Projects
Building Brussels. Brussels city builders and the production of space, 1794-2015 Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Industrial policy-making in mineral-rich developing countries KU Leuven
This dissertation investigates policy-making in mineral-rich developing countries with a focus on policies that seek to promote the value add to mineral products before export (also known as beneficiation policy). Firstly, it explores how mineral value chains may be conceptualised to frame the debate around beneficiation policy and enable a holistic contextualisation of such policy. Secondly, it presents two novel/adapted analytical ...
System Level Simulation of Drivetrains by Advanced Gear Contact Techniques KU Leuven
In recent years, the engineering and manufacturing industry has been reshaped by technological forces and the pursuit of sustainable development. The rise of computing power has enhanced the role of numerical modelling and simulation to the extent that they represent an everyday solution for engineering problems. Numerical modelling facilitates design validation in an early stage and enables testing different configurations in the virtual ...
Research on Operationalisation and application of an integrated approach to supralocal spatial programs University of Antwerp
Innovative disease and pest control in outdoor ornamentals Ornamental plant research
This project was initiated in response to a request of several growers of outdoor ornamental plants, to grow high quality plants in an alternative way, with a reduced amount of chemical plant protection products. Because most growers of outdoor ornamentals still rely on preventative fungicide applications for disease control and chemical pest treatments based on damage symptoms, alternatives are needed. This project will focus on developing ...
Influence of distinct process-induced (micro)structures on the in vitro starch digestibility of common beans: A kinetic approach KU Leuven
Transitioning towards food systems favourable for both human health and environmental sustainability has been recently identified as an immediate challenge. In this context, a significant increase in consumption of plant-based foods (e.g. cereals, fruits, legumes, nuts, vegetables) is being strongly promoted to improve health and environmental benefits. Consequently, the development of safe and nutritious food products from ...
Research into the effects of the Sigma plan, dredging and port expansion in the Scheldt on the environment. University of Antwerp
Value Chains, ICT and the Transformation of Food Systems: Evidence from East Africa KU Leuven
Agricultural value chains around the world are changing rapidly, not only in terms of scale and scope, but also when it comes to the technologies used and in their relationship with traditional (religious) practices. Yet, agricultural productivity remains low for different crops and in different countries. This PhD thesis investigates reasons for low agricultural productivity and explores simple solutions using ICT in two distinct contexts: ...
Bioaccessibility and digestion of nutrients in Bambara groundnuts as affected by postharvest storage and processing KU Leuven
Indigenous pulses are a locally adapted and sustainable solution that can improve food security in developing countries. In addition, malnutrition remains an unresolved challenge, which continues to be addressed. Pulses are commonly stored for long after harvest. Hence, they are a reliable food source in times of famine. However, upon postharvest storage of pulses, several biochemical reactions can occur as described by the hard-to-cook (HTC) ...