Projects
The impact of nutrient homeostasis, the oxidative balance, the cell cycle and their interplay on cadmium-induced plant growth restriction. Hasselt University
The impact of urbanization on microbial community structure, pollinator behavior and mating system in the late-flowering plant Linaria vulgaris KU Leuven
Entering the XXIst century, humanity will face enormous challenges to its continued prosperity. This is because the ecosystem in which mankind participates is undergoing planetary scale alterations, giving birth to new unprecedented problems. The growth and changing distribution of human population is a constituent part of this so-called global change, and must be carefully studied in order to give the coming generations a chance for a better ...
Impact of plant- pollinator interactions on the selection of breeding systems, floral traits and plant performance in a spatially structured habitat Ghent University
Variation in flower and plants traits and reproductive success of plant populations can be affected by pollinator communities and by local soil conditions. This research aims to elucidate to what extent both factors inlfuence this process. An obseervational correlative and an experimental reaction norm approach will be carried out on the insect-pollinated Silene nutans in a fragmented dune landscape.
Impact of climatic extremes on plant communities. University of Antwerp
Biomechanical and bioengineering approaches in titanium implant osseointegration. KU Leuven
Implant therapy is a well-established treatment option for replacing missing teeth. Although its overall high success rate, successful implant osseointegration is not straightforward at anatomical sites and in pathologies associated with compromised bone and bone healing capacity such as diabetes and osteoporosis. Optimization of implant osseointegration in impaired bone conditions is one of the challenges remaining in implant dentistry. In ...
Novel materials to prevent dental implant infections KU Leuven
Unified, individualised, and self−adapting sound processing for combined cochlear implant and hearing aid Stimulation. KU Leuven
Cochlear implants can restore the hearing of the deaf by electrically stimulating the auditory nerve. They are often combined with a hearing aid in the non−implanted ear. This is called bimodal stimulation. Speech perception in a noisy environment and sound source localisation is still poor with these devices. They are manually fitted to individual patients by an audiologist in a fairly rudimentary and time consuming way. We will improve this ...
Development and functionalisation of biomedical implant surfaces. KU Leuven
Ultrashort Pulsed Laser Processing of Zirconia-based Ceramics for Implant Applications KU Leuven
Zirconia-based ceramics exhibit great potential for implant applications due to their outstanding material properties. Laser surface texturing is a promising method for modifying the surface properties of implant materials, thus achieving specific desired functionalities. This research aims to achieve precise and efficient surface texturing of zirconia-based ceramics, while mitigating negative effects on material properties, enabling tailored ...