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Stéphane Faulkner is an Associate Professor in Technologies and Information Systems Engineering at the University of Namur and serves as Vice-Rector for Digital Transformation, Quality, and Communication. He also holds guest professor positions at the IAG - Business School of the University of Louvain (UCL) and the University Faculties of St Louis of Brussels (FuSL). His academic appointments include membership in the Namur Digital Institute (NADI) and the Management of INformation and DIgital Transformation (MIND IT) research group. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Management Sciences from the University of Namur (2004), a Master in Financial Economics, and a Master in Computer Sciences (Civil Engineer). His doctoral dissertation focused on An architectural framework for describing BDI Multi-Agent Information systems . Faulkner's research centers on requirements engineering and the development of precise (formal) modeling notations, systematic methods, and tool support for multi-agent systems and services management systems. His work spans agent-oriented modeling, software project methodologies, and database engineering, with recent emphasis on blockchain applications and AI-enhanced decision support systems. His research demonstrates a clear trajectory from foundational work in multi-agent systems toward contemporary applications in digital transformation. His academic service includes membership on the advisory board of the BPM Forum, program committee roles for AOIS, IAT, and AOSE conferences, and reviewing for journals including JAAMAS, JWEIS, and IJAOSE. He has supervised numerous research projects including the Development of a Data-Intensive Recommendation Framework for Player Selection in Sport Management and Argumentation and Clarification in Requirements Engineering. Faulkner directs the Department of Management Sciences and is actively involved in the Blockchain for Information Systems workshop series. His research group, MIND IT, focuses on the intersection of information systems, digital transformation, and management science, with particular emphasis on practical applications in business contexts.

• Requirements Engineering for Information Systems
• Services Engineering
• Agent-Oriented Modeling, Design and Architectures
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Marijke De Couck is an unpaid Visiting Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel , Belgium. Her research focuses on cancer , pain management , physiology , and biofeedback , with a particular interest in vagus nerve mechanisms in oncology and psychosocial factors influencing pain perception. ORCID: 0000-0001-7887-8073 Research affiliation: Vrije Universiteit Brussel Her work explores biopsychosocial interventions like pain neuroscience education for cancer survivors, vagus nerve stimulation in disease processes, and the impact of perceived injustice on chronic pain. Recent publications include randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews on pain management, as well as interdisciplinary studies on resume screening biases. Notable research trends encompass: Teleprehabilitation protocols for breast cancer patients Meta-analytical approaches to pain psychology Neuromodulatory mechanisms in oncology Occupational psychology in hiring processes Active in multidisciplinary collaborations , she contributes to projects like IMAGica (2016-2023) involving genetic diseases and cardiac arrhythmias, as well as clinical trials with teams across Belgium, Netherlands, and international institutions.

• Cancer Research
• Physiology
• Pain Management
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Arturo Quiroz Marnef is a full-time doctoral researcher at Vrije Universiteit Brussel's Faculty of Physical Education and Physical Therapy, collaborating internationally with the University of Bern on chronic pain interventions. His work bridges rehabilitation science, nutrition, and exercise physiology to address complex pain conditions. Education: Master's in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy (Sports Physiotherapy option), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (2021, with great distinction) Dr. Quiroz Marnef's research centers on dietary modulation of pain pathways, investigating how plant-based diets, protein fortification, and weight loss interventions alter pain perception in chronic conditions like low back pain. His work uniquely integrates preclinical evidence with clinical applications, emphasizing the bidirectional relationship between nutrition and nociception while developing practical lifestyle interventions for obese pain patients. His publication portfolio reveals a strong focus on systematic evidence synthesis, with recent work analyzing dietary impacts across acute/chronic pain models and developing clinical protocols for nutrition-exercise synergies in pain management. The research consistently targets mechanistic understanding while maintaining clinical applicability. Scientific Awards: Gaston Beunen VBSW-prijs voor jonge onderzoeker (2022) for contributions to pain research Dr. Quiroz Marnef actively contributes to major European grants including FORTIPHY (elderly nutrition-exercise intervention) and BOW2L (chronic low back pain study), where he designs experimental protocols and leads ethical applications. His research advising spans collaboration with senior supervisors on trial design and data interpretation, while his proposal development includes the WEAVE trial for glucose metabolism analysis in pain interventions. He operates within VUB's rehabilitation research ecosystem and Bern's international pain network, participating in ultrasound assessment workshops and contributing to multidisciplinary teams focused on translating nutritional science into pain management protocols.

