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Odisee University College has a lot of expertise in house. Below you will find our expert list, a valuable overview of the diverse knowledge and expertise within our organization. For ease of use, we divide the list into three sections:
- A-Z Expert List: In this section you will find an overview of all our experts in alphabetical order, with associated keywords that represent the expertise of our colleagues.
- Thematic list: Here we organize our experts according to overarching themes, indicating their main expertise within that specific theme.
- Research centers: Here we offer more detailed information about the specific research areas we work on within Odisee. For each research center we mention the contact person, so you can immediately approach the right person for further information.
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Aerts, Stef | researcher at Agro-Bio Research Group (Salto) and lecturer Agro- and Biotechnology
food production and agriculture, laboratory animal science and animal/veterinary medicine ethics, sustainable agriculture, aquaculture
Algoet, Marlies | researcher at Centre of Expertise for Language and Educational Practice and lecturer Early Childhood Education
language education, language and interaction in young children, reading education
Asselman, Maayke | lecturer Kindergarten Education
computational thinking, programming with preschoolers
Audenaert, Steven | lecturer Secondary Education
classroom management and group dynamics, diversity in teacher education, executive functions and self-direction in teenagers (12+), educational policy
Backaert, Diego | lecturer Nursing
diabetes, specialised home nursing, primary care, wound care, care management and policy
Baron, Elize | lecturer Business Management and lecturer Organisation and Management
TikTok marketing, digital marketing
Bisschop, Leen | researcher at the Research Centre for Critical Thinking (Exploratio) and lecturer Primary Education
education sustainable development, climate education, research competencies in teachers
Boeykens, Annick | researcher and lecturer Chemistry
sustainable use of fruit crop residues, polyphenols, waste wood, waste fruit
Boucque, Hilde | coordinator postgraduate course in Intensive Care and Emergency Care
intensive care, emergency care
Callebaut, Geert | lecturer Primary Education
digital media in education, educational innovation, science and STEM, computational thinking, coding with preschoolers
Christiaens, Ilse | lecturer Nursing and coordinator of postgraduate Head Nurse
communicative skills
Claeys, Jan | policy officer, researcher and lecturer Social Work and Family Studies
network strengthening, urban social work, social isolation/loneliness
Cornelissen, Eef | researcher at Research Centre for Critical Thinking (Exploratio)
socratic conversation, philosophizing with children and youth, critical thinking, media literacy, philosophy in education, dialogue on sensitive societal issues, diversity and inclusion
Couckuyt, Dries | researcher at Center for Sustainable Entrepreneurship (CenSE)
sustainable business processes, management information systems, circular economy
Craeye, Bart | researcher at Sustainable Construction and Renovation (DUBiT) and lecturer Construction
sustainable (re)construction, concrete damage, concrete diagnosis, concrete repair, sustainable concrete design
Crois, Elien | researcher at Center for Sustainable Entrepreneurship (CenSE)
sustainability education, sustainability competencies in companies, entrepreneurship competencies, digital competencies
Cuylaerts, Philippe | lecturer Organisation and Management
French, teaching foreign languages, multilingualism, French literature and linguistics
Damman, Caroline | lecturer Orthopedagogy
resilience and self-care, motivational work, compassion focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy
Daneels, Arthur | researcher at Sustainable Construction and Renovation (DUBiT)
circular building/releasable building, reusable building, adaptable building, sustainable (re)construction, building nodes, energetic renovation building envelope
Dauwe, Stijn | researcher at Sustainable Construction and Renovation (DUBiT)
