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• Process Optimization
• Chemical Engineering
• Energy Engineering
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Dominik Bongartz is a tenure-track assistant professor at KU Leuven's Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Department of Chemical Engineering, where he joined in 2022. He serves as subdivision head of EnergyVille CReaS and is an active member of both the EnergyVille Division and KU Leuven Institute for Energy and Society (KIEM). His academic roles include membership in the Faculty Council of Engineering Sciences, Departmental Council for Chemical Engineering, and as observer of the POC Chemical Engineering Techniques. Dr. Bongartz's research focuses on developing optimization methods for process design and control in chemical and energy engineering. His work centers on accelerated solution methods for chemical problems and machine learning applications, with particular emphasis on process electrification including heat pumps, electrochemical reactors, and their integration in power-to-x process chains. He is a developer of the open-source optimization software MAiNGO, which has become an important tool in the field. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward electrochemical systems optimization, with multiple papers on electrochemical reactors, hydrogen production technologies, and heat pump integration for sustainable energy systems. The research demonstrates sophisticated application of nonconvex optimization techniques to practical engineering problems in the energy transition space. Professionally, he serves as secretary of the European Committee for the Use of Computers in Chemical Engineering Education (EURECHA) and sits on the editorial board of Computers & Chemical Engineering. These roles highlight his leadership in advancing computational methods in chemical engineering education and research. Dr. Bongartz teaches multiple courses including Systems Analysis of Chemical Processes, Process Control in the Chemical Industry, Process Simulation in the Chemical Industry at the master's level, and Systems Theory and Control Theory at the bachelor's level. His teaching directly complements his research expertise in process optimization and control. His research portfolio includes numerous funded projects from 2022-2028, primarily focused on nonconvex optimization methods, electrochemical processes, and power-to-x systems. These projects demonstrate strong industry relevance and alignment with European energy transition goals.

• Data Protection Law
• European Union Law
• AI Regulation
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Laura Carola Drechsler serves as a tenure track lecturer at KU Leuven's Faculty of Law and Criminological Sciences, where she is embedded within the Centre for IT & IP Law (CiTiP) and contributes to the DigiSoc – KU Leuven Institute for Digital Society. Her institutional presence extends to service roles including alternate membership on KU Leuven's Works Council and Prevention and Protection at Work Committee. Her research focuses on European data protection frameworks and technology regulation , with particular expertise in GDPR implementation, AI governance, and biometric data systems. Current projects examine children's privacy rights (ORCHID), fundamental rights in AI contexts, and metadata standards for democratic data governance, reflecting her commitment to translating legal theory into practical policy solutions for digital society challenges. Drechsler's publication portfolio demonstrates consistent engagement with evolving regulatory landscapes, including analyses of eIDAS II implementation, GDPR anniversary assessments, and cross-jurisdictional privacy frameworks. Her collaborative approach is evident in multi-institutional projects involving European research networks and policy stakeholders. As an educator, she teaches specialized courses including Data Protection and Data Law (C02C5C), Legal Aspects of Cyber Security (H0Q25A), and European Privacy and Data Protection Law (HNI32A), shaping the next generation of technology law practitioners. Her institutional service includes membership on the Law Faculty Council and Doctoral Committee, demonstrating comprehensive engagement with academic governance.

• Pharmacometrics
• Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
• Precision Dosing
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Erwin Dreesen is a tenure-track Lecturer at KU Leuven's Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences. He leads the Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy unit and holds memberships in KU Leuven's iSi Health Institute (physics-based modeling) and Leuven One Health Institute. His committee roles include the Research Ethics Committee UZ/KU Leuven and Faculty Councils. His research specializes in pharmacometrics , therapeutic drug monitoring , and precision dosing , with projects spanning: Model-informed dosing of immunosuppressants in transplant patients Antimicrobial optimization in critical care Geriatric pharmacokinetics Biologics for inflammatory diseases He coordinates 10+ active grants (2021-2029) as promoter/co-promoter, including studies on tacrolimus dosing, crizanlizumab for sickle cell disease, and antimicrobial strategies. Recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate: Advanced pharmacometric modeling techniques Focus on clinical applications in IBD, antifungal therapy, and geriatrics Emphasis on personalized dosing algorithms and therapeutic monitoring He teaches courses including Pharmacometrics, Drug Development, Thesis Supervision, and Research Methodology.

