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Viacheslav V. LytvynenkoView profile

Research Professor

• Theology
• Patristics
• Medieval Slavic Studies
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Dr. Viacheslav V. Lytvynenko is a Research Professor at Charles University, Prague, and an Affiliated Researcher in Historical Theology at the Evangelical Theological Faculty, Leuven. He holds a Ph.D. in Greek Patristics (2014), an M.Th. (2003) from ETF Leuven, and a B.Th. (1996) from Donetsk Christian University. His research focuses on theological and textual analysis of patristic works , particularly those attributed to Athanasius of Alexandria and Pseudo-Athanasian texts in Slavonic traditions. He investigates manuscript transmission , translation errors , scribal habits , and the reception of anti-Arian motifs in medieval Slavic contexts, including Russia, Bulgaria, and Serbia. Recent publications highlight his expertise in manuscript studies (e.g., marginalia in Old Permic script), exegetical traditions (e.g., allegory in Pseudo-Athanasian texts), and historical theology (e.g., the evolution of the 'Knyazhiy Izbornik' in Slavic literature). His work bridges patristics , Byzantine studies , and Slavic medieval history . He has taught at multiple institutions, including ETF Leuven (2015–present), Gordon-Conwell Theological Faculty (2014–present), and Donetsk Christian University (2003–2010). While no student lists or awards are documented, his collaborations (e.g., with Irina Gritsevskaya) and extensive bibliography reflect significant contributions to theological and Slavic scholarship.

• Conspiracy Theories
• Digital Game Culture
• Religion and Media
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Stef Aupers serves as Professor of Media Culture at KU Leuven's Institute for Media Studies within the Faculty of Social Sciences. His research centers on cultural sociology of media, examining meaning production, representation, and consumption in contemporary digital cultures with particular focus on conspiracy theories, game studies, and religious mediatization. His primary research domains include: Conspiracy Theory Discourse in Digital Spaces Digital Game Culture and Social Dynamics Religion-Media Intersections Popular Culture Analysis Mediatization of Modern Myth Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications reveals consistent exploration of how conspiracy theorists construct worldviews through digital platforms, the commodification of religion in gaming ecosystems, and socio-technical exclusion mechanisms. His work demonstrates methodological sophistication in analyzing YouTube/Reddit communities, audiovisual rhetoric, and epistemological boundary work between mainstream and alternative knowledge systems. Aupers actively contributes as keynote speaker, conference organizer, and academic journal reviewer, with expertise spanning media analysis, conspiracy culture interpretation, and science-religion discourse. His research provides critical frameworks for understanding contemporary digital culture's most contentious phenomena through cultural sociological lenses.

Tatiana KopaleishviliView profile

Adjunct Assistant Professor

• Religious Freedom
• Missiology
• History of Religious Communities
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Tatiana Kopaleishvili is a Guest Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and Missiology at the Evangelische Theologische Faculteit (ETF) Leuven, where she also coordinates the Institute for the Study of Freedom of Religion or Belief. She holds a Ph.D. in World History from Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University (2013) and has taught at institutions including Grace School of Theology in Texas and as a researcher at ETF Leuven since 2019. Her academic work focuses on religious freedom, missiology, and the history of religious communities in Georgia and Europe, particularly under Soviet and post-Soviet contexts. Her research explores topics such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on religious freedom in Europe, the historical dynamics of Catholic and Protestant communities in Georgia, and the interplay between legal frameworks and religious minorities. Notable publications include her co-edited book Religious Freedom in Times of COVID-19: A European Perspective (2025) and articles in journals like International Journal for Religious Freedom and Balkanistic Forum . Kopaleishvili’s work combines historical analysis with contemporary legal and societal issues, emphasizing the intersection of religion, policy, and identity. She is affiliated with multiple research projects, including the Shota Rustaveli Foundation’s Young Scholar initiative in Batumi.

