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Pieter d'Hoine serves as Professor and Vice Dean of Education at KU Leuven's Higher Institute for Philosophy. He is affiliated with the Wulf Mansion Centre for Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy and LECTIO – KU Leuven Institute for the Study of Textual Transmission. Additional institutional roles include membership on the Board of the Institute for Living Languages, HIW Faculty Council, and Philosophy Program Oversight Committees. His research centers on Ancient Philosophy with emphasis on Neoplatonism, particularly Proclean metaphysics, logical structures in Platonic/Aristotelian commentaries, and mechanisms of philosophical canon formation. He investigates knowledge transmission from Greek-Roman antiquity through medieval and Renaissance scholarship, integrating digital humanities methodologies to analyze textual evolution and conceptual continuity across historical periods. Recent publications (2024) exhibit concentrated focus on Proclus' metaphysical frameworks, including predication theory, modes of being, and theological elements within Platonic exegesis. His work bridges textual criticism with systematic philosophy, examining how ancient commentators shaped enduring philosophical paradigms through citation practices and logical innovation in works like the Elements of Theology . No major scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. He actively supervises doctoral research, including G.J. Ruz Troncoso's analysis of Proclus' argumentative structures and S-H. Yang's study of Aristotelian metaphysics. Current funding supports eight major projects: "Een nieuw model voor de editie van antieke filosofische fragmenten" (2025-2031) as Co-promotor "De filosofische canon en de citaties van Plato en Aristoteles" (2024-2028) as Promotor "Rechtvaardigheid voor dieren" (Justice for Animals, 2024-2028) as Promotor "De mechanica van Canonvorming" (Canon Formation Mechanics, 2024-2028) as Promotor His research ecosystem operates through the Wulf Mansion Centre and LECTIO institute, which coordinate international collaborations on premodern textual transmission, utilizing digital tools to map philosophical concept evolution across millennia.

• Ancient Philosophy
• Neoplatonism
• History of Philosophy
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Stein Aerts is a full professor at the Faculty of Medicine of KU Leuven and head of the Laboratory for Computational Biology (VIB-KU Leuven). He is affiliated with multiple institutes including VIB.AI Center for AI & Computational Biology, the Leuven Brain Institute, Leuven.AI, LIMNI, LISCO, and the Leuven Cancer Institute. He also serves on the Faculty Council of Medicine and departmental boards. Research Focus: Regulatory genomics and gene regulatory networks Single-cell transcriptomics and epigenomics Deep learning for genomics and enhancer design Neurodevelopmental genomics and evolution Cancer genomics and synthetic biology Comparative genomics across species (Drosophila, octopus, mammals, birds) His recent work emphasizes using AI-driven approaches to decode enhancer logic, model cell-type-specific gene regulation, and understand brain evolution. He leads multiple large-scale projects funded through 2029–2030, including SpaceTimeOmics and enhancer-targeted glioblastoma modeling. Scientific Output: Aerts has a prolific publication record with over 15 high-impact papers in 2024–2025 alone, including in Science , Cell Genomics , Nature Reviews Bioengineering , and eLife . His work spans methodological advances (e.g., HyDrop, CREsted, GAME) and biological discoveries in enhancer function, cell-type evolution, and neurodegeneration models. Institutional Roles & Collaborations: Principal investigator in 10+ active grants (2024–2030) Founder and head of the Computational Biology Laboratory at VIB-KU Leuven Member of steering committees for HPC curriculum and bioinformatics POC Active collaborator across European and international consortia

• Regulatory genomics
• Gene regulatory networks
• Computational biology
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Pieter Simoens is an Assistant Professor at Ghent University and affiliated with the imec research institute. He works at the intersection of distributed artificial intelligence, edge computing, and collective intelligence, with a focus on AI applications for resource-constrained environments and robotic systems. His research explores innovative approaches to machine learning deployment in heterogeneous infrastructures, task planning for IoT-integrated robotics, and modeling collective decision-making processes. He has contributed to frameworks like DIANNE for distributed deep learning and developed methods for cognitive modeling in reinforcement learning scenarios. With over 100 publications, his recent work spans adaptive neural networks, privacy-preserving surveillance, UAV hyperspectral data analysis, and computational fairness in AI systems. He leads research initiatives within the Internet Technology and Data Science Lab (IDLab) and contributes to educational programs in software engineering and applied machine learning. Responsible for courses on software engineering, mobile development, system design, and applied machine learning Active in edge computing and neuromorphic algorithms research Develops AI solutions for robotics, surveillance, and industrial IoT applications

