Projects
Valorizing algorithms (developed by MSI/ECOOM/INCENTiM) by means of Software products. KU Leuven
Socio-affective Communication through Ultrasonic Vocalizations in Rodents: Improving Translational Research Models for Neuropsychiatric Dysfunctions KU Leuven
Modeling human neuropsychiatric dysfunctions in rodents is an extremely daunting challenge, given the subjective nature of many symptoms, the lack of relevant biomarkers and objective diagnostic tools, together with the early state of the pertinent neurobiology and genetics. In fact, the progress in understanding relevant phathophysiological mechanisms has been frustratingly slow and the identification of new therapeutic targets is at a near ...
IL-13-overexpressing anti-inflammatory macrophages suppress trauma induced premature immune aging. Hasselt University
Predictive genetic markers for targeted therapy in gynaecological cancers: bridging the gap between “one-size-fits-all” and personalized treatment KU Leuven
Thinking about your thinking: A more fine-grained study of the role of metacognitive monitoring in children’s arithmetic learning KU Leuven
The molecular basis of human-induced life history adaptation. University of Antwerp
Use of biomass-derived carbons (BCs) and BC-derived products for soil amendment and in soilless growing media Ghent University
The energy crisis, environmental pollution and global warming are serious problems that are of great concern
throughout the world. Around 40% of the world’s energy consumption is dedicated to the production of materials
and chemicals. Thus, there is a need to develop high-performance materials based on renewable resources, simpler
to synthesise and cost effective. Carbon materials derived from renewable resources (e.g., ...
Insight in the effect of (a combination of) cell disruption techniques on the extraction of lipids from Nannochloropsis KU Leuven
Microalgae are a promising new type of biomass for the production of food ingredients. Microalgae such as Nannochloropsis sp. are rich in lipids including the essential omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Extraction of these lipids while maintaining their stability is not straightforward. In addition, mechanistic insight on the effects of extraction and cell wall disruption techniques on the biomass matrix is often ...
A Cultural Psychological Approach to Acculturation. KU Leuven
In the current research program, I further develop and empirically test a cultural psychological approach to acculturation that centers on the notion of ‘cultural fit’ – i.e., the extent to which an individual’s pattern of psychological functioning is similar to the typical pattern of others in the socio-cultural context. I start from the cultural psychological insights that people are encouraged and rewarded to fit their socio-cultural ...