• Psychopathology
• Eating Disorders
• Non-suicidal Self-injury
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Laurence Claes is a Professor and Head of Clinical Psychology at KU Leuven's Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences. His academic career spans multiple research domains with a focus on psychopathology, particularly eating disorders and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), examined through the lens of identity formation processes. He maintains strong affiliations with the LC&Y - KU Leuven Institute for Child and Youth and serves on several important committees including the Faculty Doctoral Committee for Psychology and Educational Sciences as ombudswoman for KU Leuven staff. Professor Claes' research primarily investigates the complex relationship between identity development and various forms of psychopathology, with special attention to adolescents and emerging adults. His work consistently demonstrates how identity processes serve as both risk and protective factors across multiple clinical presentations. He employs diverse methodologies including longitudinal studies, ecological momentary assessment, and both community and clinical samples to examine these relationships. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent thematic patterns across his work. His research shows strong connections between identity functioning and eating disorders, non-suicidal self-injury, body image concerns, and personality pathology. He frequently examines how identity processes mediate relationships between other psychological constructs and clinical outcomes. His work spans multiple contexts including cancer survivorship, athletic performance, and digital environments. Professor Claes actively supervises numerous doctoral candidates and collaborates extensively with researchers both within KU Leuven (particularly with Koen Luyckx) and internationally. His work appears in high-impact journals across psychology, psychiatry, and related fields, demonstrating the transdisciplinary nature of his research. His teaching responsibilities include courses on clinical diagnostics for adults and the elderly (P0V88A, P0X60A), psychological interventions (P0W42A, P0N41B), single-case research (P0X93A), and clinical psychology practicum (P0Y05A, P0W57A, P0Y08A), indicating his commitment to both research and clinical training.

• Digital Media
• Media and Communication
• Sociology of Youth
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Tom DE LEYN is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at Hasselt University's School of Social Sciences, where he contributes to the Capacity group Social Sciences and the Research group Research for Digitalisation, Diversity and Democracy. His work bridges media studies, sociology, and digital anthropology with a focus on youth experiences in technology-mediated environments. Based at Campus Hasselt in the Faculty of Law building, he actively engages in interdisciplinary research examining the societal implications of digital transformation. His research centers on Digital Media, Media and Communication, and the Sociology of Youth, with particular emphasis on Privacy and Surveillance dynamics across diverse cultural contexts. He investigates how children, adolescents, and ethno-religious minorities navigate digital spaces, parental mediation, and mobile technologies through qualitative and ethnographic approaches. Key themes include digital disconnection practices, intimate surveillance, and the socio-cultural construction of technology use, often comparing Global North and South contexts like Belgium and Liberia. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a cohesive trajectory examining digital harms assessment scales, children's perspectives on surveillance, and the paradoxes of digital disconnection policies. His work consistently employs innovative methodologies like the 360° interview technique while addressing critical gaps in understanding racial, gendered, and age-based digital inequalities. This scholarship demonstrates strong thematic continuity across media sociology, youth studies, and critical technology assessment. No scientific awards were mentioned in available sources. Tom DE LEYN actively contributes to academic training as a coordinating lecturer for courses including Media and Communication Studies I, Digital Media and Civil Society, and Qualitative Research Methods. He currently leads the 'Environmental analysis digital skills' research project (2025) focused on community service learning contexts, demonstrating practical engagement with digital inclusion initiatives. Within Hasselt University's research ecosystem, he operates through the Research group Research for Digitalisation, Diversity and Democracy, which examines technology's societal impacts through lenses of diversity, democratic processes, and digital transformation. This affiliation positions his work at the intersection of theoretical innovation and real-world policy relevance, particularly regarding youth digital rights and inclusive technology design.

• Classics
• Ancient History
• Papyrology
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Mark Depauw is a Professor at the Faculty of Arts , KU Leuven. He leads the Research Group Antiquity, Leuven and is deeply involved in digital humanities initiatives, particularly through the Trismegistos project and its extensions like Trismegistos+ and STUDIUM.AI . His work bridges classical studies with computational methods. Research Focus: Quantitative analysis of classical text reception in early modern Europe Network analysis of ancient literary and social connections Development of digital infrastructures (GLAUx Treebank, Trismegistos) for ancient textual studies Application of transformer models and named entity recognition to Greek and Latin texts Membership & Collaborations: Member of the Faculty Council of Arts Part of KU Leuven Institute for Digital Society (DigiSoc) Core contributor to LECTIO for textual transmission studies Collaborator on international projects like CLARIAH-VL+ and NIKAW Teaching: He contributes to courses in historical data management, Greek papyrology, and digital research methods. His pedagogical approach integrates computational tools with classical scholarship.