• Distributed Artificial Intelligence
• Edge Computing
• Algorithms for Neuromorphic Computing
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Maria Roszkowska-Menkes serves as Professor at the Louvain School of Management (LSM), Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Belgium. She is actively affiliated with the Louvain Research Institute in Management and Organizations (LouRIM), conducting research at the intersection of corporate governance, sustainability reporting, and institutional theory. Her institutional base operates within the College of Deans at Place des Doyens 1, Louvain-la-Neuve, where she contributes to LSM's mission of advancing management scholarship through critical organizational analysis. Her research program centers on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) evolution, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosure mechanisms, and non-financial reporting frameworks. She investigates how cultural contexts and regulatory environments shape corporate sustainability practices, with particular expertise in German and Polish business ecosystems. Her work employs institutional theory to analyze decoupling phenomena in sustainability reporting, cross-cultural variations in ESG implementation, and the effectiveness of European non-financial reporting directives. Current projects examine institutional investor influences on disclosure quality and the translation of sustainability rhetoric into operational practices. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a methodological emphasis on comparative institutional analysis, with increasing focus on the implementation gaps between regulatory requirements and corporate practices. Her scholarship demonstrates consistent engagement with critical questions about greenwashing mechanisms, cultural contingencies in CSR adoption, and the political economy of sustainability reporting. The trajectory shows deepening exploration of how varieties of capitalism frameworks explain divergent corporate responses to global sustainability challenges. Maria Roszkowska-Menkes operates within the Louvain Research Institute in Management and Organizations (LouRIM), a multidisciplinary hub fostering research on contemporary organizational challenges. This institute provides the collaborative environment for her investigations into governance-sustainability linkages, supporting both theoretical development and policy-relevant scholarship through its network of European management scholars.

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting
• Non-financial Disclosure
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Bart Bogaerts is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at KU Leuven's Faculty of Engineering Science. He is affiliated with the Declarative Languages and Artificial Intelligence (DTAI) research unit and is a member of Leuven.AI - KU Leuven Institute for Artificial Intelligence. Bogaerts serves on the Council of the Faculty of Engineering Science as senior academic staff and participates in the Programme Committee for Artificial Intelligence curriculum development. His research focuses on foundational aspects of logic programming and knowledge representation, with particular expertise in approximation fixpoint theory, higher-order logic programming, and non-monotonic reasoning. Bogaerts investigates the theoretical underpinnings of stable model semantics, justification frameworks, and executable query languages. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in artificial intelligence and knowledge-based systems. Bogaerts' publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to top venues in logic programming and artificial intelligence. His recent work shows increasing focus on category-theoretic approaches to approximation theory, distributed web traversal specifications, and certified model expansion techniques. The publications reveal a strong emphasis on formal methods with applications spanning from theoretical mathematics to practical AI systems. As a promotor for multiple significant research projects, Bogaerts leads investigations into certified answer set programming (CertifASP), first-order model expansion (CertiFOX), proof generation for combinatorial optimization, distributed configuration problems, and knowledge integration paradigms. These projects, funded through 2028-2029, demonstrate his leadership in advancing the theoretical foundations of AI and logic programming. Bogaerts is actively involved in teaching courses on knowledge representation and reasoning, contributing to the development of next-generation AI researchers. His work within the DTAI research unit positions him at the forefront of declarative AI approaches in Belgium's leading research university.