circular construction/dissolvable construction, reusable construction, adaptable construction, sustainable (re)construction, building nodes, energetic renovation building envelope
De Clerck, Stefan | lecturer Primary Education
effective teaching methodology, reading comprehension, teaching fractions, classroom management
De Cooman, Charlotte | lecturer Kindergarten Education
musical education in primary education, music and art subjects in secondary education
De Koster, Tom | lecturer Real Estate
law, corporate law, economic law, privacy law, venture capital investments, corporate acquisitions (mainly real estate offices)
De Moor, An | coordinator Language Policy
language policy, multilingualism, Dutch language, reading skills, language competence
De Nul, Bart | head of Secondary Education
teacher training in secondary education
De Proft, Anthony | coordinator Environmental Technology, lecturer Chemistry and Environmental Technology
corporate environmental care, sustainability, waste management, responsible collection of liquid laboratory waste, laboratory techniques and concentration determinations
De Sadeleer, Ria | researcher, lecturer and head of School Development
school development, curricula and curriculum design, leadership in education
De Schrijver, Frederik | head of IT in Education and Learning Centres
education technology, libraries and education centres, digital education
De Schrijver, Jelle | researcher at Research Centre for Critical Thinking (Exploratio)
philosophy in education, STEM education, critical thinking
De Wilde, Johan | researcher and lecturer Kindergarten Education
starting teachers, teacher education, teacher coaching, educational quality, kindergarten education, social education issues
De Wilde, Katrien | head of Nursing
smoking cessation support (during pregnancy), nursing courses
De Winne, Davy | coordinator User Experience Lab, researcher and lecturer Electronics-ICT
usability, digital divide, user experience, eye-tracking, user experience design, web and mobile applications, e-health
De Winter, Bart | researcher and lecturer Secondary Education
French teaching methodology
De Zommers, Philip | lecturer Orthopedagogy and Social Work
group dynamics, experiential learning, New Authority and connecting communication, dealing with conflicts and crises
Debruyne, Pascal | researcher at Centre for Family Studies and lecturer Family Studies
refugees, migration, intra-European migration, asylum and migration policy, integration policy, homelessness, political role of civil society and social work
Decoster, Robin | coordinator Care Innovation, researcher and lecturer Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy
hermeneutical relationships, research methodology, social impact of technology
Defraeije, Matilde | employee at Center for Sustainable Entrepeneurship (CenSE)
sustainability, innovation, valorisation, energy transition, future-proof skills
Deleu, Harm | researcher at Social Work
homelessness in Brussels, begging
Deneckere, Karel | researcher at Centre for Sustainable Entrepeneurship (CenSE)
sustainability, ecological communication, discourse analysis, systems thinking, nuclear energy
Depauw, Sarah | researcher at Agro-Bio Research Group (Salto) and lecturer Agro- and Biotechnology
nutrition, zoo animals, animal welfare
Deprez, Koen | researcher and lecturer Design and Production Technology
electromechanics, machining production techniques, 5-axis milling, waterjet cutting, additive manufacturing techniques, metrology, automation, materials science, thermodynamics, vibration, 3D printing, 3D measuring benches, welding, pneumatics, hydraulics, PLC
Devriese, Teis | lecturer Electromechanics
EPB reporting, EPC, energy performance, air conditioning, heating
Dewispelaere, Joris | researcher at Centre for Family Studies, lecturer Family Studies and department coordinator Internationalization
clinical psychology, partner relations, life-threatening illness, (sexual) violence, spirituality and counseling
D'haenens, Florence | researcher Midwifery at Health Care
midwifery, mental health during and after pregnancy, organisation of health care and midwifery
Duyck, Johan | lecturer Electromechanics and Electromechanical Systems
motor controls (softstarters, frequency and servo controls - DANFOSS)