Luigi PannoneView profile

Physician Scientist

• Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Arrhythmia Management
• Catheter Ablation Techniques
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Luigi Pannone is an External employee in the Clinical Sciences department at Brussels University Hospital, specializing in Heart Rhythm Research and Cardiovascular Diseases. He serves as a Physician in Heartrhythmmanagement, contributing significantly to the field of cardiac electrophysiology with a focus on arrhythmia management and ablation techniques. His primary research interests center around cardiac electrophysiology, with particular focus on Brugada Syndrome, Atrial Fibrillation, Catheter Ablation techniques, and Heart Rhythm Disorders. His work has significantly advanced understanding of arrhythmia mechanisms and treatment approaches, particularly in the areas of pulsed field ablation technology and diagnostic techniques for inherited arrhythmia syndromes. He has published extensively on topics ranging from genetic variants in Brugada Syndrome to novel ablation catheter technologies and their clinical applications. Dr. Pannone's recent research output shows a strong emphasis on innovative ablation technologies, particularly pulsed field ablation, with numerous publications examining its safety, efficacy, and applications across various arrhythmia substrates. His work spans from basic mapping studies to large multicenter registries evaluating real-world clinical outcomes. Paul Dudley White International Scholar Award-Belgium (2023) Dr. Pannone serves as an Editor for Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine and has contributed to 181 research outputs with 1057 citations and an h-index of 17. His research collaborations span multiple institutions, reflecting his standing in the international cardiac electrophysiology community. His work on the Affera Ventricular Arrhythmia Ablation (AVAAR) Registry and other multicenter studies demonstrates his leadership in clinical research. Dr. Pannone is actively involved in cutting-edge research on heart rhythm management, particularly focusing on novel ablation technologies and their clinical implementation. His work bridges the gap between technological innovation and clinical practice, with a particular emphasis on improving outcomes for patients with complex arrhythmias.

• Household Economics
• Revealed Preference Theory
• Collective Household Models
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Laurens Cherchye is a Full Professor at the Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, KU Leuven, with additional affiliations as Extramural Fellow at Tilburg University's CentER, International Research Fellow at the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), and Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). His institutional roles include membership in the Council of the Faculty of Economics and Business and the Research Council's Executive Body. His research centers on revealed preference theory , collective household models , and nonparametric production analysis . Key interests include: Marital matching patterns and intrahousehold allocations Household economics and poverty dynamics Nonparametric efficiency measurement Behavioral foundations of family decision-making Recent publications reveal a strong focus on life-cycle welfare analysis in household contexts, with methodological innovations in nonparametric testing for collective models. His work bridges microeconomic theory with empirical policy evaluation , particularly in family economics and poverty reduction. Cherchye actively supervises doctoral candidates including V. Cordova Silveira and G.P. Fernández Barros. His research is supported by major grants including ERC project SHARP, BELSPO project BE-PARADIS, and the 600-year KU Leuven Chair on poverty reduction (2024-2028). He leads the GARP research group and directs key projects like: "Marital matching patterns and intrahousehold allocations" (2025-2028) "Child poverty in household economics" (2024-2028) "Household decisions and individual welfare: a life cycle perspective"

Magda FahrniView profile

Professor

• Women's History
• Family History
• History of Quebec
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Magda Fahrni serves as a Professor at the University of Quebec at Montreal (UQAM), specializing in women's history, family history, and the socio-cultural evolution of Quebec and Canada throughout the 20th century. Her scholarship has established foundational narratives in Canadian social history through rigorous archival research and interdisciplinary analysis. Her research examines gender dynamics within postwar reconstruction, the political dimensions of domestic life, and epidemic responses in Canadian society. Key thematic threads include the intersection of public policy and private life, women's collective agency, and community resilience during historical crises such as the 1918 influenza pandemic. This work bridges historical methodology with contemporary social theory to illuminate enduring patterns in Canadian identity formation. Professor Fahrni's publications reveal a consistent trajectory of scholarly innovation from 2005-2012, evolving from micro-historical studies of Montreal families to macro-analyses of national community-building. Her editorial collaborations demonstrate particular strength in synthesizing diverse perspectives on postwar social transformation, while her epidemic history research pioneered new frameworks for understanding medical crises as cultural phenomena. Her distinguished recognition includes: Clio-Québec Prize from the Canadian Historical Association (2006) for Household Politics: Montreal Families and Postwar Reconstruction Though specific advising records remain undocumented in available sources, her co-authorship of seminal textbooks like Canadian Women: A History indicates substantial mentorship in developing next-generation historical scholarship. No grant funding details are provided in the source material.