• Logic Programming
• Knowledge Representation
• Artificial Intelligence
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Emiliano Acosta is a Senior Lecturer at Ghent University’s School of Philosophy and Ethics, with affiliations to the Secular Studies Association Brussels and Center for Ethics and Humanism. He has held external positions including Guest Lecturer (2020–2025) and Visiting Professor at the University of Catania (2019–present). His expertise spans Political Philosophy, Kant and German Idealism, Enlightenment, Freemasonry, and Cosmopolitanism. His research explores recognition theories in Schiller, Schelling, and Fichte, natural law, and intersubjectivity. He has contributed to works on aesthetic education, Kantian systematicity, and Spinoza’s sign systems. Recent projects include collaborations with Chinese institutions (VUB-Tongji, VUB-RUC) and a metamodel for institutions with Félix Guattari. PhD in Philosophy (University of Cologne, 2008) Master in Philosophy (Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, 2003) Scientific awards include longlisting for the Socratesbeker Award (2021) and multiple postdoctoral fellowships in Germany and Belgium (2005–2012). He actively organizes workshops (e.g., SSAB-day 2024) and hosts academic visitors (2024). Publications and media engagements emphasize secularism, Enlightenment, and political philosophy.

• Political Philosophy
• Kant and German Idealism
• Enlightenment
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Pieter Bonte is a FWO Senior postdoctoral fellow and IMEC Postdoctoral researcher at Ghent University's Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Information Technology. His research focuses on Semantic Web technologies, stream reasoning, and Internet of Things applications. His research interests span Semantic Web, Internet of Things, Stream Reasoning, Knowledge Graphs, Context-aware Systems, RDF Processing, Linked Data, and Healthcare Informatics. His work bridges theoretical semantic technologies with practical applications, particularly in healthcare and IoT domains. Bonte's publication record shows a strong focus on streaming data processing, with numerous papers on Streaming Linked Data, context-aware query derivation, and semantic reasoning frameworks. His research demonstrates a progression from foundational semantic web technologies toward practical implementations in healthcare and IoT applications, with an increasing emphasis on privacy considerations and efficient processing techniques. His work frequently involves collaborations with Femke Ongenae, Filip De Turck, and other researchers at Ghent University and IMEC, indicating strong institutional research networks. His publications appear in respected venues including the Journal of Web Semantics, Semantic Web Journal, and various conference proceedings in the semantic technologies field.

• Semantic Web
• Internet of Things
• Stream Reasoning
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Tom Godden is a Researcher at Vrije Universiteit Brussel's Faculty of Engineering specializing in cryptography and computer architecture, with expertise in zero-knowledge proofs and ARM processor optimization for privacy-preserving systems. His work bridges theoretical cryptography with practical embedded systems implementation. His research focuses on cryptographic optimization for resource-constrained devices, zero-knowledge proof systems, and decentralized access control frameworks. Key contributions include ARM-specific elliptic curve cryptography enhancements and zero-knowledge-based permission management architectures for peer-to-peer applications. Recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward practical zero-knowledge applications in privacy engineering, particularly for mobile and embedded environments where computational resources are limited. Scientific recognition includes: 2nd prize at IACR RWC'21 Cryptohackathon on Functional Encryption Godden actively collaborates within VUB's cryptography research group led by Prof. An Braeken, presenting at major venues including Real World Crypto Symposium and CPDP. His conference participation spans implementation workshops and academic presentations on Rust programming for cryptographic systems.

