جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• Medical Image Analysis
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Matthew Blaschko is a Senior Lecturer BOF at KU Leuven, affiliated with the Department of Electrical Engineering (ESAT) within the Faculty of Engineering Sciences. He directs the KU Leuven ELLIS unit and serves as a fellow in the ELLIS Health program, part of the European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems. As a Core PI in the Flanders AI Research Program, he leads work packages for Decision Support Systems and Medical Imaging. He is also a member of the KU Leuven Institute for Artificial Intelligence and co-leads the working group on Machine Learning and Data Science. Habilitation (HDR) from École Normale Supérieure de Cachan Newton International Fellow at University of Oxford Dr. rer. nat. from Max Planck Institutes Tübingen (awarded by Technische Universität Berlin) M.S. from University of Massachusetts Amherst B.S. from Columbia University Blaschko's research focuses on machine learning, computer vision, and medical image analysis, with particular expertise in uncertainty quantification in deep neural networks and trustworthy AI for healthcare applications. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations, developing methods for calibration, uncertainty estimation, and efficient model deployment. He has made significant contributions to neural network architectures, loss functions, and evaluation metrics for medical imaging tasks, with applications spanning Alzheimer's disease research, surgical phase recognition, and ophthalmic image analysis. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on calibration methods, uncertainty quantification, and medical applications of AI. The research spans diverse areas including Alzheimer's disease analysis, Bayesian optimization, novel view synthesis, knowledge extraction from text, and surgical phase recognition. Many papers focus on improving model reliability and safety for healthcare applications, reflecting his commitment to developing trustworthy AI systems that can be deployed in clinical settings. Best Student Paper Award, ECCV 2008 Université Paris-Saclay STIC Doctoral School Best Scientific Contribution Award Best paper award, CVPR 2008 Best paper award, Benelearn 2014 Blaschko actively mentors numerous PhD and MSc students, with current advisees working on topics ranging from uncertainty in deep neural networks to medical image analysis and AI for healthcare. He leads multiple significant research projects including 'onzekerheid in diepe neurale netwerken' (2025-2029), 'Trustworthy AI for Medical Image Analysis and Computer Vision' (2025), and 'Van metingen naar biomarkers in medische beeldanalyse' (2024-2028). His research is supported by the Flanders AI Research Program and other substantial funding sources. As director of the KU Leuven ELLIS unit and a key member of the KU Leuven Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Blaschko leads a vibrant research team focused on machine learning and data science. His laboratory develops cutting-edge AI technologies with practical applications, particularly in healthcare. Technology from his research has been incorporated into MONA, software for ophthalmic image analysis, demonstrating the real-world impact of his work.

• Mentalization
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Cerebellum
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tom Bylemans is a postdoctoral researcher in the Psychology department at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium, affiliated with the Brain, Body and Cognition research group and the Brussels University Consultation Center. His work centers on cerebellar mechanisms in mentalization and autism spectrum disorders, with an h-index of 70 reflecting significant scholarly impact. His research focuses on mentalization deficits, narrative coherence impairments, and cerebellar sequencing in autistic adults. He investigates how cerebellar dysfunction affects social cognition and narrative processing, with particular attention to sex differences and the development of targeted training interventions. His methodology combines neuroimaging, behavioral assessments, and clinical observations to bridge cognitive neuroscience and autism research. Analysis of his 2020-2024 publications reveals a cohesive trajectory: establishing cerebellar involvement in social cognition (2020-2022), developing cerebellar atlases (2023-2024), and creating narrative sequencing training protocols. Key themes include cerebellar mapping for social functions, sex-specific manifestations in autism, and the translation of basic neuroscience into clinical interventions for autistic adults. Scientific Awards: No major awards documented in provided materials. Advising and Grants: No student advisees or grant funding details mentioned in available sources. His activities include public lectures on autistic burnout and narrative training, indicating community engagement without formal advising roles. Labs and Teams: Core member of VUB's Brain, Body and Cognition research group, which investigates neural-cognitive-behavioral interactions using multimodal approaches including fMRI and behavioral paradigms.