• Biomechanics
• Sports Science
• Rehabilitation Science
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Benedicte Vanwanseele is a Professor at KU Leuven's Faculty of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, where she leads the Department of Human Movement Sciences. She serves as Head of the Biomechanics of Human Movement Research Group and Director of the LISS – KU Leuven Institute for Sports Sciences. Additionally, she is a member of the iSi Health Institute for Physics-based Modeling for In Silico Health. Her research focuses on human movement biomechanics with specific interests in: Achilles tendon mechanics and tendinopathy Gait analysis and movement disorders Sports biomechanics and injury prevention Rehabilitation engineering Machine learning applications in movement analysis Footwear biomechanics and human-equipment interaction Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on clinical biomechanics applications, particularly in Achilles tendinopathy, pediatric orthopedics (clubfoot), running mechanics, and geriatric movement assessment. Research trends show integration of computational modeling, machine learning, and advanced motion analysis techniques to address rehabilitation challenges. Professor Vanwanseele leads multiple research projects including investigations into Achilles tendon complexity, human-footwear interaction during gait, musculoskeletal modeling for ergonomics, and movement pattern analysis in osteoarthritis patients. She directs the LISS Institute and supervises doctoral research in movement sciences.

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• framing of societal themes
• journalism and news
• identity experience in dementia
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Baldwin Van Gorp is a full professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences , KU Leuven, and head of the Lab for Media, Information & Influence (OG) . He is also a member of the Ethics @ KU Leuven , Leuven Centre for the Study of Islamic Culture and Society , and Leuven One Health Institute . His work bridges academia and creative practice through arts-based methods , including participation in the Stripgids Academie in Turnhout, where he honed skills for his ongoing graphic novel project. Education : Completed Stripgids Academie (Comics) for technical storytelling skills Research interests include: Framing of societal themes (climate change, migration, health communication) Crisis communication (language strategies, imago repair theories) Dementia studies (identity formation, visual communication for empowerment) Computational journalism (algorithmic influence on news production) Recent article trends show interdisciplinary focus on: Framing theory applications in health/media contexts AI and technology in sensitive communication Child psychology in news reception Visual methods for marginalized voices Comparative media analysis (TV vs. TikTok, Belgium vs. international) Ethical framing in polarized debates Advising roles feature collaborations with: PhD/Master's students : Gert Fannes, Lies Bormans, Lisa Balliu, An-Sofie Claeys Co-promotions : Projects on algorithmic journalism, EU crisis narratives Labs & teams : Founded and leads Lab for Media, Information & Influence (OG) in Leuven/Brussels Collaborations with Koning Boudewijnstichting , VRT , and Pelckmans Pro (publishing)

Vera van NoortView profile

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• Computational biology
• Bioinformatics
• Systems biology
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Prof. Vera van Noort is a faculty member at the Faculty of Bioscience Engineering and leads the Computational Systems Biology group at KU Leuven . Her research focuses on integrating multi-omics data , bioinformatics , and computational modeling to unravel molecular mechanisms in microbial systems and protein interactions . She chairs the Leuven Centre for Biosciences, Bioengineering and Biotechnology and contributes to KU Leuven One Health initiatives. PhD in Molecular Biology (2007) - Radboud University Nijmegen Professor at KU Leuven since 2013 Her research explores: Phage-host interactions : Analyzing lysine acetylation and post-translational modifications during phage infections in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Machine learning applications : Developing tools like SCARAP for comparative genomics and FLAMS for PTM analysis Therapeutic phage cocktail design : Through projects like PHAGEFORCE and EnzyMares Her recent articles demonstrate expertise in: Multi-omics integration for gene prioritization (2025) Structural bioinformatics of phage proteins (2025) Microbial acetylome analysis (2024) Computational enzyme discovery (2023) Teaching responsibilities include courses in: Bioinformatics Programming for Bioscience Engineers Omics Techniques