Omar Lozano GarciaView profile

Researcher

• Nanoparticle Toxicology
• Nanomaterials Safety
• Inhalation Toxicology
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Omar Lozano Garcia is a Researcher at the University of Namur, actively contributing to nanoparticle toxicology, materials safety, and biomedical engineering. His work spans regulatory frameworks, environmental health impacts, and nanomaterial-biointerface studies. Doctor of Sciences (2009): Nb-doped In 2 O 3 thin films Master in Economics (2015): Oil price impacts on economies Research focuses on: Nanoparticle biodistribution (SiC/TiO 2 in lungs/cardiovascular systems), toxicological mechanisms (ROS inhibition, protein corona shielding), and regulatory testing (NANOREG, NanoValid projects). Key methodologies include micro-PIXE , in vivo models , and physicochemical characterization . Recent publications highlight: 2019 cardiac effects in hypertensive rats, 2016 physicochemical evaluations of food-grade nanoparticles, and 2015 pulmonary toxicity models. Chargé de Recherche (2014) 2013 Fellowship for SiC nanoparticle biodistribution studies He contributes to datasets and participates in major conferences including EuroNanoForum 2015 and Nanosafe 2014, focusing on harmonizing safety testing protocols across Europe.

Malaika BrengmanView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Retail Consumer Behavior
• Virtual Retail Environments
• Consumer Trust
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Malaika Brengman serves as a Senior Lecturer and postdoctoral researcher at the Free University of Brussels, specializing in consumer behavior within retail contexts. Her academic work bridges Communication Sciences, Business Studies, and Media Innovation through interdisciplinary research on digital retail environments. Her research focuses on consumer decision-making processes in physical and virtual retail spaces, with particular expertise in trust formation, digital signage effectiveness, and the psychological impact of emerging technologies. Key interests include: How virtual worlds influence retail appeal and consumer threat perception The relationship between store environment design and initial trust development Implicit measurement techniques for assessing service experiences Consumer responses to AI-driven personalization in retail settings Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on augmented reality applications, vaccine attitude segmentation, and social media addiction pathways, demonstrating methodological diversity across behavioral experiments and large-scale consumer surveys. Her scientific contributions have been recognized through multiple awards including the Best Conference Paper Award (2010), Best Extended Abstract Award (2020), and a Highly Commended Paper distinction (2016). These accolades highlight her impact in retail technology and consumer psychology research. Brengman actively supervises doctoral candidates and serves on PhD committees, with documented supervision of at least 153 academic works. She frequently engages with media as an expert on consumer finance topics, particularly regarding energy pricing impacts and savings behaviors during economic uncertainty. Her current projects include Brubotics (human-centered robotics) and SHALGO (algorithmic systems research). She maintains significant external engagement through advisory roles in consumer protection initiatives and regular media commentary on retail trends and consumer behavior patterns.

Francis HeylighenView profile

Research Professor

• Cybernetics
• Complex Systems
• Self-organization
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Francis Heylighen is a Research Professor at the Free University of Brussels (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), where he directs the transdisciplinary Center Leo Apostel and leads the Evolution, Complexity and Cognition research group. He is also affiliated with the Department of History, Art and Philosophy (HARP), teaching courses such as Complexity and Evolution , Mind, Brain & Body , and Effective Thinking to philosophy students. His work spans cybernetics, complex systems theory, and the concept of the Global Brain , integrating insights from physics, computer science, and philosophy. Research Focus: Emergence of intelligent organization through self-organization, stigmergy, and distributed cognition Key Projects: Principia Cybernetica Project, Global Brain Institute, and computational models of collective intelligence Contributions: Coined the mathematical foundations of the Global Brain concept, developed Challenge Propagation theory for distributed intelligence, and advanced Chemical Organization Theory for modeling autopoietic systems His publications (over 200) and Google Scholar citations (14,000+ with H-index 59) reflect his interdisciplinary impact across evolutionary systems, philosophy of technology, and complexity science. He has received biographical listings in Who's Who and a 2015 Outstanding Technology Contribution Award from the Web Intelligence Consortium.