Ingo Beyerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Geriatrics
• Frailty
• Resistance Training
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ingo Beyer serves as an Unpaid Guest Professor in Gerontology and with the Vitality Research Group at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), while also working as a Physician in Geriatrics at UZB (Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel). His research focuses on geriatric medicine, particularly examining the relationship between aging, inflammation, and physical function. Dr. Beyer's educational background includes: Doctoral Thesis: "Countering Inflammation-related Muscle Weakness in Geriatric Patients" (2012) Master-after-master: "Détection et Quantification du Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide (PTHrP) par RT-PCR compétitive" (1999) Master's Thesis: "La myopathie dans l'hypothyroidie" (1993) His research interests center on gerontology and geriatrics, with particular emphasis on frailty, resistance training, inflammation, and fatigue in elderly populations. Dr. Beyer investigates how physical interventions like resistance training affect immune responses and muscle function in older adults, exploring the connections between physical activity, inflammation markers, and functional independence in aging. His work spans immunology, exercise physiology, and cognitive aging, with a focus on translational research that can directly benefit elderly patients. Analysis of Dr. Beyer's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of exercise physiology, immunology, and geriatrics. His work frequently examines how resistance training impacts inflammatory responses and physical function in elderly populations, with particular attention to gender differences and specific physiological markers. The research often employs longitudinal study designs and incorporates both clinical assessments and molecular analyses, demonstrating a sophisticated multidisciplinary approach to understanding aging processes. Dr. Beyer has contributed to significant research projects including: IRP12: Interdisciplinary Research Program: Gerontopole Brussels (2018-2023) IRP3: The Gerontopole Brussels Centre of expertise of Gerontology (2013-2018) He has supervised doctoral research including "Characterization of senescent T-cells and their contribution to in vivo immunosenescence in humans" and serves as a co-supervisor for several other students. Dr. Beyer is actively involved with the Vitality Research Group and the Gerontopole Brussels research center, collaborating with researchers across multiple disciplines to advance understanding of healthy aging and develop interventions to improve quality of life for elderly populations.

Tom Barbetteمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• High-Speed Networking
• Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
• Load-Balancing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tom Barbette is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Engineering Center (INGI) department at the Louvain Polytechnic School (EPL) of Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Belgium. He leads the Efficiency of Networked Systems Group , focusing on programmable networks, SmartNICs, NFV, data-centers, and high-speed packet processing. PhD (2018) from Université de Liège (advisor: Laurent Mathy) Post-doctoral research at KTH, Sweden (2018-2021) and UCLouvain (2021-2022) His research explores redefining internet communication paradigms through programmable infrastructure like SmartNICs and P4. Key themes include: High-speed networking and load-balancing Sub-atomic communication models for disaggregated systems KERNEL bypass techniques for performance optimization He has contributed to major conferences like SIGCOMM, NSDI, and CoNEXT, with patents on network interface optimization. His group collaborates on projects such as: ASNI (SmartNICs programming interface) HIRT (High-speed Forward Erasure Correction) Reframer (Network stream optimization)

• Neurorehabilitation
• Stroke Recovery
• Sensorimotor Rehabilitation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Geert Verheyden is a professor at the Faculty of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, and Program Director of the POC Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy. His research focuses on neurorehabilitation, particularly post-stroke recovery, sensorimotor impairments, and technology-driven interventions. His work explores the integration of rehabilitation technology to enhance time-on-task and real-life performance, with emphasis on bimanual coordination, robotic therapy, and neural changes post-stroke. Verheyden collaborates extensively, co-supervising students in projects like Spasticity and Muscle Properties Post-Stroke and Bimanual Performance in Cerebral Palsy . 2025: ESO guidelines on motor rehabilitation 2024: Arm-hand BOOST therapy feasibility 2023: tDCS in Parkinson’s disease He contributes to standardizing clinical assessments, including trunk control metrics and sensorimotor outcome measures. His projects span acute to chronic stroke phases and geriatric rehabilitation.

• Animal Behavior
• Translational Research Models
• Neuropsychiatric Dysfunctions
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Markus Wöhr is a Professor at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, KU Leuven, leading the Social and Affective Neuroscience Research Group. His work focuses on neurobiological mechanisms of social behavior, ultrasonic vocalizations in rodents, and social-affective processing, with applications to neuropsychiatric disorders. Laboratory for Biological Psychology KU Leuven Brain Institute member Research interests span translational models of affective and neurodevelopmental disorders, pharmacological targeting of dopamine/serotonin systems, genetic rescue models for autism (Nlgn3, Reelin), and microglia-neuron interactions. Recent projects include GeluidGoed! platform for rodent vocalization studies and Cacna1c haploinsufficiency research. 2025-2029: Dopamine/Serotonin System Targeting 2025: Ultrasound Monitoring Platform 2023-2027: Autism Gene Studies Publications emphasize ultrasonic vocalizations as biomarkers for emotional states, genetic underpinnings of social behavior, and pharmacological modulation of affective communication. Collaborative networks include UC Davis, Stanford University, and Philipps-Universität Marburg mentors.

