Projects
Intergranular stress distribution in metals KU Leuven
Nanoscale plastic deformation and residual stress in metals due to surface polishing KU Leuven
This project aims at studying plastic surface deformation due to mechanical polishing of metals, as well as the induced residual stress field. Mechanical polishing is commonly used for both surface finishing and metallographic sample preparation for a broad range of materials. In metals, however, polishing leads to the formation of a modified surface layer due to plastic deformation, which also induces subsurface residual stress. This has an ...
Evolutionary ecophysiological study of the synergism between UV stress and heavy metals KU Leuven
I study the ecological and evolutionary implications of oxidative stress in the water flea Daphnia magna. The project concentrates on UV radiation as model pro-oxidant. I focus on (i) the physiological-mechanistic underpinnings, (ii) the micro-evolutionary changes of vulnerability to UV radiation, (iii) synergistic effects of UV radiation and metal pollution and (iv) resulting eco-evolutionary dynamics with regard to vulnerability to ...
For better health in university and college students: pin-pointing the interplay between social support, study stress, substance use and mental health across different study programs. University of Antwerp
Predicting momentary stress recovery in early stages of mental illness: from the lab to everyday life KU Leuven
Early stages of mental illness are associated with delayed affective recovery from daily life stress, resulting in persistent feelings of negative affect. Maladaptive coping behaviors may underlie this delayed recovery. If we would be able to predict the moments in daily life where the recovery process malfunctions, we could offer treatment (i.e. alternative coping behaviors) in the very moment it is needed. In this proposal, I describe a ...
The Physiological and Economic Impact of Neighborhood Green Space on the Stress, Cognitive and Behavioral development, and mental Well-being of Children (GreenBrain) Hasselt University
The Physiological and Economic Impact of Neighborhood Green Space on the Stress, Behavioral development, and mental Wellbeing of Children (GreenBrain) Hasselt University
A cross-national study on risk and protective factors for minority stress, mental health and school achievement among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning students Ghent University
The proposed project will focus on the experiences of LGBTQ students, namely students who are lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB), who have a gender identity that is different from their biological sex (Transgender), who refuse traditional notions of dichotomous identities, e.g., female-male or heterosexual-LGB (Queer), or who question their sexual identity (Questioning). Research demonstrates that LGBTQ youth are more vulnerable to compromised ...