Eiselein, Philippe | department head of Research, coordinator and researcher at Centre for Sustainable Entrepreneurship (CenSE)
sustainability, social innovation, (social) entrepreneurship, circular economy, business models, project management, corporate social responsibility
Emmery, Kathleen | coordinator Centre for Family Studies
family policy, sibling and family relations
Feryn, Sanne | lecturer Kindergarten Education
preschool education, early childhood education
Fouquaet, Philippe | lecturer Electromechanics
electromechanics, engineering, logistics, industrial management
Fournier, Katja | researcher at Centre for Family Studies
children and families on the run
Geldof, Dirk | researcher at Centre for Family Studies
migration, superdiversity, refugees, societies at risk, social transitions
Gheeraert, Evelien | researcher at Centre of Expertise for Language and Educational Practice and lecturer Primary Education
early reading education, language education
Gibens, Steven | head of Social Work
justice, access to justice, legal professions, legal assistance to vulnerable people, plain legal language
Gillis, Katrin | coordinator Health for Older People, researcher and lecturer Nursing
elderly care in residential care centers, psychiatric vulnerability in the elderly, neurological care, dementia, non-pharmacological therapy, decision making among caregivers in residential care centers
Gobin, Veerle | researcher at Health Care - Nutrition and lecturer Biomedical Laboratory Technology
sustainable use of fruit crop residues, polyphenols, waste wood, waste fruit, natural preservatives
Goeminne, Joachim | lecturer, researcher and coordinator microcredentials Energy Technology, coordinator Laboratory and Expertise Centre Smart Buildings
home automation, smart buildings, internet of things, energy management, social media, lifelong learning
Goens, Hannelore | researcher at Sustainable Construction and Renovation (DUBiT)
circular area development, circular construction, biobased material
Grimmonprez, Joke | lecturer Kindergarten Education
development in young children
Gryson, Brecht | lecturer in Biomedical Laboratory Technology, coordinator urban experiment garden and anchor person internationalization
urban experiment garden: vegetable gardening, food skills
Hebbrecht, Jona | coordinator Centre of Expertise for Language and Educational Practice, lecturer Primary Education and coordinator of postgraduate Reading Coach
language and reading education, language and reading policy, reading promotion, literature education, OKAN
Henssen, Bart | coordinator Centre for Sustainable Entrepreneurship (CenSE) and lecturer Business Management
sustainable entrepreneurship with a focus on SMEs and family businesses, sustainable business operations, sustainable Human Resources Management
Kenis, Paul | lecturer Construction
educational innovation, educational development, school renovations in Tanzania, workplace learning, technology in education
Lavent, Margot | researcher at Centre of Family Studies
refugees (children and families), diversity sensitive assistance
Lecoyer, Kim | researcher at Centre of Family Studies and lecturer Family Sciences
family support, diversity, families and migration, Muslim families
Lenoir, Thomas | lecturer in Design and Production Technology and Electromechanical Systems
welding technology, cutting techniques, mechanical engineering
Martin, Ann | director Education
graduates, bachelors, students, higher education, curriculum, didactics, educational policy, educational innovation, educational science
Messelis, Els | gerontologist at Odisee Advanced Education
sexuality and intimacy in the elderly, life stories, elder abuse
Mettepenningen, Evy | researcher at Agro-Bio Research Group (Salto) and lecturer Agro- and Biotechnology
sustainable and resilient agriculture, mental well-being among farmers, student-entrepreneurs and sustainability
Meyskens, Nathan | lecturer and guidance counsellor Real Estate, lecturer Construction
electro(mecha)nics, stability calculations in construction, Arduino, Microsoft Access and Excel
Moens, Bart | researcher at Social Work and lecturer Social Work/Human Resources Management
inclusive and sustainable Human Resources Management, job redesign, job crafting, diversity and inclusion
Mons, Jo | researcher and lecturer Nutrition and Dietetics
