Projects
Compact and low cost Terahertz sensor for monitoring food quality Ghent University
The aim of the project is to develop a commercial food sensor. This sensor makes it possible to check the quality of packaged food within a package. Because such a sensor will be able to check the quality of individual packages at any time we think application of such a sensor will help to reduce food waste in the food industry drastically in the future. By pushing back the problem of food waste and food spoilage in the food industry, which ...
Development of a mobile sensor system, the BactiSense, for the onside detection of bacterial contaminations in water- and food samples. KU Leuven
Microbial contamination of food, feed, and water pose a persistent threat to human- and animal health. Usually, these infections are noticeable only in a later stage of the infection, resulting in the destruction of large batches of products. The precise identification of the underlying pathogen is time-consuming since cell culturing is always required, and often in combination with costly DNA profiling, which limits the use of these ...
PhD: Development of thermal- and impedance-based sensor for applications in the food industry. Hasselt University
Innovative approach to perform challenge tests for shelf-life and microbial stability determination in the food industry and allied sectors (I-Challenge) Ghent University
This project continues on the knowledge obtained from the previouw Advanced IOF project (finished in September 2021). The major objective of this new project is to deliver a ‘proof of concept’ to convince investors to participate in a spinoff or the licensing towards an international service provider that will market products which will greatly facilitate microbial shelf-life and stability tests in the food industry and allied sectors. The ...
Innovative approach to perform challenge tests for shelf-life and microbial stability determination in the food industry and allied sectors (I-Challenge) Ghent University
This project continues on the knowledge obtained from the previouw Advanced IOF project (finished in September 2021). The major objective of this new project is to deliver a ‘proof of concept’ to convince investors to participate in a spin-off or the licensing towards an international service provider that will market products which will greatly facilitate microbial shelf-life and stability tests in the food industry and allied sectors. The ...
Open testing and research facilities for top sectors in the West Flemish food industry KU Leuven
With a set-up of 38.4 billion euros in 2015, the Flemish food industry represented 1/5th of the turnover of the entire industry. In recent years, growth has continued to accelerate. However, it is questionable whether this can be sustained. after all, the sector faces many challenges: a strict policy and regulatory framework, a high ecological footprint, an explicit
engagement demand from the health debate, and consumers who are making ...
Open testing and research facilities for top sectors in the (West) Flemish food industry Ghent University
With a target of 38.4 billion euros in 2015, the Flemish food industry represented 1 / 5th of the turnover of the entire industry. Growth has picked up in recent years. However, the question is whether this can be maintained. After all, the sector faces many challenges: a strict policy and regulatory framework, a high ecological footprint, an explicit demand for engagement from the health debate, and consumers who are placing increasingly ...
Machine Learning for IOT Sensors and Wearables in Healthcare Applications KU Leuven
It is expected that more than 20% of the world population will be over 60 by 2050 and chronic disease will affect more than 8 out of 10 people over 60. Aging in place (or aging at home) has become an important aspect of redefining healthcare policy for elderly and meets the need of policy makers that aim to save costs compared to expensive institutional care. The aim of this project is to develop ICT – tools that support elderly and ...