Projects
Coastal defense systems based on the ‘Building with Nature’ principles: interdisciplinary project on coastal and ecology engineering and marine biology. Ghent University
Salt marsh and seagrass meadow ecosystems with high ecological and economical values play an important role in dissipating energy from waves and currents. In this research we develop a pioneering 3D numerical and analytical model validated using experiments from the new state-of-the-art wave &
current tank and seawater flume in GreenBridge, to achieve new insights in the waves-currentvegetation interaction.
Conservation biology of fragmented wild orchid populations: integrating genetics and ecology in a spatial context. KU Leuven
(Epi)Genetic studies and system biology approaches to characterize rare inherited bleeding and platelet disorders: from patient studies to basic biology to cl inical applications KU Leuven
In this OT project, (epi)genetic large-scale studies in combination with functional in vitro studies will be used to characterize patients with “rare inherited Bleeding and Platelet Disorders (BPDs)”. (Epi)Genetic studies and system biology approaches to characterize rare inherited bleeding and platelet disorders: from patient studies to basic biology to clinical applications.
Toward a Unified Foundation for Evolutionary Biology KU Leuven
GEAR: Brussels Liver Research to Valorisation Alliance (B-Liver): Valorisation of VUB’s liver cell biology and toxicology expertise via a consortium focused on liver therapeutics, patient and consumer safety. Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Unlocking powerful non-model organisms in microbial synthetic biology - POSSIBL Ghent University
Synthetic biology is a new discipline that allows designing and creating novel, completely man-made biological systems such as metabolic pathways. The innovative technology is a game-changer for the sustainable production of pharmaceuticals, biofuels, enzymes, aroma compounds and bioplastics. The
synthetic systems are often implemented in E. coli or yeast cells because the biotechnological toolbox for these organisms is readily ...
Unlocking powerful nonmodel organisms in microbial synthetic biology - Possibl. Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Unlocking powerful non-model organisms in microbial synthetic biology - POSSIBL. KU Leuven
Towards Individualised Model-based Monitoring: From Biology to Technology KU Leuven
One of the main obstacles in applying engineering approaches to biological processes remains dealing with inter- and intra-individual differences. Therefore, it is highly challenging to accurately monitor their individual state (cfr. personalised medicine). The general objective of this PhD is to develop a framework for individualised model-based monitoring for biological processes, as inspired by control engineering concepts. The presented ...