• Chronic Pain
• Nutrition
• Exercise
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Philippe Debeer serves as a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven , affiliated with the Department of Development and Regeneration . He is a core member of the Locomotor and Neurological Disorders research unit (UZ Leuven) and the iSi Health - KU Leuven Institute for Physics-based Modeling for In Silico Health . Additionally, he holds active membership in the Faculty Council of Medicine and Departmental Councils for Development and Regeneration as a ZAP representative. His research centers on shoulder biomechanics and orthopedic pathology , with emphasis on rotator cuff disorders, glenohumeral kinematics, and shoulder osteoarthritis. Utilizing advanced methodologies including biplanar radiography , statistical shape modeling , and in-vivo kinematic analysis , his work investigates the interplay between anatomical variations (e.g., B-glenoids), surgical interventions (e.g., total shoulder arthroplasty), and functional outcomes. Key themes include humeral head subluxation correction, rotator cuff degeneration patterns, and bone-muscle covariation. Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a cohesive research trajectory focused on quantitative assessment of shoulder pathology . His studies consistently integrate clinical orthopedics with engineering principles to develop physics-based models for diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders. Notably, his work bridges biomechanical analysis with surgical outcomes research, particularly in evaluating implant efficacy (e.g., Regeneten bioinductive implants) and surgical precision in joint reconstruction. Dr. Debeer contributes to interdisciplinary collaboration through the iSi Health institute and Locomotor and Neurological Disorders unit , where engineering, physics, and clinical expertise converge to advance in silico modeling for personalized orthopedic solutions. His research directly informs clinical protocols for shoulder arthroplasty and rotator cuff management.

• Biomechanics
• Orthopedics
• Shoulder Surgery
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Karin Hannes is a full professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences at KU Leuven , holding the Chair of Sociology. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary research through leadership roles in the Leuven Centre for Health Humanities , Leuven.AI , and LUSI - KU Leuven Institute for Urban Studies . Her work bridges social sciences, arts-based methodologies, and futures studies. BELONGS TO: Faculty of Social Sciences CHAIR: Sociology (OE) MEMBER OF: Leuven Centre for Health Humanities MEMBER OF: Leuven One Health Institute MEMBER OF: Leuven.AI MEMBER OF: LUSI - KU Leuven Institute for Urban Studies Her research focuses on innovative qualitative methodologies including arts-based approaches, systematic reviews, and participatory techniques. She leads projects like CirCoCreation (co-creation in circular construction) and The Eco-Chirurgen (art-inspired ecological restoration), while integrating creative dissemination practices across urban planning, social welfare, and digital health governance. Recent publications explore the application of futures wheel methodology, creative pedagogy in social sciences, and the role of art in evidence synthesis. She has developed tools like CONSENSYS for contextual sensitivity in systematic reviews and serves on the faculty council and board of social sciences. Scientific Awards: Received JBIC Brighter Futures Grant Program funding IMPAKT [Centre for Media Culture] Utrecht collaboration

• Innovative qualitative research methods
• Futures studies
• Systematic review methodology
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Koen Cuypers serves as a special guest lecturer at KU Leuven, affiliated with the Movement Control & Neuroplasticity Research Group and the KU Leuven Brain Institute . His work focuses on the intersection of motor control, neuroplasticity, and aging, with particular emphasis on cerebellar function and neurometabolite dynamics. His research spans several critical domains in neuroscience: Investigating GABA dynamics in motor learning across age groups Exploring cerebellar brain inhibition mechanisms in aging populations Developing neuromodulation techniques like HD-tACS for motor control enhancement Validating novel neuro-mobinavigation assessment tools Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a strong focus on age-related neural changes, with 70% of his work examining aging neuroscience through multimodal approaches including MRS, TMS, and systematic reviews. Cuypers actively contributes to major collaborative projects, notably as Co-promoter for the ongoing study The relationship between motor skill learning and GABA dynamics, synaptic density, and connectivity in motor brain regions (2020-2024). His methodological expertise spans neuroimaging, electrophysiology, and rehabilitation science, with consistent corresponding authorship on high-impact publications in journals like Cerebellum and NeuroImage .

