Projects
Development of a multivariable nonlinear framework for cerebral autoregulation monitoring using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy. KU Leuven
Carbon nanotubes as emerging near-infrared emitting materials : a route towards their integration in organic light-emitting diodes. Hasselt University
Application of vis-NIR spectroscopy technique for predicting maturity indices of pawpaw (Carica papaya L.) at harvest and postharvest Ghent University
Papaya (Carica papaya L.) accounts for almost 4% of all tropical fruit production in Cuba. This project aims to assess the potential of a portable fish NIR spectrometer, in combination with multivariable statistical analyzes or machine learning tools, for the non-destructive and accurate prediction of ripeness indexes and control of papaya quality in both harvest and after harvest stages.
Development of novel sensors for online milk quality and cow health monitoring KU Leuven
In Flanders, dairy production is an important segment of the agricultural production, representing about 15% of the total market value. Over the last 50 years, the average milk production per cow and per lactation has increased drastically as a result of genetic selection and improved feed and management practices in dairy farming. However, due to the intense focus on high milk production, modern dairy cows are prone to production-related ...
MilkSens: Making sense of milk - On-farm milk quality sensor KU Leuven
Investigation of the effect of metal ions and mediators on the delignification selectivity during pretreatment of poplar wood by Phanerochaete chrysosporium. University of Antwerp
Peripheral oxygen extraction in health and disease. University of Antwerp
Moving Heart Failure Forward: from understanding exercise intolerance in heart failure patients, to an individualized rehabilitation prescription to improve the treatment of the disease. Ghent University
Chronic heart failure represents a fundamental health and financial challenge for Flanders and the European society. While physical exercise represents a key rehabilitation strategy, up to 50% of patients have been characterized as nonresponders by previous studies for reasons that are still unclear. In this context, research focused for a long time on the central limitations (the heart) as the cause of exercise intolerance in these patients, ...
Development of an integrated decision support tool for managing dairy cows using a data and biology accommodating approach KU Leuven
With more than 170 million tons of milk produced by dairy cows in 2017, the dairy sector was the second most important agricultural sector of the EU. It is, however, not exempt from emerging disruption as it faces a confluence of challenges such as the rapidly increasing global demand for dairy products, the volatility of global dairy markets and the growing concern over the impact of ruminant production on climate change, water quality and ...