food allergies, FODMAP, irritable bowel syndrome
Naessens, Gert | director study area Education
teacher training programs
Naessens, Liesbeth | researcher and lecturer Social Work/Human Resources Management
detention, prisoners
Naets, Tiffany | lecturer Nutrition and Dietetics
eating disorders, obesity, ARFID, orthorexia nervosa, cognitive psychology, parent training, evidence-based practice, eHealth, healthcare innovation
Noens, Philippe | researcher at Centre for Family Studies and lecturer Family Sciences
parenting within the family, parenting in educational context, parenting support, family support
Nowé, Igor | lecturer Business Management
marketing strategies, trends, consumer behaviour, brand value and trust
Nuelant, Tanja | director study area People and Society
(associate degree) study programmes and lifelong learning People and Society
Peeters, Els | researcher at Agro-Bio Research Group (Salto) and lecturer Agro- and Biotechnology
animal welfare, cats, shelter animals and animal shelter, stray cat management
Peeters, Wim | lecturer Agro- and Biotechnology
tree and green management, veteran trees, ecological value of trees, ecosystem services of trees, tree stability, protecting trees in yards, trees in the city
Peersman, Wim | coordinator of research centers Social Agogical Work and lecturer Psychosocial Gerontology
research methods for health care and social science research
Pletinckx, Kathy | head of Nursing
nursing courses
Raeymaekers, Joke | coordinator Nuclear Medicine curriculum and lecturer Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy
nuclear medicine, nuclear imaging, medical imaging, radionuclide therapy, radioactivity, (medical) radiation
Reynders, Alexandre | researcher at Centre for Family Studies and lecturer Family Sciences
loved ones of a family member with suicidal thoughts
Rigo, Adelheid | researcher at Centre for Family Studies and lecturer Family Sciences
ethics in health care, ethics related to prenatal diagnosis, NIPT test, genetics, euthanasia, dementia
Rotthier, Bram | director (Bio)Technology
electric bicycles and speed pedelecs, light electric vehicles, standardization, courses in (bio)technology
Sannen, Adinda | researcher at Agro-Bio Research Group (Salto) and lecturer Agro- and Biotechnology
Animal Assisted Interventions, animal welfare, human-animal relationship, animal empathy, reptiles
Schelfaut, Kim | head of Design and Production Technology and Electromechanical Systems
STEM education, occupations in high demand in the technical sector, women in technical occupations
Schepens, Guy | lecturer in Business Management
insurance, insurance Law, insurance techniques, risk management
Schrooten, Mieke | researcher and lecturer Social Work
(trans)migration and transnationality, diversity, informal social work (self-organizations, civic initiatives, religious organizations), homelessness, begging
Smisdom, Leen | student advisor
study (guidance), horizon broadening, reorientation, core talents
Soens, Aaron | head of Educational Development and Quality Assurance, lecturer Occupational Therapy
quality assurance higher education, educational development, ethics
Stevens, Jeroen | researcher at Agro-Bio Research Group (Salto) and lecturer Agro- and Biotechnology
zoo animals, apes, animal behavior, evolution
Suy, Nick | lecturer Electromechanical Systems
mechanical maintenance techniques, preventive maintenance, mechanical drives, assembly and alignment
Symynck, Jurgen | lecturer Design and Production Technology and Electromechanical Systems
artificial intelligence (AI), 3D printing, mechanical design and production technology, Arduino, CAD
Taelman, Helena | coordinator Centre of Expertise for Language and Educational Practice, researcher and lecturer Kindergarten Education
kindergarten education, language didactics, oral language skills
Tency, Inge | coordinator Perinatal and Family Care, researcher and lecturer Midwifery
premature birth/prematurity, mental health during and after pregnancy, midwifery
Van Belle, Kurt | researcher, lecturer and head of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy
medical imaging, radiology, magnetic resonance, MR safety, MRI scans
Van Cleemput, Marjan | lecturer Biomedical Laboratory Technology, lecturer Nutrition and Dietetics, coordinator retraining Pharmaceutical Technical Assistant