• Cryptography
• Computer Architecture
• Privacy-Preserving Systems
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Hugues Bersini is a Professor at Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and Co-Director of the IRIDIA laboratory, the Artificial Intelligence research laboratory of ULB. His academic career spans over three decades, with significant contributions to the fields of artificial intelligence, complex systems, and biological networks. Bersini earned his MS degree in 1983 and his Ph.D. in engineering in 1989, both from Université Libre de Bruxelles. After working as a researcher with an EEC grant from the JRC-CEE in Ispra (1984-1987), he joined the IRIDIA laboratory at ULB, where he has remained throughout his career, eventually becoming a full professor. His research spans a diverse range of topics within artificial intelligence and complex systems. Bersini is particularly known for his work on modeling and control of complex systems, neural networks, fuzzy control, data mining, autonomous agents, and biological networks. He pioneered the exploitation of biological metaphors, especially from the immune system, for engineering and cognitive sciences applications. His research has evolved to include computational chemistry, immune engineering, cognitive sciences, bioinformatics, and object-oriented technology. In recent years, he has focused on business intelligence applications and public goods through the Brussels Institute FARI. Throughout his career, Bersini has published approximately 300 papers, demonstrating consistent productivity and evolving research interests. His early work focused on optimization algorithms and immune-inspired computing, which gradually expanded to include fuzzy and neuro control systems, biological networks, and more recently, applications to real-world problems through spin-off companies and the FARI institute. His publications show a clear trajectory from theoretical foundations to practical applications, with growing emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches that bridge computer science with biology, chemistry, and cognitive sciences. Bersini has been actively involved in the academic community, having co-organized major conferences including the Parallel Problem Solving from Nature (PPSN), European Conference on Artificial Life (ECAL), European Workshops on Reinforcement Learning (EWRL), and International Competitions on Evolutionary Optimization (ICEO). He also organized tributes to Francisco Varela and the International Conference on Artificial Immune Systems (ICARIS). As an educator, Bersini teaches artificial intelligence, object-oriented programming (C++, Java, .Net, Kotlin, UML, Django/Python), and design patterns to both university students at Solvay and Polytechnic Schools and for industry professionals. He has authored fourteen French books covering computer science fundamentals, complex systems, and the intersection of computer science with other fields. His books range from technical manuals to philosophical explorations of complex systems and emergence. Bersini has coordinated significant research projects including the FAMIMO LTR European Project on fuzzy control for multi-input multi-output processes and participated in ESPIRIT projects NEMORETS and METHODS. His work has led to practical applications through spin-off companies such as Cluepoints, Tevizz, and In Silico DB, and more recently through the Brussels Institute FARI which addresses public goods like mobility, epidemics, access to jobs and schools, and energy transition.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Complex Systems
• Neural Networks
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Bart Bogaerts is a Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel , affiliated with the Federated Labs AI and Robotics and the Department of Informatics and Applied Informatics . His research centers on Approximation Theory , Logic Programming , Knowledge Representation , and Constraint Satisfaction Problems , with a focus on formalizing reasoning methods and optimizing computational systems. His recent publications emphasize certified algorithms, semantic web traversal, and formal verification, reflecting collaborations with institutions like KU Leuven and Maastricht University. Key themes include: Algorithm Certification : Integrating Coq for verified logic programming and optimization techniques. Web Technologies : Distributed subweb specifications and query processing frameworks. Nonmonotonic Reasoning : Advancing approximation fixpoint theory in knowledge representation. Scientific recognitions include the AAAI 2022 Distinguished Paper Award and the IJCAI 2021 Distinguished Paper Award . Dr. Bogaerts supervises PhD students such as Samuele Pollaci, Robbe Van Den Eede, and Dirk Vandesande in joint programs with VUB and KU Leuven.

• Approximation Theory
• Semantics
• Constraint Satisfaction Problems
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Federico Holik serves as a Research Fellow at Argentina's National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) with primary affiliation to Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) in Belgium. His institutional presence is anchored through VUB's CRIS profile and publications portal, reflecting active engagement in quantum research despite the absence of specified departmental or school affiliations within the university structure. His research program critically examines the logical, algebraic, and geometrical frameworks underpinning quantum mechanics, with concentrated efforts in quantum information theory and foundational probability interpretations. Key investigations include quantum resource management for NISQ-era devices, ontological indistinguishability of quantum entities, and the development of quantum mereology to address part-whole relationships in quantum systems. His interdisciplinary reach extends to quantum-inspired AI through quasi-set theory and epidemiological applications via information quantifiers in pandemic data analysis. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals two dominant trajectories: (1) practical quantum computing challenges centered on resource optimization, error mitigation, and software engineering frameworks for noisy hardware, and (2) deep foundational inquiries into quantum ontology, probability structures, and mereological paradoxes. This dual focus bridges theoretical rigor with emerging quantum technologies while maintaining strong connections to philosophical questions about quantum identity and agency.

• Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
• Quantum Information Theory
• Quantum Logic
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Marc Romainville is a Professor at the Université Catholique de Louvain within the Faculty of Education and Training Sciences . His research focuses on student success strategies, metacognition, educational evaluation, and the impact of technology (e.g., AI) on learning. He leads major projects such as Promotion de la réussite - Passeports pour le Bac and PUNCH 3.0: évaluation formative , emphasizing formative assessment and academic transition support. Education: PhD in Education (1992) from Université Catholique de Louvain, specializing in metacognition and academic performance. Research Interests: Explores emotions in learning, epistemic beliefs, critical thinking, and the challenges of post-truth education. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education. Recent Activities: Participated in global education summits and reviewed over 14 doctoral theses. Active in collaborative projects spanning Belgium, Switzerland, and Congo, addressing academic engagement and teaching practices. Labs/Teams: Co-leads initiatives like the Epistemic Beliefs Project and Media Education Summit , fostering interdisciplinary approaches to education challenges.

• Metacognition
• Educational Evaluation
• Student Success
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Weaver D.R. Weinbaum is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Thinking, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), and a researcher at the Center Leo Apostel (CLEA). His work spans interdisciplinary domains including Philosophy of Mind, Cognitive Science, Metaphysics, Complex Systems, and Cybernetics. He holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies (2018) and an M.Sc. in Electronics and Computer Engineering (1989). Research Interests: His research focuses on the philosophy of individuation and self-organization, enactive cognition, the Global Brain, and the intersection of postmodernist thought with Tantric and Shamanic practices. He explores how sociotechnological systems evolve and how open-ended intelligence can be synthesized through self-organizing networks. Key Publications: His recent articles (2018) examine freedom through epistemic gaps, the potential of Internet-mediated governance, and post-human intelligence frameworks. Earlier works (2013-2016) address scalable cognition, synthetic intelligence, and metaphysical foundations rooted in Deleuze and Simondon. Scientific Contributions: He has no explicitly listed awards but has co-authored foundational works in complex systems and cognition. His theories integrate philosophy, cybernetics, and evolutionary dynamics to address systemic fragility and antifragility.

• Philosophy of Mind
• Cognitive Science
• Metaphysics
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Wim Vanhoof is a Professor at the Faculty of Computer Science, University of Namur, leading the Research Group on the Foundations of Computer Science. He holds a Doctor of Science degree from KU Leuven (2001), specializing in clustering and instance-based learning in first-order logic. His research focuses on logic programming, constraint solving, software testing methodologies, concurrency in programming, and educational technology. Key projects include Sandbox4CS (2024–2025), a research infrastructure for computer science, and collaborative efforts like Silverkit (2019–2022), aimed at improving senior citizens' interaction with digital tools. His research interests span formal methods, program analysis, automated testing, and educational innovations in computer science. Notable contributions include frameworks for relational symbolic execution of SQL, semantic clone detection in CLP, and tools like Moulinog for generating Prolog assignments. Vanhoof has authored over 90 publications and supervised 83 students, reflecting his extensive academic leadership. He received the IBM Belgium Prijs informatica (1996) and remains active in academic activities, including organizing workshops and conferences like FOCUS Research Seminar (2019) and participating in events such as Computer Science Logic 2022. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, emphasizing software quality, concurrency management, and educational pedagogy.

• Logic Programming
• Constraint Programming
• Software Testing
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Professor Emilie Charlier is affiliated with the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Liège , where she serves as a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics . Her research focuses on Discrete Mathematics , Numeration Systems , and Automata Theory , with a strong emphasis on theoretical computer science and combinatorial properties of sequences. She teaches courses such as Algorithmics and Computability , Mathematical and Physical Programming Laboratories , and Discrete Mathematics Projects . Her recent publications explore expansions in Cantor real bases, alternate base systems, and decidability problems in numeration systems. Key themes include the interplay between Cobham's theorem , first-order logic , and regular sequences . Notable topics span periodic alternate base expansions , syntactic complexity , and multidimensional automatic sequences .

• Discrete Mathematics
• Numeration Systems
• Automata Theory
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