transfer therapeutic genes to patients with genetic diseases such as haemophilia. Despite therapeutic success, a number of questions regarding the biology of this virus remain. For example, it is not known if viral vectors which mimic the latent phase of the viral life cycle, like their natural counterparts, undergo silencing once they are inside the body. Here ...
Carbon footprinting through Life Cycle assessment for smallholders farmers in Ecuador KU Leuven
The PhD research will aim to contribute to the export possibilities a smallholder farms in Ecuador, with a focus on avocado and coffee. Within the large number of impact indicators typically covered in LCA (Life Cycle Assessment), special attention will be devoted to carbon footprinting. The PhD tasks will include both technical and market analysis aspects. For the former one, the work will include dedicated surveys with smallholder farmers ...
Building data models for scalable high-definition life cycle assessment KU Leuven
The built environment is a major contributor to the climate and ecosystem emergency with building construction and operation responsible for almost 40% of energy-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions globally. Increasing energy efficiency of buildings and adopting sustainable construction practices are crucial for achieving decarbonization goals. Furthermore, addressing the entire life cycle of buildings, including operational and embodied ...
Life Cycle Assessment of new recycling and reuse routes for Rare Earth Element machines in hybrid/electric vehicles KU Leuven
Hybrid and Full Electric Vehicles (H)EVs are essential for the transition towards sustainable e-mobility. The permanent magnets in motors/generators of (H)EVs contain large quantities of rare earths, which are critical metals with the highest supply risk for Europe. As highlighted by the European Rare Earths Competency Network, recycling of rare-earth magnets from (H)EVs should receive top priority. Reclaiming of rare-earth magnet ...