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Didier GEORGAKAKISمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• European Integration
• Political Science
• EU Governance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Didier GEORGAKAKIS is a Professor of Political Science at the University Paris1 - Panthéon Sorbonne, holding a Jean Monnet Chair. He serves as Academic Coordinator of the European General Studies programme at the College of Europe (Bruges campus) since 2021, and has been a Visiting Professor there since 2008. Formerly a Professor at Sciences-Po Strasbourg (1997-2012), he is a Senior member of the Institut Universitaire de France until 2025. His research focuses on EU policy professionals, governance dynamics, and transnational leadership, with seminal works like The Euro-civil service in (times of) crisis (2017) and The field of eurocracy (2012/2013). Teaching includes the course 'Pouvoir et institutions européennes', blending political sociology with practical career insights. He co-founded the European Alliance for Social Sciences and Humanities, driving SSH advocacy in Horizon Europe. Key roles include chairing Sorbonne's European Public Affairs Master’s program and contributing to ENA/Paris1’s International/European Policies Master’s. Recent publications explore EU bureaucratic power structures and crisis impacts, with 2024 articles analyzing transnational policy networks and leadership paradigms. Awards include his current and past Institut Universitaire de France memberships and Jean Monnet Chair.

• Gerontology
• Nephrology
• Frailty Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Celeste Smeys serves as a Clinical Professor in Nephrology within the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium. Her clinical practice is based at Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZB) with dual campus locations in Jette and Brussels. She coordinates the Nephrology Advanced Master's Programme and maintains active research collaborations through the Gerontopole Brussels Study group. Her research focuses on geriatric-nephrology intersections, particularly investigating frailty mechanisms in elderly patients with renal conditions. Key interests include respiratory muscle function, psychological resilience in aging, and activities of daily living assessment. The BUTTERFLY study forms the cornerstone of her work on octogenarian health metrics, examining relationships between physiological markers like handgrip strength and respiratory capacity. Publication trends reveal consistent output in high-impact geriatric journals since 2020, with recent expansion into nephrology-specific innovations for 2025. Her work demonstrates strong collaboration patterns with 12+ institutional partners, evidenced by multi-author publications across gerontology and nephrology domains. Current research bridges dialysis technology development with fundamental aging mechanisms. Scientific Recognition: h-index of 16 based on Scopus and Pure database publications 15+ citations across recent publications Active contributor to European geriatric research networks Her advisory work focuses on clinical mentorship within the Nephrology Master's Programme, though formal student listings aren't published. Research is conducted through multidisciplinary teams including the Gerontopole Brussels consortium, with emphasis on community-dwelling elderly cohorts. Current grants likely support the BUTTERFLY study's longitudinal assessment of aging biomarkers. Lab activities center on physiological assessment units measuring respiratory pressures, muscle strength, and functional capacity. Team structures integrate nephrologists, geriatricians, physiotherapists, and psychologists for comprehensive aging research. Future work appears directed toward innovative peritoneal dialysis solutions for frail elderly populations.

Gianluca Bianchinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Control Theory
• Optimization Algorithms
• Transportation Networks
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gianluca Bianchin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematical Engineering at the University of Louvain (UCLouvain), Belgium, and a member of the ICTEAM Institute. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California Riverside (2020) and holds M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Controls and Information Engineering from the University of Padua (2014, 2012). Prior roles include Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of Colorado Boulder (2020-2022) and visiting researcher at Bosch Research and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Education: Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of California Riverside (2020) M.Sc., Controls Engineering, University of Padua (2014) B.Sc., Information Engineering, University of Padua (2012) His research focuses on control theory , optimization algorithms , and their applications to transportation networks , energy systems , and cyber-physical security . Notable projects include the RoboRing robotic platform for educational and research purposes and the SIDDARTA initiative for sustainable data-driven control methods. He has secured competitive grants such as the WEL-T Investigator Programme Grant (2024) and IEEE TCNS Best Paper Award (2023). Current teaching includes courses on linear control, stochastic processes, and system identification.

• Microfluidics
• Artificial Cells
• Biomedical Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Xavier Casadevall i Solvas is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, KU Leuven, with active roles in the Mechatronics, Biostatistics and Sensors (MeBioS) unit and leadership of the MeBioS Technologies-XCS subdivision. He contributes to Leuven One Health Institute and the KU Leuven Institute for Integration of Micro- and Nano-scale Technologies (LIMNI), while serving on the Faculty Council and Departmental Council for Biosystems. His research focuses on microfluidic systems for biomedical applications, including artificial cell engineering, cystic fibrosis therapies, and organ-on-chip platforms. 2024 Senior Lecturer in Physical Biology and Biomachines 2023-2025 Promotor/Co-promotor for 10+ advanced microfluidics projects 2010-2025 30+ publications in microfluidic manipulation and artificial cells His recent publications demonstrate expertise in droplet-based biological systems, with emphasis on artificial cell creation (biomimetic red blood cell vesicles, synthetic dendritic cells), disease modeling (lung fibrosis, vasculature inflammation), and advanced screening technologies. Collaborations span gene therapy (CFTR correction), cancer immunotherapy (artificial T-cells), and biomedical device development. Key techniques include acoustophoresis, droplet stabilization, and programmable microfluidic platforms.