Liora IsraëlView profile

Lecturer

• Sociology of Law
• Legal History
• Political Mobilization of Law
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Liora Israël is a Lecturer in Sociology at the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences (EHESS) in Paris, a position she has held since 2006, and served as Visiting Professor at CHDAJ during the 2017-2018 academic year. Her academic work centers on the dynamic relationship between legal frameworks and societal structures, with emphasis on historical and political dimensions of law. Her research spans legal history, political mobilization of law, and law's role in elite formation. She investigates how social movements strategically deploy legal mechanisms, as seen in her analysis of judicial resistance during the Vichy regime and contemporary applications of law in political contexts. Her methodological approach integrates empirical socio-legal research with historical analysis to examine law as both a tool of power and resistance. Dr. Israël's publications consistently explore law's dual function in maintaining social order and enabling transformative change. Her work bridges historical case studies with theoretical frameworks in socio-legal studies, revealing patterns in how legal systems interact with political movements across different eras. Scientific recognition includes: Adam Podgórecki International Prize (2008) She contributes extensively to academic discourse through editorial roles at the Canadian Journal of Law and Society (since 2009) and Droit et Société (since 2011), and participates in the Thematic Network “Sociology of Law and Justice” of the French Sociological Association and the Law and Society Association.

• Educational Psychology
• Teacher Training
• Collaborative Pedagogy
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Aron Decuyper is an active researcher at Ghent University's Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Department of Educational Studies, specializing in collaborative teaching dynamics and teacher professional development. His work primarily focuses on team teaching implementation, teacher self-efficacy, and instructional effectiveness within the Flemish educational context. His research interests center on educational psychology and teacher training , with specific expertise in collaborative pedagogy, classroom dynamics, and teacher self-efficacy. Decuyper investigates how team teaching structures impact instructional quality, teacher collaboration patterns, and professional development needs, employing both quantitative large-scale surveys and qualitative video-based observation methodologies. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on team teaching dynamics across multiple dimensions: implementation challenges in Flemish schools, teacher self-efficacy measurements, behavioral observation studies, and the development of practical frameworks for educational practitioners. His work demonstrates increasing methodological sophistication from descriptive studies to complex multilevel analyses and mixed-methods approaches. Decuyper is actively involved in the ESTAFETT research project and the LOPO (LerarenOpleiding en Professionalisering) research group, contributing to teacher training innovations and educational policy recommendations in Flanders. His collaborative network includes key figures like Ruben Vanderlinde (28 co-publications) and Hanne Tack (20 co-publications), indicating strong institutional research partnerships. His current research trajectory shows expansion into related areas including teacher burnout recovery, global citizenship education, and digital feedback tools for teacher training, suggesting growing influence across multiple educational subdomains while maintaining core focus on collaborative teaching practices.

• Identity Construction
• Proactivity in Workplace
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
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Neveen Saied is an Assistant Professor of Leadership and Organisational Behaviour at Vlerick Business School, jointly affiliated with Ghent University. Her research focuses on identity construction, proactivity in workplaces, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and alternative work arrangements such as gig economy dynamics. She holds a Doctorate in Business Economics from Vlerick and Ghent University, and an MBA from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK. Neveen teaches DEI modules in Vlerick’s Full-Time MBA and Masters programs, and co-leads the Centre for Excellence in Leading Adaptive Organisations. Her professional experience spans 14 years across governments, NGOs, and private enterprises on four continents, including roles as a master trainer and coach. Her research emphasizes how workers proactively navigate identity challenges in turbulent environments, manage client relationships in non-traditional work settings, and foster inclusive workplace cultures. Her recent work explores identity resilience in adversarial contexts, gig workers’ thriving strategies, and ambivalent identification dynamics between independent workers and client organizations. She also investigates youth-led participatory action research methodologies for community engagement and hope-building initiatives. Neveen’s academic contributions span organizational behavior, management strategies, and workforce flexibility frameworks. She actively bridges theoretical research with practical applications through executive education and organizational consulting.