pharmacy, anatomy and physiology, dietary supplements, pharmacy assistant, pharmaceutical technical assistant (PTA)
Van Dam, Sylvie | researcher and lecturer Social Work
migration, diversity, informal social work (self-organizations, civic initiatives, religious organizations), poverty and social exclusion
Van de Walle, Jelle | lecturer Energy Technology
lighting, building management, internet of things, home automation, energy management, smart buildings
Van den Bossche, Hilde | lecturer Primary Education
language didactics, language appreciation, literary skills
Van den Bossche, Thomas | researcher at User Centered Electronics & ICT and lecturer ICT
responsible use of AI
Van den Broeck, Laura | researcher at Research Centre for Critical Thinking (Exploratio)
critical thinking, social inequality, engaging in dialogue with children
Van der Meersch, Stijn | researcher Sustainable Construction and Renovation (DUBiT) and lecturer Construction
circular building envelope in practice, building nodes, EPB-accepted building nodes, insulated cavity walls, insulation, education building sector
Van der Schueren, Karel | lecturer Electromechanics
heat pumps, cooling technology
Van Houcke, Jannes | researcher Biochemical Innovation Team (BIT-O) and lecturer Chemistry
beer, kombucha, brewery, fermentation
Van Laere, Jolien | lecturer in Eye Care
eye care, eye measurement, eye hygiene, optical technology
Van Langenhove, Filip | coordinator Sustainable Construction and Renovation (DUBiT), researcher and lecturer Construction
circular construction, detachable construction, reusable and adaptable construction, sustainable (re)construction, condition measurement of existing buildings, screening buildings, building nodes, energetic renovation building envelope
Van Lokeren, Stijn | lecturer Secondary Education
educational technology and e-learning
Van Puyenbroeck, Joris | researcher at Centre for Family Studies, lecturer Family Sciences and Psychosocial Gerontology
informal care, disability, network strengthening, inclusive residential care, person-following financing
Van Severen, Lieve | researcher at Centre of Expertise for Language and Educational Practice and lecturer Kindergarten Education
early literacy, sound awareness, letter knowledge
Van Stappen, Katrien | lecturer Primary Education
musical education in primary education, singing with children
Van Wassenhove, Karen | director study area Health and Care
care education
Vancuyck, Liesbeth | researcher at Centre for Sustainable Entrepreneurship (CenSE), lecturer Business Management and Accounting Administration
micro- and macroeconomics, professional field and internships
Vanden Eede, Saskia | researcher at Centre for Sustainable Entrepreneurship (CenSE) and lecturer Business Management
digital marketing, digital presence, data driven marketing, artificial intelligence (AI) within marketing and marketing personalization
Vanderlinden, Julie | coordinator Active Neighborhoods and Lifestyle Interventions, researcher and lecturer Nursing and Psychosocial Gerontology
sleep, healthy ageing, positive health, healthy lifestyle, behavior change, health literacy, socially vulnerable elderly, young family caregivers, cancer patients, young dementia
Vandermeersch, Tom | lecturer Real Estate
apartment law, co-ownership law, property manager, management of co-ownership, real estate
Vanderstraeten, Antoon | lecturer Agro- and Biotechnology
agroecology, regenerative agriculture, future farming, alternative agricultural systems
Verbeeck, Katja | researcher at User Centered Electronics & ICT (UCE) and lecturer ICT
data science, artificial intelligence (AI)
Verdoodt, Caroline | lecturer Real Estate
environmental law, urban development, project development, government operations
Verhaegen, Inge | researcher, lecturer and policy officer Social Work and Orthopedagogy
loneliness, social isolation, social inclusion, network strengthening, caring neighborhoods, neighborhood-oriented work
Verschelden, Pieterjan | researcher at Health Care, lecturer Nursing
mental health care, active and healthy ageing, quality in the care sector
Verschoren, Veerle | researcher at Research Centre for Critical Thinking (Exploratio) and lecturer Primary Education