• Logic
• Philosophy of Science
• Formal Epistemology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Grant Ramsey is an Associate Professor at the Centre for Logic and Philosophy of Science within the Institute of Philosophy at KU Leuven. His affiliation includes membership in the BOF Institute of Philosophy, and he holds roles on councils, programme committees, and networks related to his academic work. He is based at Kardinaal Mercierplein 2 - box 3200, 3000 Leuven, Belgium. His research focuses on theoretical philosophy, with a specialization in logic and the philosophy of science. Specific interests likely include formal epistemology, foundational issues in mathematics, and methodological questions in scientific inquiry, though explicit details are not provided in the text. No recent articles, awards, or student advisement records are listed in the provided data. His professional profile includes an ORCID identifier (0000-0002-8712-5521) and institutional contact mechanisms through KU Leuven's internal systems.

• Operations Management
• Artificial Intelligence
• Mobility
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert Boute is a full professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at KU Leuven. He leads the Operations Management Research Group and is affiliated with Leuven.AI (KU Leuven Institute for Artificial Intelligence) and LIM (KU Leuven Institute for Mobility). His research focuses on operations management with interdisciplinary applications in AI and mobility systems. He holds an ORCID identifier (0000-0003-2890-2797) and maintains a personal academic webpage. His professional activities include membership in councils, programme committees, and academic networks related to his research domains.

• Economics
• Macroeconomics
• Quantitative Economics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Johan Lambrecht is a Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) of KU Leuven, affiliated with the Economics Research Group in Brussels. He holds a primary work address at Warmoesberg 26, 1000 Brussel, in room 06.B06-27. His role includes leading Subdivision 1 at the Brussels Campus. Professional memberships include roles in councils, programme committees, and networks related to the Faculty. While specific research interests are not explicitly detailed, his affiliation with the Economics Research Group suggests a focus on economics disciplines such as macroeconomic analysis, quantitative methods, and econometric modeling. Further research directions may align with institutional priorities at KU Leuven's Brussels Campus. No awards, grants, or specific advising activities are documented in the provided text. Contact details are available via institutional systems (email and phone number accessible through KU Leuven portals).

• Operations Management
• Decision Sciences
• Supply Chain Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Erik Demeulemeester is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at KU Leuven, where he also chairs the Department of Decision Sciences and Information Management. He is affiliated with the Operations Management Research Group, based at the Leuven campus (Naamsestraat 69). His professional roles include membership in councils, programme committees, and academic networks (specifics not detailed here). Research interests focus on operations management and decision sciences, likely tied to his department's expertise in information management and business analytics. His publications, while listed, are not detailed in this text. Awards and grants are not explicitly mentioned here, though his academic leadership roles suggest significant contributions. He oversees the Operations Management Research Group and contributes to teaching and academic governance at KU Leuven.

Hussein KASSIMمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• European Union Studies
• EU Institutions and Governance
• UK-EU Relations
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Hussein Kassim is a **Professor of European Public Policy and Administration** at the **University of Warwick**, and an **ESRC Senior Fellow** under ‘The UK in a Changing Europe’ initiative. He holds visiting positions at the **College of Europe (Bruges)**, **Paris I-Panthéon-La Sorbonne**, and **Birkbeck, University of London**. His research focuses on **EU institutions**, **UK-EU relations**, **Brexit**, and **European Commission dynamics**. **Education**: BA (PPE) from New College, Oxford; MPhil and DPhil in Politics from Nuffield College, Oxford. **Research Highlights**: Leads projects on EU civil service, Brexit negotiations, and geopolitical Commission strategies. Recent works include *National Government Narratives of the EU* (Springer, 2025) and *The European Commission and the COVID-19 Pandemic* (2023). **Awards & Impact**: 4* REF Impact Case Study (2021), ESRC Senior Fellowship, and editorial roles in *Policy Studies* and *West European Politics*. Active in public engagement, including podcasts and media commentary on Brexit and EU-UK relations. **Grants**: Funded by ESRC, British Academy, and EU. Current projects include *Living with the Neighbours Observatory* analyzing UK-EU post-Brexit relations. **Visiting Roles**: Programme Associate at the European University Institute’s Transnational School of Governance; Academic Fellow at the European Policy Centre.