• Motor Control
• Neuroplasticity
• Cerebellar Function
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Jan Verbakel is Senior Lecturer and Professor of Family Medicine at the Academic Center for General Practice , KU Leuven , Belgium, and serves as Vice Dean of Education in the Faculty of Medicine . He is a co-founder of LUHTAR (Leuven Unit for Health Technology Assessment Research) and the EPI-Centre , and an active member of Leuven One Health Institute . Education & Training While explicit degrees are not listed, Dr Verbakel’s role as practice trainer and extensive research leadership imply advanced clinical and research training in family medicine and primary-care epidemiology. Research Interests His work centres on improving primary-care diagnostics and antimicrobial stewardship, with major foci on: Point-of-care C-reactive protein testing to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing in children and adults. Development and validation of risk-prediction models for serious infections and gynaecological cancers. Health technology assessment of diagnostic innovations, including smart spirometry and microfluidic sampling devices. COVID-19 epidemiology, post-COVID rehabilitation and antimicrobial resistance. Publication Trends Across the past decade Dr Verbakel has published high-impact studies in The Lancet , BMJ , NEJM and Archives of Disease in Childhood . His articles cluster around 1) large-scale population-based cohort analyses of autoimmune and cardiovascular comorbidity, 2) systematic reviews and RCTs evaluating point-of-care biomarkers in primary care, and 3) COVID-19 prediction models and policy critiques. Scientific Awards & Recognition Specific prizes are not detailed in the supplied text; however, his national role as chair of the 2016 INAMI consensus meeting on rational antibiotic use in children and his extensive international collaborations underscore significant peer recognition. Grants & Projects He currently leads or co-leads several competitively funded projects: ARON project – multicentre trial on rapid CRP testing in children (promoter). microBAT – microfluidic sampling cartridge development (co-promoter). SARS-CoV-2 nursing-home study – epidemiology and intervention (promoter). Smart spirometry for GPs – HTA of AI-supported lung function testing (promoter). Labs & Teams Dr Verbakel spearheads interdisciplinary teams within LUHTAR and the EPI-Centre , integrating clinicians, health economists, statisticians and methodologists to conduct robust health-technology assessments and pragmatic clinical trials embedded in routine Belgian primary care.

• Family Medicine
• Primary Care
• Antimicrobial Stewardship
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Machteld Vandecandelaere serves as a tenure track lecturer in the Department of Instructional Psychology and Technology at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, KU Leuven. She holds dual membership in the LC&Y - KU Leuven Institute for Child and Youth and the LIVO – KU Leuven Institute for Educational Research, while chairing the educational committee for the Educational Master of Behavioral Sciences and participating in multiple Programme Oversight Committees across psychology and educational science programs. Her research concentrates on educational psychology with emphasis on instructional design for diverse classrooms, flexible learning pathways, grade retention policies, and educational effectiveness. She investigates teacher epistemological beliefs in scientific reasoning instruction, develops frameworks for powerful learning environments in secondary education's B-stream (vocational track), and examines policy impacts on educational equity, particularly through longitudinal studies of Chile's grade retention reforms. Analysis of her 2024-2025 publications reveals dominant trends in three interconnected domains: (1) grade retention policy evaluation in Chilean educational reforms, (2) pedagogical approaches to scientific reasoning and controversial issues in psychology education, and (3) design principles for inclusive learning environments targeting struggling students. These works consistently integrate teacher cognition studies with classroom implementation challenges. No scientific awards or honors are documented in the available records. As promotor on six active research projects funded by the Flemish government and KU Leuven, she directs investigations into learning environments for secondary education's B-stream (2021-2025), grade retention in Chile (2022-2025), and scientific reasoning pedagogy (2020-2026), securing sustained research support through 2026. Her supervision extends to master's theses in psychology and educational sciences through courses P0V10A and P0V11A. Embedded within KU Leuven's LC&Y and LIVO research ecosystems, she contributes to interdisciplinary teams developing evidence-based educational interventions, with current focus on teacher professionalization in vocational tracks and integrated learning environments for at-risk students as evidenced by her multi-case study on B-stream teacher working conditions.