climate education, STEM, dealing with sensitive topics in science classes, math didactics in primary education
Vervacke, Laura | researcher at Research Center for Critical Thinking (Exploratio) and teacher in Secondary Education Teacher Training Program
STEM education, critical thinking in science classes
Vervaecke, Hilde | researcher at Agro-Bio Research Group (Salto) and lecturer Agro- and Biotechnology
wild animals in captivity, animal behavior, zoos, detection animals (ecological search dogs), bison
Verwimp, Wim | lecturer Electromechanics
robotics and programming, data communication, Digital Twins, ABB robots, Microsoft Excel
Vos, Jeroen | head of Occupational Therapy
occupational therapy, mental health care
Wellemans, Isabelle | head of Eye Care
training in eye care, developments in eye care
Wille, Stijn | lecturer Real Estate and Construction
architecture, energy
Withouck, Hannes | researcher Biochemical Innovation Team (BIT-O) and lecturer Chemistry
sustainable extractions, reuse of fruit crop residues, polyphenols, waste wood, waste fruit
Wouters, Nele | lecturer Kindergarten and Primary Education
music pedagogy, singing and voice
Wyns, Mario | lecturer ICT
electronics, microcontrollers, Internet of Things, interfacing, embedded linux
Sustainability and environment
Aerts, Stef | sustainable agriculture
Boeykens, Annick | residual streams fruit cultivation
Crois, Elien | sustainability education
Daneels, Arthur | sustainable (re)construction
Dauwe, Stijn | sustainable (re)construction
De Proft, Anthony | sustainable waste management
Defraeije, Matilde | sustainability, energy transition
Deneckere,Karel | ecological communication and greenwashing
Gobin, Veerle | residual streams of fruit cultivation
Goens, Hannelore | circular area development, circular construction, biobased material
Henssen, Bart | sustainable management
Mettepenningen, Evy | sustainable agriculture
Vanderstraeten, Antoon | regenerative agriculture
Van Langenhove, Filip | sustainable (re)construction
Withouck, Hannes | residual streams of fruit cultivation
Nature, animals and agriculture
Aerts, Stef | sustainable agriculture and laboratory animal science
Depauw, Sarah | zoo animals, animal welfare
Gryson, Brecht | urban experiment gardening vegetable gardening
Mettepenningen, Evy | sustainable agriculture, mental well-being in farmers
Peeters, Els | cats
Peeters, Wim | tree and green space management
Sannen, Adinda | human-animal relationship
Stevens, Jeroen | zoo animals, animal behavior, evolution
Vanderstraeten, Antoon | agroecology, regenerative agriculture, future farming, alternative agricultural systems
Vervaecke, Hilde | animal behavior and zoos
Technology and innovation
Boeykens, Annick | residual streams fruit cultivation
De Proft, Anthony | laboratory techniques
De Winne, Davy | digital technology
Decoster, Robin | healthcare innovation
Defraeije, Matilde | innovation, valorisation, future-proof skills
Deprez, Koen | 3D printing
Devriese, Teis | air conditioning and heating
Duyck, Johan | motor controllers softstarters
Fouquaet, Philippe | electromechanics, logistics
Gobin, Veerle | residual streams fruit farming
Goeminne, Joachim | home automation, smart buildings, internet of things
Meyskens, Nathan | Microsoft Access and Excel
Rotthier Bram | electric bikes and speed pedelecs
Symynck, Jurgen | 3D printing, artificial intelligence (AI)
Van Belle, Kurt | medical imaging, MRI scans
Van de Walle, Jelle | home automation, smart buildings, internet of things
Van den Bossche, Thomas | responsible use of AI
Van der Schueren, Karel | heat pumps, cooling technology
Van Houcke, Jannes | fermentation, brewery, beer, kombucha
Vanden Eede, Saskia | artificial intelligence (AI) in digital marketing
Verbeeck, Katja | artificial intelligence (AI)
Verwimp, Wim | robotics, programming, data communication, Microsoft Excel
Withouck, Hannes | residual streams fruit cultivation
Wyns, Mario | electronics, internet of things, microcontrollers
Real estate, building and construction
Craeye, Bart | concrete
Daneels, Arthur | sustainable (re)construction
Dauwe, Stijn | sustainable (re)construction
Deprez, Koen | materials science
Devriese, Teis | EPB reporting and EPC
Goens, Hannelore | circular area development, circular construction, biobased material