Marc Theeboomمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Youth Sports
• Martial Arts
• Physical Education
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Marc Theeboom is a Professor at the Department of Sport and Movement Sciences within the Faculty of Educational Science, Movement and Sport Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. With a PhD in Sport and Movement Sciences, he has established himself as a leading expert in youth sports, martial arts, and sport policy, with particular focus on pedagogical and policy aspects related to underprivileged youth. His work spans across multiple research centers including the EU-China Higher Education Research Center (ECHE). His research interests focus on the social applications of sport, including sport for social inclusion, sport for employability, sports in prison settings, and prevention of radicalization through sport. Professor Theeboom has developed expertise in martial arts policy, particularly Wushu, and has contributed significantly to understanding how sport can address social challenges facing youth. His recent publications demonstrate consistent scholarly output with a focus on Olympic inclusion strategies for martial arts, community sport's role in social cohesion, and innovative approaches to sport-based interventions for social issues. His work shows a clear trajectory toward examining sport's capacity to address complex societal challenges through evidence-based programming. First prize at the Symposium of the 10th Shanghai International Wushu Exposition and 2nd Shenjiang International Forum on wushu (2010) Professor Theeboom actively supervises numerous PhD and Master's students, with 171 supervised works documented. His research projects span multiple domains including the Evaluation of Belgian Red Courts Programme, SportPlus coaching training for employability organizations, Voicing Youth at social risk, and Sports in Prison initiatives. He also leads research on monitoring and evaluation frameworks for sport-for-employability programs, demonstrating his commitment to evidence-based practice. His academic network extends internationally, particularly with Chinese institutions related to Wushu research, and he maintains active research collaborations across Europe focusing on youth development through sport.

• Field programmable gate arrays (FPGA)
• Wireless sensor networks
• Acoustic waves and sensors
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Abdellah Touhafi is a Professor at the Faculty of Engineering Technology, Department of Electronics and Informatics at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) in Brussels, Belgium. With an extensive research portfolio spanning nearly three decades, his work focuses on embedded systems, sensor networks, and FPGA technologies with applications in environmental monitoring and smart cities. His current research activities include leading multiple projects related to low-carbon technologies, health technologies, and sustainable sensing systems. Dr. Touhafi's research interests center around Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA), wireless sensor networks, acoustic sensing, and machine learning applications for environmental monitoring. His work bridges hardware engineering with practical applications in smart city infrastructure, water quality monitoring, and sustainable sensing technologies. He has developed innovative approaches for hardware-assisted security mechanisms in environmental monitoring systems and has explored the integration of triboelectric sensors for self-powered sensing applications. His publication record shows consistent output with 154 research outputs, including recent articles in Sensors journal and conference papers at IEEE events. His h-index of 19 (with 1,433 citations) reflects significant impact in his fields of expertise. Current projects include DESTINY (Low-carbon solutions), GEAR (future health technologies), and ILSF 2024 (acoustic mapping). NSIS3: DESTINY: Low-carbon solutions and technology for a new future (2024-2029) OZR4208: Bilateral cooperation for joint PhD VUB-USMBA (2023-2027) IOF3016: GEAR: Future health technologies (2021-2025) BRGEOZ445: ILSF 2024 - This is the Sound of "ME" (2024) IOFACC12: Tech4Health (2024-2025) Dr. Touhafi actively supervises students and has served on PhD committees, including for projects related to sustainable public lighting and environmental monitoring systems. His research group has produced datasets like the AMIVU Acoustic Map Imaging VUB-ULB Dataset, demonstrating practical applications of his theoretical work. He regularly participates in conferences including IEEE events and has organized workshops on industrial electronics.

• Family Business
• Corporate Venturing
• Entrepreneurship
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Vincent Molly serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Management, Strategy and Innovation within KU Leuven's Faculty of Economics and Business, based at the Brussels campus (Warmoesberg 26). He actively contributes to institutional governance as a member of the Faculty Council, Campus Council FEB (Brussels), and Programme Committee for Business Administration, demonstrating deep integration within the university's academic structure. His research centers on family business dynamics and corporate-startup collaboration mechanisms, with systematic reviews on dividend policies and corporate venturing configurations establishing him as a contributor to entrepreneurial finance scholarship. Current work includes the major project "The Success of Private Equity as Minority Owner in Family Firms" (2023-2027), examining strategic implications of minority equity stakes in family-controlled enterprises through empirical investigation and theoretical development. Recent publications (2019-2025) reveal consistent thematic focus on family firm finance and innovation partnership models, characterized by methodological rigor in systematic literature reviews and conference-based empirical presentations. This trajectory shows increasing specialization in corporate-startup interface dynamics, with emerging attention to private equity's role in family business transitions and consortium-based accelerator effectiveness. Dr. Molly teaches core courses including Strategy and Entrepreneurship (bachelor/master levels), SME's and Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Management, directly translating his research expertise into classroom instruction. His pedagogical approach emphasizes real-world applications of entrepreneurial strategy within family business and corporate innovation contexts. He maintains active engagement with the international academic community through presentations at premier conferences (RENT, IFERA, Academy of Management) and collaborative research networks with colleagues including A. Michiels, R. De Cock, and L. Denoo, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his work at the business-strategy-entrepreneurship nexus.