• Educational Psychology
• Teaching Methods
• Diverse Classrooms
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Céline Gillebert serves as a Senior Lecturer at KU Leuven's Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences with primary affiliations in the Brain and Cognition research unit and KU Leuven Brain Institute. Her committee memberships include: PPW Faculty Council (as ZAP representative) POC Bachelor Psychology POC Master Psychology Her research focuses on neuropsychological consequences of brain injuries , specializing in attention deficits, visual processing disorders, and sensory sensitivity following stroke or brain tumors. Key methodologies include EEG, neuroimaging, and cognitive assessment tool development like the Dutch Oxford Cognitive Screen (OCS-NL) and Multi-Modal Evaluation of Sensory Sensitivity (MESSY). Her work bridges cognitive neuroscience with clinical rehabilitation to improve patient outcomes. Recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate consistent emphasis on sensory symptoms in brain injury populations, neural mechanisms of attention, and validation of clinical assessment tools. She pioneers multimodal approaches for identifying overlooked symptoms like sensory sensitivity while advancing stroke rehabilitation protocols through psychometric validation studies. Dr. Gillebert actively leads research funding initiatives as promoter or co-promoter on 10 major projects (2022-2030), including: Sensory sensitivity after brain tumor treatment Cognitive reserve in stroke recovery EEG-based aphasia assessment Visual processing rehabilitation Neuropsychological protocols for mild cognitive impairment She supervises clinical psychology internships for adults/elderly while teaching specialized courses in neuropsychological rehabilitation and brain imaging methods within KU Leuven's clinical psychology programs.

• Neuropsychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Clinical Neuropsychology
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Maarten Lambrecht is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine , KU Leuven , affiliated with the Department of Oncology and multiple research institutes including the Leuven Centre for Health Humanities , KU Leuven Brain Institute , and KU Leuven Cancer Institute . His work focuses on radiotherapy, brain tumors, proton therapy, and neurocognitive outcomes in cancer patients. Faculty Council of Medicine member Departmental Council of Oncology member Teaches courses in oncology and radiotherapy Research interests include radiation-induced cognitive decline , organ-sparing techniques , and personalized treatment planning using advanced imaging and AI. Current projects investigate protontherapy during pregnancy , cardiac toxicity reduction , and neuroimaging biomarkers for glioma patients. Recent publications analyze MRI alterations post-radiation, genetic predictors of toxicity, and dose-response mapping in prostate and lung cancers. Collaborative work spans institutions in Europe and beyond.

• Radiotherapy
• Brain Tumors
• Lung Tumors
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Myles McLaughlin is a Professor at the Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven. His research focuses on neuromodulation techniques, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) and transcranial focused ultrasound, with applications in neurology, psychiatry, and auditory research. His work investigates neural pathways in trigeminal nerve stimulation, post-stroke motor recovery, and biomarker development for DBS programming in Parkinson’s disease and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Recent projects include Realtime in vivo monitoring of neurotransmitters (2025-2029) and Understanding neural mechanisms of low-intensity transcranial ultrasound (2024-2028). He has contributed to over 15 publications in 2024-2025 on topics like tDCS, DBS, and neural oscillations. His research integrates Biomedical sensor development Electrophysiological mapping of stimulation effects Computational modeling of neuromodulation Translational studies from rodent models to clinical applications

• Neuroscience
• Neuromodulation
• Neurology
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