• Motor Memory Consolidation
• Sleep Neuroscience
• Neurorehabilitation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Genevieve Albouy serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Human Movement Sciences at KU Leuven and is an active member of the KU Leuven Brain Institute (LBI). Her academic profile centers on the intersection of motor control, memory systems, and sleep neuroscience, with particular emphasis on neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's disease. She contributes to interdisciplinary research through collaborative projects examining how sleep architecture influences motor memory consolidation. Dr. Albouy's research program investigates how sleep-dependent processes mediate motor memory consolidation, with special focus on phase-specific neural mechanisms during slow-wave sleep. Her work employs multimodal approaches including fMRI, EEG, and non-invasive brain stimulation to dissect cortico-striatal-hippocampal network interactions during motor learning. Current projects explore schema-mediated memory integration, targeted memory reactivation techniques, and the impact of Parkinson's disease on online/offline learning dynamics, revealing compensatory neural mechanisms in neurodegenerative populations. Analysis of her recent publication trajectory shows concentrated investigation into sleep-motor memory interactions, with increasing emphasis on clinical translation for Parkinson's disease rehabilitation. Her work demonstrates how targeted interventions during specific sleep phases can enhance motor memory consolidation, while her Parkinson's research identifies paradoxical offline learning enhancements that may inform novel neurorehabilitation strategies. Dr. Albouy has secured significant research funding as promoter of the project 'Modulating motor memory with noninvasive brain stimulation: a multimodal neuroimaging study' (2017-2023) and co-promoter of 'Schema and Motor Memory: A Multimodal Neuroscience Study' (2019-2024) and 'Connectivity in Large-Scale Brain Networks and Sleep-Dependent Motor Memory Consolidation' (2019-2023). She serves as co-supervisor for doctoral candidates, including Reverberi's thesis on schema and motor memory, and actively collaborates with international teams studying sleep-dependent memory processes. As a core member of the KU Leuven Brain Institute, she contributes to interdisciplinary neuroscience initiatives focusing on large-scale brain networks. Her laboratory work integrates sleep monitoring, neuroimaging, and behavioral paradigms to investigate memory consolidation mechanisms, with recent expansions into clinical applications for neurodegenerative disorders through collaborations with movement disorder specialists.

• Bacteriophage therapy
• Antimicrobial resistance
• One Health
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Rob Lavigne serves as Full Professor and Department Head of Animal and Human (A2H) at KU Leuven's Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, where he leads research at the intersection of virology, antimicrobial resistance, and One Health. His affiliations span the Leuven One Health Institute, KU Leuven Plant Institute, BioAsyst Division, and the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) Executive Committee, reflecting his integrated approach to human, animal, and environmental health challenges. Lavigne's research program pioneers bacteriophage-based solutions for multidrug-resistant infections across clinical and agricultural settings. His laboratory investigates phage-antibiotic synergies against pathogens like Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus , develops phage biocontrol strategies for crop diseases (e.g., bacterial cancer in cherry trees), and explores structural and functional annotation of phage proteins using multi-omics and machine learning. Key innovations include engineered phage therapies for orthopedic infections, synthetic microbial communities for strawberry pest resistance, and novel approaches to combat hidradenitis suppurativa through personalized phage treatment. Analysis of his 2025 publications reveals a strong translational focus, with 60% addressing clinical applications of phage therapy for biofilm-associated infections. His work demonstrates consistent integration of fundamental virology (phage genomics, taxonomy) with practical solutions for antimicrobial resistance, particularly through collaborations with medical centers and agricultural institutes. Recurring themes include host-pathogen coevolution, multi-omics characterization of phage-host interactions, and development of phage-derived antimicrobials like lysins and small RNAs. Lavigne actively mentors doctoral candidates including Wicke, L. (PhD on phage-derived small RNAs) and secures major research funding as Principal Investigator for projects including TARDIS (2025-2030) combating bacterial diseases, RESILIENCE FPA (2024-2027) for medical countermeasures, and ULTiMatE-MS (2024-2030) for high-throughput metabolite screening. His grant portfolio emphasizes One Health applications spanning clinical medicine, veterinary science, and sustainable agriculture. He directs the Animal and Human (A2H) research unit within KU Leuven's Arenberg campus, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between microbiologists, bioinformaticians, and engineers. His team actively participates in the Phage Valley initiative and Leuven One Health Institute, developing bench-to-bedside solutions for antimicrobial resistance while maintaining strong ties with the ICTV for advancing viral taxonomy standards.

Vera van Noortمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational biology
• Bioinformatics
• Systems biology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

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

• Neurorehabilitation
• Parkinson's Disease
• Freezing of Gait
• +۶ مورد دیگر

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.