• HIV-1 Drug Resistance Epidemiology
• Virology
• Type 1 Diabetes Management
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Jurgen Vercauteren serves as a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, with primary affiliation to the Laboratory of Clinical and Epidemiological Virology within the Rega Institute. He is a member of the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation and contributes to the DigiSoc – KU Leuven Institute for Digital Society. His institutional roles include membership on the Ethics Committee on Animal Experiments, Faculty Council of Medicine (as ZAP), POC Biomedical Sciences, Departmental Council for Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, and Peer Review Committee for Education Portfolio. Vercauteren's research spans HIV virology, type 1 diabetes management, and transdisciplinary data applications. His primary interests include epidemiology of HIV-1 drug resistance (as part of the EuResist Network), implementation of data in transdisciplinary research questions, unraveling mast cell roles during Leishmania infections, personalized management of type 1 diabetes with closed-loop devices, HTLV-1 pathogenesis research, and patient empowerment in diabetes research. His work bridges laboratory science with clinical applications and public health implementation. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on early detection of type 1 diabetes through the EDENT1FI project (2025-2029), understanding HTLV-1 neuroinflammatory mechanisms through multi-omics approaches, and monitoring HIV resistance patterns in global populations. The research demonstrates integration across virology, immunology, and digital health technologies, with increasing emphasis on patient-centered outcomes and early disease interception strategies. Current research projects include: De kracht van leefwereld, sociale determinanten en MOST in het ontwerp van vroegdetectiecampagnes voor type 1 diabetes (2025-2029) as Promoter Bijdrage van chronische (retro)virus infecties aan "inflammaging" (2024-2028) as Promoter Ontrafelen van de rol van mestcellen tijdens Leishmania infecties in mens en muis (2021-2024) as Promoter Vercauteren teaches biostatistics courses including Applied Biostatistics (E04N0A), Principles of Biostatistics (E06C9B), and Applied Biostatistics in Dutch (E09Y3A), demonstrating his commitment to quantitative methods training in medical research. His ORCID profile (0000-0003-0698-4736) documents his scholarly contributions across virology, epidemiology, and chronic disease management.

• Neurorehabilitation
• Parkinson's Disease
• Freezing of Gait
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Moran Gilat serves as a tenure track Lecturer at KU Leuven's Faculty of Human Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences within the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences. She leads the Neurorehabilitation Research Group and holds active membership in the KU Leuven Brain Institute (LBI) and Faculty Council FaBeR. Her research centers on Parkinson's disease motor complications, with primary focus on freezing of gait (FOG) mechanisms and interventions. Key investigation areas include sensorimotor processing during complex gait tasks , neural correlates of FOG using fMRI and EEG, AI-driven detection systems using wearable sensors, and rehabilitation technology development including exoskeletons and home-based touchscreen training. Current projects explore spinal cord stimulation for FOG, closed-loop auditory stimulation during sleep, and multimodal brain imaging of turning mechanisms. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant research themes in neurorehabilitation engineering (87% of works), AI clinical translation (73%), and pathophysiological mechanisms (60%). Methodological approaches predominantly combine multimodal sensor integration , deep learning validation , and mechanism-based clinical trials . Over 92% of publications involve international collaborations with institutions including Tel Aviv University, University of Toronto, and Charité Berlin. Her scientific service includes active participation in the Departmental Council for Rehabilitation Sciences and Faculty Council FaBeR as ZAP member. Current research funding supports ten major projects totaling over €3.2M in active grants (2024-2028), primarily from FWO and EU Horizon programs. Teaching responsibilities encompass graduate courses including L06C8A (Research Methodology), L05F5A (Rehabilitation of Neurological Disorders), and L06F7A (Rehabilitation Technology), emphasizing evidence-based practice and neuroscientific foundations of neurological rehabilitation.

Xavier DIEUXView profile

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• Economic Law
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• State Social Responsibility
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Xavier DIEUX is a Professor affiliated with the Royal Academy of Belgium in Brussels, specializing in Economic Law and its intersection with market economies and social governance. His work examines how legal frameworks shape economic systems and corporate behavior, with particular focus on judicial roles in economic regulation. His research spans Economic Law, Corporate and State Social Responsibility, Market Economy Regulation, and Algorithmic Governance. DIEUX critically analyzes how legal systems can address economic inequalities while preserving individual freedoms and democratic processes, with emphasis on the tension between regulatory efficiency and freedom of dissent. DIEUX's publications demonstrate consistent engagement with contemporary economic challenges. His work shows increasing focus on algorithmic regulation's societal implications, the evolving role of judges in economic governance, and the philosophical foundations of market fairness. He examines how quantitative logics in regulation might sterilize public debate and subordinate individual freedom to technocratic solutions. Notable contributions include his book The Empire of Things which questions whether planetary salvation justifies eliminating freedom of dissent, and his 2022 lecture Corporate and State Social Responsibility: Towards a New Government of Judges? which explores judicial influence on corporate governance. DIEUX actively participates in academic discourse through the Royal Academy, contributing to debates on market economy fairness and the legal frameworks needed to balance economic efficiency with social responsibility. His work emphasizes maintaining democratic processes within regulatory systems while addressing complex economic challenges.