Kenis, Paul | school renovations
Lenoir, Thomas | welding technology, cutting techniques
Meyskens, Nathan | stability calculation
Suy, Nick | mechanical propulsion, preventive maintenance, assembly and alignment
Van de Walle, Jelle | lighting, building management
Van der Meersch, Stijn | insulation
Van der Schueren, Karel | heat pumps, cooling technology
Van Langenhove, Filip | sustainable (re)construction
Vandermeersch, Tom | apartment law, co-ownership law, property manager, management of co-ownership, real estate
Verdoodt, Caroline | environmental law, city and project development
Wille, Stijn | architecture, energy
Education and pedagogy
Algoet, Marlies | language education with young children
Asselman, Maayke | programming with preschoolers
Audenaert, Steven | classroom management, group dynamics, teen self-direction, diversity in teacher education
Bisschop, Leen | climate education
Callebaut, Geert | STEM, coding with preschoolers, educational innovation
Cornelissen, Eef | critical thinking and media literacy
Crois, Elien | sustainability education
Cuylaerts, Philippe | French, teaching foreign languages, multilingualism
De Clerck, Stefan | didactics, reading comprehension and classroom management
De Cooman, Charlotte | musical education
De Moor, An | language policy, multilingualism, language competence
De Nul, Bart | teacher training secondary education
De Sadeleer, Ria | school development and curricula
De Schrijver, Frederik | education technology, libraries and education centres, digital education
De Schrijver, Jelle | STEM education and critical thinking
De Wilde, Johan | educational quality, teacher training and beginning teachers
De Winter, Bart | French didactics
Feryn, Sanne | early childhood education
Gheeraert, Evelien | early reading education, language education
Grimmonprez, Joke | early childhood development
Hebbrecht, Jonah | OKAN and language and reading education
Kenis, Paul | workplace learning, technology in education
Martin, Ann | graduates, bachelors, education policy
Naessens, Gert | teacher training
Nuelant, Tanja | study programmes People and Society
Schelfaut, Kim | STEM education, professions in high demand and women in the technical sector
Smisdom, Leen | study choice (guidance), horizon broadening, reorientation, core talents
Soens, Aaron | quality assurance higher education
Taelman, Helena | language development in young children
Van den Bossche, Hilde | language didactics, language assessment, literary skills
Van den Broeck, Laura | critical thinking
Van Lokeren, Stijn | educational technology and E-learning
Van Severen, Lieve | early literacy, sound awareness, letter knowledge
Van Stappen, Katrien | music education, singing with children
Verschoren, Veerle | climate education and STEM
Vervacke, Laura | STEM, critical thinking in science classes
Wouters, Nele | music pedagogy, singing and voice use
Philosophy and ethics
Aerts, Stef | animal ethics
Cornelissen, Eef | philosophy in education
De Schrijver, Jelle | philosophy in education
Rigo, Adelheid | ethics in health care (euthanasia), ethics related to prenatal diagnosis (NIPT test and genetics)
Soens, Aaron | ethics
Business management and entrepreneurship
Baron, Elize | TikTok-marketing, digital marketing
Couckuyt, Dries | circular economy
Crois, Elien | entrepreneurship
De Koster, Tom | privacy, corporate and economic law, corporate acquisitions
Deneckere, Karel | ecological communication and discourse analysis
Eiselein, Philippe | (social) entrepreneurship and business models
Henssen, Bart | SMEs and family businesses
Moens, Bart | inclusive and sustainable HRM policies and careers
Nowé, Igor | marketing strategies, trends, consumer behaviour
Schepens, Guy | insurance and risk management
Vancuyck, Liesbeth | micro- en macroeconomics
Vanden Eede, Saskia | digital marketing
Diversity, inclusion and social support
Claeys, Jan | social isolation and loneliness, network strengthening
Cornelissen, Eef | diversity and inclusion
Debruyne, Pascal | refugees and migration, homelessness
Deleu, Harm | homelessness
Emmery, Kathleen | family policy and family relations
Fournier, Katja | children and families on the run
Geldhof, Dirk | superdiversity and migration
Gibens, Steven | justice, legal aid to vulnerable people