Esther Klinglerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Developmental Neuroscience
• Molecular Neurobiology
• Emotional Circuit Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Esther Klingler serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Neuroscience at KU Leuven's Faculty of Medicine and leads the Laboratory for Emotional Circuit Development at the VIB-KU Leuven Center for Brain and Disease Research since September 2023. She holds additional memberships in the VIB-KU Leuven Center for Brain Research, KU Leuven Brain Institute (LBI), and KU Leuven Institute for Single Cell Omics (LISCO). Her academic foundation includes a PhD from Université Pierre & Marie Curie (Paris) investigating cytoskeleton-associated proteins in axon guidance using transgenic mice, followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Geneva under Prof. Denis Jabaudon where she pioneered the ConnectID barcoding method for neuronal projection mapping. Dr. Klingler's research focuses on developmental mechanisms of emotional circuits , examining how intrinsic genetic programs and environmental experiences shape neuronal diversity in the amygdala and prefrontal cortex. Her lab integrates cutting-edge experimental techniques (transgenic models, single-cell sequencing) with computational approaches to identify neural cell types vulnerable in disorders like autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and dementia, with particular emphasis on sensorimotor connectivity governed by genes such as Sox11. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in single-cell and spatial transcriptomics applied to cortical development, with increasing emphasis on cross-species data integration (via pipelines like humous.org) and multi-omics approaches to model human brain diseases. Her work consistently bridges molecular identity with neural connectivity, uncovering principles of developmental timing and regional specification in emotional circuit formation. Dr. Klingler has not received any publicly listed scientific awards according to available information. She actively mentors three doctoral students, one master's student, and one postdoctoral researcher while securing substantial grant funding as promoter or co-promoter on seven active projects including Building Fear Circuits (2025-2028), Addressing Synaptic Dysfunction in Dementia (2025-2031), and Role of Amygdala in ASD Etiology (2024-2026), demonstrating strong leadership in both basic and translational neuroscience research. The Laboratory for Emotional Circuit Development employs innovative methodologies including ConnectID barcoding, MAPseq, and scRNA-Seq to investigate how genetic and environmental factors interact during emotional network development, with current work exploring the developmental origins of anxiety-related behaviors and neural circuit vulnerabilities in neurodevelopmental disorders.

• Law and Literature
• Satire Studies
• Cultural History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andrew Bricker is a Professor at Ghent University specializing in interdisciplinary scholarship at the intersection of law, literature, and cultural history. His research program focuses primarily on satire studies, humor theory, and eighteenth-century legal-cultural frameworks, with particular attention to libel law and freedom of expression. Bricker's research examines the cultural functions of satire across historical periods, legal boundaries of humor, and literature's role in shaping legal discourse. His publications demonstrate expertise in: Historical analysis of libel law and censorship Cultural politics of humor and satire Eighteenth-century print culture and legal history Interdisciplinary methodologies combining legal studies and literary analysis Contemporary humor practices in democratic societies His recent publications show a consistent thematic focus on legal-literary intersections while expanding into new areas including sports culture analysis and critical cycling studies. Article trends reveal: Sustained examination of satire's legal boundaries across historical periods Growing interest in humor's political functions in contemporary democracies Expansion into cultural studies of sports and urban identity Methodological innovation combining archival research with theoretical frameworks Professor Bricker maintains active research partnerships with European collaborators on multi-country projects examining humor practices and democratic engagement. His frequent co-authors include UGent colleagues working in related humanities disciplines.

Damien Scaliaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Criminal Law
• International Criminal Justice
• War Crimes
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Damien Scalia serves as Professor of Law at the Université libre de Bruxelles and holds a Visiting Professor position in international criminal law at the University of Lausanne. His academic career spans multiple prestigious research institutions including Columbia Law School, the Irish Center for Human Rights, Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict, and the Geneva Academy. Scalia's research program has centered on the international criminal justice system for over 15 years, with a distinctive methodology involving direct interviews with individuals tried for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. His work critically examines the functioning of international criminal justice through the perspectives of those commonly referred to as 'genocidaires' or 'war criminals,' revealing institutional aporias and unattainable expectations within this legal framework. His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output in international criminal law, with works spanning journal articles, book chapters, and forthcoming monographs. The research trajectory shows increasing focus on the lived experiences of perpetrators within international justice mechanisms, employing interdisciplinary approaches that bridge law, criminology, sociology, and anthropology. His methodology of conducting over 60 interviews with persons tried by international tribunals represents a significant contribution to understanding the human dimensions of international criminal justice. Scalia co-founded and co-directs the Centre for Research in Criminal Law at ULB and the Centre for Research on War Experience (MSH), establishing institutional frameworks for sustained investigation into war crimes and international justice mechanisms. These research centers facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and support his distinctive empirical approach to studying international criminal law in practice.