معرفی
Nico Vandaele is a Professor at the Faculty of Business and Economics, KU Leuven, with appointments at both the Leuven and Kortrijk campuses. He contributes to research and teaching in operations management, systems thinking, and logistics optimization. His work spans interdisciplinary collaborations with institutes like Leuven One Health, Institute for Rare Diseases, and Institute for Mobility.
- Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB)
- Faculty of Business and Economics, Kulak Kortrijk Campus
Research Focus: Vandaele specializes in applying operations research and systems thinking to complex logistical challenges, particularly in healthcare and industrial production. Recent projects explore vaccine manufacturing ecosystems, decentralized diagnostic systems for pandemics, and adaptive pandemic preparedness frameworks. His work integrates mathematical modeling, sustainability, and cross-sector collaboration.
Projects (Selected):
- VaxMod (2025-2028): Vaccine manufacturing ecosystem modeling
- VacxSYS (2024-2027): Systems thinking for vaccination strategies
- DURABLE (2023-2027): Biomedical-public health lab alliances against epidemics
- Machine Intelligence-based Radio Access Infrastructure (2025-2028)