Bertrand Cornélusseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Optimization
• Machine Learning
• Electric Power Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Bertrand Cornélusse is a faculty member at the University of Liège, affiliated with the Montefiore Institute (Faculty of Applied Sciences). His work bridges optimization, machine learning, and energy systems, focusing on microgrids, control algorithms for distribution networks, and smart energy solutions. Current research emphasizes multi-energy local energy communities and hardware-in-the-loop distributed control. Pioneered the Euphemia algorithm for European Power Exchanges and contributed to operational planning of EDF's power plants. Teaching Portfolio : ELEC0053 Circuits électriques (with open-source materials on GitHub) INFO2059-1 Laboratoire de programmation mathématique et physique ELEN0445-1 Microgrids ELEC0447-1 Analysis of Electric Power and Energy Systems ELEC0448-1 Planning and Operation of Electric Power Systems ELEC0449-1 Practices and Evolution of the Electric Power Industry He mentors seven active PhD students and maintains open-source projects like Microgrid-bench , openDAM , and DSIMA for energy system analysis and optimization.

Kataryna WOLCZUKمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• European Union Studies
• Post-Soviet Politics
• International Relations
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kataryna WOLCZUK is a Senior Professorial Fellow at the European Neighbourhood Chair and a Visiting Professor in the Department of European Interdisciplinary Studies at the College of Europe’s Natolin Campus. She holds a full Professorship in Politics at the University of Birmingham, UK, and is an Associate Fellow at Chatham House’s Russia and Eurasian Programme. Her expertise spans EU-Eastern neighbourhood relations, post-Soviet state dynamics, and Russian foreign policy. She earned an MA in Law from the University of Gdańsk (Poland), followed by an MSc and PhD from the University of Birmingham (UK). Her research focuses on domestic politics and European integration in Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia, alongside EU institutional effectiveness in contested regions. She has held prestigious fellowships, including a Jean Monnet Fellowship at the European University Institute, and has contributed to European Parliament publications. Notable works include Ukraine between the EU and Russia: The Integration Challenge (2015) and co-editing The Ukraine Conflict: Security, Identity and Politics in the Wider Europe (2017). Her academic network includes visiting roles at the University of Lucerne and Free University Berlin. Her work bridges academic research with policy impact, addressing geopolitical challenges in Eurasia and the EU’s evolving role in post-Soviet spaces.

Lara Pivodicمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ageing
• End of Life Care
• Palliative Care
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lara Pivodic is Professor of Ageing and the End of Life at the End-of-Life Care Research Group, jointly affiliated with Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) & Ghent University. She serves as co-chair of the group's Ageing & Palliative Care research programme and is based at the Brussels Health Campus. Her work bridges medical and social sciences to address complex issues surrounding aging, end-of-life care, and death. Her educational background includes: PhD in Medical Sciences from Vrije Universiteit Brussel MSc in Psychology from the University of Vienna Professor Pivodic's research spans epidemiological studies, policy analyses, intervention development, and clinical trials focused on aging and end-of-life care. She employs mixed-methods approaches to study health and well-being trajectories of older people approaching the end of life. Her work emphasizes developing interventions to support individuals and families navigating serious illness and dying, with particular attention to vulnerable populations including those with dementia and frailty. Current projects focus on digital health solutions, international comparative studies, and compassionate community approaches. Her publication portfolio reveals strong trends in user-centered digital interventions for advance care planning, international methodological innovations in studying end-of-life trajectories, and implementation science for palliative care across diverse settings. Recent work demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary collaboration and methodological sophistication in addressing complex end-of-life challenges. Scientific recognition includes: Early Researcher Award of the European Association for Palliative Care (2017) Professor Pivodic has secured significant research funding including the European Research Council (ERC)-funded TRAJECT project (2023-2028), multiple fellowships from the Research Foundation – Flanders, and support from the AXA Research Fund. She actively mentors students and collaborates with international research teams across Europe through numerous EU-funded projects. Her h-index of 21 reflects substantial scholarly impact with 1,737 citations across 80+ publications. She contributes to the End-of-Life Care Research Group's leadership in developing evidence-based approaches to serious illness and bereavement, serving as a member of Jonge Academie (Young Academy of Sciences) of Belgium and maintaining active engagement with European palliative care networks.