Lavent, Margot | refugees (children and families), diversity sensitive assistance
Lecoyer, Kim | families and migration
Moens, Bart | inclusion in the workplace
Naessens, Liesbeth | incarceration and prisoners
Nuelant, Tanja | study programmes People and Society
Noens, Philippe | family support
Peersman, Wim | social science research
Reynders, Alexandre | loved ones of a family member with suicidal thoughts
Schrooten, Mieke | homelessness and migration
Van Dam, Sylvie | migration, diversity, poverty and social exclusion
Van den Broeck, Laura | social inequality
Van Puyenbroeck, Joris | informal care, disability, inclusive residential care, network strengthening
Verhaegen, Inge | social isolation and loneliness, social inclusion, network strengthening
Health Care
Backaert, Diego | diabetes, specialised home nursing, primary care, wound care
Boucque, Hilde | intensive care, emergency care
De Wilde, Katrien | smoking cessation counselling, nursing education
Christiaens, Ilse | communication skills
Decoster, Robin | care innovation
D'haenens, Florence | midwifery, mental health during and after pregnancy
Gillis, Katrin | elderly care, residential care centers, dementia
Mons, Jo | food allergies, FODMAP and irritable bowel syndrome
Naets, Tiffany | eating disorders, obesity, ARFID, orthorexia nervosa, evidence-based practice, eHealth, healthcare innovation
Pletinckx, Kathy | nursing education
Raeymaekers, Joke | nuclear medicine, (medical) radiation, medical imagery
Tency, Inge | pregnancy and preterm birth
Van Belle, Kurt | medical imaging, MRI scans
Van Cleemput, Marjan | pharmacy, anatomy, dietary supplements
Van Laere, Jolien | eye care and eye measurement
Van Puyenbroeck, Joris | informal care, disability, inclusive residential care
Van Wassenhove, Karen | care training
Vanderlinden, Julie | elder care, sleep and healthy living
Verschelden, Pieterjan | quality care sector, active and healthy aging
Vos, Jeroen | occupational therapy
Wellemans, Isabelle | eye care
Psychology and well-being
Claeys, Jan | social isolation and loneliness
Damman, Caroline | resilience and self-care
De Zommers, Philip | group dynamics, handling conflict and crises
D'haenens, Florence | mental health during and after pregnancy
Dewispelaere, Joris | clinical psychology, partner relations and (sexual) violence
Emmery, Kathleen | sibling and family relations
Gillis, Katrin | psychiatric vulnerability in the elderly
Messelis, Els | sexuality in the elderly and elder abuse
Mettepenningen, Evy | mental well-being in farmers
Naets, Tiffany | eating disorders, ARFID, orthorexia nervosa, cognitive psychology, parent training, evidence-based practice
Reynders, Alexandre | next of kin of a family member with suicidal thoughts
Tency, Inge | mental well-being during and after pregnancy
Van Puyenbroeck, Joris | informal care, network strengthening
Vanderlinden, Julie | informal care, young dementia
Verhaegen, Inge | social isolation and loneliness
Verschelden, Pieterjan | mental health care
Vos, Jeroen | mental health care
Stefanie Beghein | research group Tech | +32 474 76 17 58
Margot Chauliac | research group Education | +32 476 36 11 42
Bart Henssen | research group Business | +32 470 90 17 57
Wim Peersman | research group Social | +32 472 47 62 15
Inge Tency (ad interim) / Stefanie Beghein (ad interim) | research group Health | +32 474 98 84 27 / +32 474 76 17 58
UCE - User Centered Experiences. UCE stands for the development of practice-oriented, sustainable Electronics & ICT applications, with a strong focus on the end user and their experience (user experience). UCE is affiliated with the Electronics-ICT degree program.
👤 contact: Katja Verbeeck and Davy De Winne (UX Lab)
DUBiT - Sustainable Construction and Renovation. Within the DUBiT expertise center, students, lecturers, and researchers from the Technology cluster collaborate with entrepreneurs on technical building innovations. A construction technology lab has been set up at Campus Aalst to support practice-oriented building innovation, with a particular focus on concrete repair and the circularity of the building envelope. In addition, both company-specific training programs and cross-sectoral continuing education courses are developed and delivered.
👤 contact: Filip Van Langenhove
SALTO - