Christophe Meunier is a researcher specializing in hybrid materials, particularly focusing on biohybrid systems that integrate biological components with inorganic matrices. His work emphasizes environmental applications and biomedical innovations through advanced material design. Key Collaborations: Su, B. L., Michiels, C., Wang, L. Research Themes: Photosynthesis mimicry, cell therapy microcapsules, hybrid alginate-TiO₂ systems Research Focus: Meunier has pioneered the biomimicry of photosynthesis via biosystem immobilization in silica matrices, aiming to create 'living materials' with functional biological-inorganic interfaces. His recent projects explore alginate@TiO₂ hybrid microcapsules for controlled insulin delivery and cell therapy applications, demonstrating high biocompatibility and stability. Academic Contributions: With 34 research outputs spanning material science, biomedical engineering, and environmental applications, Meunier's work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals through innovative hybrid material design. His collaboration network includes experts in chemistry, physics, and medical fields.
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Pedro Fardim is a Professor at the KU Leuven , affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Department of Chemical Engineering , and leads the Chemical and Biochemical Reactor Technology and Safety (CREaS) division. He also serves as President of EPNOE (European Polysaccharide Network of Excellence) and is a member of multiple institutes including KU Leuven Brain Institute (LBI) , Institute for Single Cell Omics (LISCO) , and Institute for Micro- and Nano-scale Integration (LIMNI) . PhD in Chemistry, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil Habilitation in Chemical Engineering, Åbo Akademi University, Finland Pedro’s research focuses on topochemical engineering —mimicking natural bioassembly processes in trees and microorganisms to create sustainable materials and biofabrication technologies . His work spans drug delivery , regenerative medicine , biopolymer engineering , and green chemistry , with applications in pharmaceuticals , cosmetics , and energy . Recent projects include hydrogels for wearable sensors , biohybrid materials for bone tissue engineering , and lignin valorization using hydrotropic solvents. His scientific awards include Fellowships from the Royal Society of Chemistry and the International Academy of Wood Science , along with membership in the American Chemical Society . He teaches Chemical Engineering for Human Health , Biochemical Process Engineering , and Biopolymer-based Sustainable Technologies .
Catherine Bertمشاهده پروفایل
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Catherine Bert is a Researcher affiliated with the University of Namur (UNamur), based in the Center for Vulnerabilities and Societies Transitions within the Philosophical Space of Namur. She holds a Doctorate in Philosophy (UNamur) and multiple diplomas in Sociology, International Relations, and Comparative Politics from Université catholique de Louvain (UCL). Her academic roles include being a Professor of Philosophy, Ethics, Anthropology, and Sociology at the IES Parnasse-Deux-Alice in Brussels, a member of the ethics committee at CHR de la Haute Senne, and an editorial board member of the journal Les politiques sociales . Research Interests: Dr. Bert specializes in clinical ethics, bioethics, and pandemic-related healthcare ethics. Her work intersects with sociological and anthropological perspectives, focusing on solidarity practices, care ethics, and gender-based violence in medical contexts. She actively contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in eradicating poverty and promoting health equity. Projects & Activities: She has led or collaborated on projects like the 'Universality of Values in Bioethics' and 'Virtue Ethics in Care Practices Analysis'. Her research spans ethical dilemmas in healthcare, including reproductive rights and pandemic response. She frequently participates in workshops, conferences, and colloquia on ethics and healthcare, such as the 'Certificat interUniversitaire en Éthique des Soins de Santé (CUESS)'. Publications: Her recent work addresses solidarity initiatives, crisis care ethics, and gender violence in reproductive healthcare. She also explores molecular mechanisms in skin diseases, including fungal infections and epidermal barrier dysfunction. Affiliations & Roles: Beyond academia, she advises on ethical committees and editorial boards, emphasizing translational ethics into policy and practice.
- Bioethics
- Clinical Ethics
- Health Care Ethics
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Lionel Pochet is a Professor at the University of Namur, active in drug design, thrombosis research, and analytical chemistry. His work focuses on coagulation cascade inhibitors and fragment-based drug discovery. Namur Medicine & Drug Innovation Center Namur Thrombosis and Hemostasis Center Namur Research Institute for Life Sciences His research spans coumarin derivatives , FXIIa inhibition , and covalent probes for protein interactions. Recent projects include targeted covalent inhibitors for Mycobacterium tuberculosis and lactate dehydrogenase. Key publications highlight pharmacological evaluation , mass spectrometry , and structural chemistry applications in drug discovery. Awards and grants are not explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
- Drug Design
- Thrombosis
- Coagulation Cascade
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Kevin Van Geem is a full professor at Ghent University's Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, leading the Laboratory for Chemical Technology (LCT) and directing the Center of Sustainable Chemistry. His research focuses on thermochemical reaction engineering, transitioning fossil-based processes to renewable feedstocks, and integrating machine learning with chemical analysis. Director of Ghent University's pilot plants for steam cracking and chemical recycling Author of over 400 publications and founder of a spin-off company Specializes in kinetic modeling, process intensification, and sustainable chemistry His work spans chemical recycling, olefin production, and advanced analytical techniques for complex hydrocarbon mixtures. Recent articles highlight AI-driven catalysis, pyrolysis of polymers, and plasma-assisted CO2 utilization. Scientific awards include: Fulbright Research Scholar He bridges academia and industry through patented technologies and collaborative pilot-scale projects.
Roman Vangoitsenhoven serves as an Assistant Professor at KU Leuven's Faculty of Medicine within the Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism. He leads the Subdivision Metabolic unit at the Clinical and Experimental Endocrinology research group (UZ Herestraat 49, box 7003, 3000 Leuven) and holds membership in both the Council of the Faculty of Medicine and the Council of the Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism. His research focuses on obesity and diabetes, with particular emphasis on GLP-1 based pharmacotherapy , bariatric surgery outcomes , and cardiometabolic health optimization . Current projects investigate neuropsychobiological approaches to patient selection for weight management therapies, de novo serine biosynthesis in obesity-related cardiac dysfunction, and data-driven interventions for type 2 diabetes management in diverse populations including low-income settings and urban Uganda. Analysis of his 2025 publications reveals a strong thematic concentration on translational obesity research , with recurring subfields spanning pharmacotherapy mechanisms, surgical outcomes, nutritional interventions, and metabolic monitoring technologies. His work demonstrates consistent collaboration across European institutions with significant contributions to clinical guidelines development. Member of Faculty of Medicine Council Member of Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism Council Dr. Vangoitsenhoven actively supervises multiple major research projects including a €2.3M ERC-funded study on GLP-1 pharmacotherapy optimization (2025-2029) and international collaborations on diabetes management in low-resource settings. His teaching portfolio includes advanced courses in clinical nutrition, disease mechanisms, and evidence-based medicine within KU Leuven's medical curriculum. He leads the Clinical and Experimental Endocrinology unit's metabolic research subdivision, directing a multidisciplinary team of 12 researchers focused on obesity-diabetes pathophysiology and therapeutic interventions. Current initiatives include the SABO cohort study on post-bariatric sarcopenia in elderly patients and development of digital health tools for personalized diabetes management.
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Bariatric Surgery
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Ken Broeckhoven holds a prominent academic position at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) as a Professor in the Department of Bio-engineering Sciences, within the Chemical Engineering and Industrial Chemistry school. His roles include leadership in research groups and administrative positions such as Dean and Department Chair. Specializing in chromatography and separation science, his work focuses on advancing techniques like liquid chromatography, supercritical fluid chromatography, and hydrophobic interaction chromatography for applications in protein analysis and biotherapeutics. He has authored over 236 research outputs and secured 13 major projects, including ones on column performance and sustainable chemical technologies. His contributions have earned 20 scientific awards, including top poster prizes and innovation recognitions. Broeckhoven actively participates in PhD committees and international conferences, emphasizing collaborative research and cutting-edge instrumentation development. Education: Not explicitly detailed in the provided text. Research Interests: Chromatography systems optimization, diffusion dynamics, column design, and analytical method development for complex biological samples. His work bridges theoretical modeling with practical applications in separation science. Recent Research Trends: Recent articles emphasize overcoming extracolumn band broadening, advancing HIC methods, and leveraging computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to enhance column efficiency. His studies often integrate experimental and numerical approaches to dissect separation mechanics. Awards: Includes 1st Prize Poster Award (HPLC 2008), Analytical Science Advances Best Poster (2020), and recognition for master’s thesis supervision (2012). Grants & Activities: Leads projects like the OZR Basisfinanciering voor Grote Onderzoeksgroepen (2024–2029) and participates in over 105 professional activities, including talks at global conferences. Supervises 12 students, including Timothy Januarius (2024) and T. Swier (2015).
Emilie Fawayمشاهده پروفایل
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Emilie Faway is a researcher at the Namur Research Institute for Life Sciences , focusing on dermatophytosis and host-pathogen interactions. She co-leads projects like MycInflamm and TineaDiag , developing infection models targeting TLR2/Dectin-1 receptors. Research Focus: Fungal virulence, in vitro skin models, host gene expression Collaborations: Works with Prof. Y. Poumay, Prof. M. Monod, and Prof. B. Mignon Her studies on Trichophyton species and Malassezia furfur explore strain-dependent invasion patterns and subtilisin protease roles. She contributes to animal origin-free epidermal reconstruction efforts. Recent work (2024-2025) emphasizes fungal marker validation, epidermal defense mechanisms, and pharmacological applications. Active in UN SDG 3 (Good Health) through dermatological research.
Charlotte Martinمشاهده پروفایل
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Charlotte Martin is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium. With a PhD in Organic Chemistry (2013) and Master of Science in Biomolecular Engineering (2010) from Université de Montpellier, she specializes in peptide chemistry, hydrogel synthesis, and GPCR signal transduction. Her work bridges biomaterials and pharmacology for advanced drug delivery systems. Research Interests: Peptide hydrogels for controlled drug release GPCR allostery and peptidomimetic development Neuropeptide-based pain treatment Biomaterial engineering via self-assembly Molecular design of agonists/inhibitors Applications in nanomedicine and immuno-PET imaging Scientific Contributions: Developed injectable supramolecular hydrogels (FWOSB194 project) Engineered β-arrestin peptidomimetics for GPCR modulation (FWOTM1170) Collaborated on single-domain antibody applications with VUB-UGent and VUB-EPFL alliances Scientific Awards: Dr. Bert & Elizabeth Schram Award (2022) ESMI Best Oral Presentation (2020) 3× Poster Presentation Awards (2018–2022) MOCS Conference 3rd Place Best Poster (2021) Expertise Trends: Publications (113+) focus on peptide hydrogels (49%), GPCR peptidomimetics (44%), and nanomaterial applications. Collaborations span Belgium (VUB, UGent), France (Université de Montpellier), Switzerland (EPFL), and Japan (Kanazawa University).
Alexandre Erraud is an active researcher at the University of Liège specializing in fish biology and aquaculture research, with particular expertise in Atlantic salmon reproduction. He serves as both Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator on multiple research projects related to salmon conservation, river ecosystems, and climate change impacts on aquatic species. Dr. Erraud's research primarily focuses on salmon reproductive physiology, with significant contributions to understanding sperm cryopreservation techniques, lipid metabolism in developing fry, and the effects of environmental conditions on reproductive success. His work bridges fundamental biological research with practical aquaculture applications, particularly in the context of climate change adaptation. The researcher has published multiple peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals such as Aquaculture and Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, with his publications showing consistent citation metrics that reflect their importance in the field. His recent work demonstrates a clear trajectory toward addressing critical challenges in salmon conservation under changing environmental conditions. Dr. Erraud actively collaborates with Professor Patrick Kestemont and other researchers on significant projects including salmon rehabilitation in the Mosan basin, biological quality assessment of Walloon rivers, and piscicultural inventories of the Escout river. These projects demonstrate his engagement with both fundamental research questions and practical conservation applications.
- Aquaculture
- Fish Biology
- Salmon Reproduction
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Hoo Sun Chungمشاهده پروفایل
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Hoo Sun Chung is an Assistant Professor at Ghent University Global Campus, leading a Plant Biotechnology research center. She earned her BSc and MSc in Biology/Chemistry and Plant Molecular Biology at Yonsei University, South Korea, followed by a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Michigan State University, USA, under Prof. Gregg Howe. Current Position: Assistant Professor, Ghent University Global Campus (since 2020) Education: BSc (Yonsei), MSc (Yonsei), PhD (Michigan State University) Postdoctoral Work: Harvard Medical School under Prof. Jen Sheen Research Focus spans plant signaling mechanisms, particularly Jasmonate signaling and MAPK cascade in plant defense responses. Her work explores molecular pathways enabling plant resilience to environmental stresses. Scientific Recognition includes the prestigious Hans Kende Award for her PhD dissertation. She investigates plant biotechnology applications to enhance stress tolerance through signaling networks. Contact: hoosun.chung@ghent.ac.kr
Nadia Everaertمشاهده پروفایل
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Nadia Everaert is an associate professor at KU Leuven’s Department of Biosystems, affiliated with the Faculty of Bioscience Engineering and the Leuven One Health Institute. She leads the Nutrition and Animal-Microbiota EcoSystems (NAMES) Lab, focusing on microbiota-host interactions and gut health in poultry and pigs. Her research aims to improve animal resilience through nutritional manipulations. Education: BSc/MSc in Bioscience Engineering from KU Leuven (1999–2004), PhD in Avian Embryonic Development (2008). Postdoctoral work included molecular biology studies in France. She was a faculty member at Liège University (2013–2021) before returning to KU Leuven. Research Interests: Microbiota colonization, gut health, pre/probiotics, in vitro fermentation models, maternal programming, and sustainable livestock practices. The NAMES Lab investigates host-microbiota interactions to enhance animal performance and health via nutritional strategies. Recent projects include studies on earthworms in broiler diets, probiotics in piglets, and the impact of hatching methods on broiler gut health. Her work addresses antibiotic reduction and sustainable feed alternatives. Teaching: Courses on nutrition, animal welfare, poultry/pig farming, and functional biochemistry. Supervises PhD students and postdocs in her lab. Service: Member of the Animal Ethics Commission at KU Leuven and HUB-KAHO, Board Member of the Belgian WPSA, and expert for ANSES (France) on animal nutrition. Labs/Teams: NAMES Lab personnel include postdocs, PhD students, and lab technicians. Collaborations span institutions like INRAE (France) and Shandong Agricultural University (China).
Marine Lacritick is a researcher at the University of Namur, affiliated with the Namur Research Institute for Life Sciences and the Namur Institute of Structured Matter. Her work focuses on organic chemistry and chemical biology, particularly in carbohydrate-based pathogen research. Institution: University of Namur Department: Organic Chemistry Research interests include: Lipopolysaccharide modification in pathogens Click chemistry applications ADP-sugar synthesis Heptosyltransferase enzyme interactions Scientific contributions are reflected in her h-index of 12 (Scopus) and 2022 award for Best Short Talk at NaRePi Meeting. Her recent work explores site-specific glycosylation strategies for vaccine development and pathogen targeting.
- Organic Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
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Johannes Swinnen is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Medicine , KU Leuven , and leads the Laboratory of Lipid Metabolism and Cancer . He also directs the Lipometrix - KU Leuven Lipidomics Core Facility and the Subdivision JS - LISCO-BIOMED , while being a member of the LISCO - KU Leuven Institute for Single Cell Omics and LKI - KU Leuven Cancer Institute . Research Focus: Lipid metabolism in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases Leadership: Head of multiple research units Teaching: Courses on cancer treatment and biomedical research methods Research Interests span lipidomics, cancer metabolism, and neurodegeneration, with projects targeting lipid pathways in prostate, pancreatic, and liver cancers. His recent publications in top journals demonstrate translational applications of lipid metabolism research. Projects include: PRORUST (2025-2028): Exploiting lipid metabolism in prostate cancer Immunolipidomics (2025-2027): Developing lipid-targeted pancreatic cancer therapies CK2-MLX Pathway (2024-2028): Preventing liver cancer through metabolic intervention GRAN'PA (2025-2029): Investigating lipid homeostasis in neurodegenerative diseases Technical Innovations focus on enhancing mass spectrometry imaging resolution. His teaching portfolio includes courses on cancer treatment, lipid metabolism in health, and biomedical research methods.
Kristl Claeys is a Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, where she serves as head of the Laboratory for Muscle Diseases and Neuropathies. She is actively involved with the Department of Neuroscience and holds membership in several prestigious institutes including the KU Leuven Brain Institute (LBI), KU Leuven Institute for Rare Diseases (Leuven.IRD), and KU Leuven Institute for Single Cell Omics (LISCO). Her research focuses on neuromuscular diseases, muscle pathology, and rare genetic disorders. She leads multiple research projects investigating radiological and clinical outcome measures in neuromuscular disorders, precision medicine approaches for muscular dystrophies, and AI-driven solutions for neuromuscular MRI. Her work spans from basic laboratory research on muscle diseases to clinical applications and therapeutic development. Prof. Claeys' recent publications demonstrate significant contributions to understanding Pompe disease, spinal muscular atrophy, myasthenia gravis, and various genetic myopathies. Her research shows a strong trend toward integrating advanced imaging techniques, AI analysis, and precision medicine approaches to improve diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders. She actively participates in academic governance as a member of both the Faculty Council of Medicine and the Departmental Council of Neurosciences at KU Leuven. Her teaching portfolio includes numerous advanced neurology courses covering neurobiology of disease, problem-solving in neurology, and specialized topics in neuromuscular disorders. Prof. Claeys leads a comprehensive research program with multiple ongoing projects through 2029, focusing on outcome measures in neuromuscular diseases, biomarker development, bone health in muscular dystrophies, and AI applications in neuromuscular imaging. Her work bridges basic science and clinical practice, with emphasis on translating research findings into improved patient care for those with rare neuromuscular conditions.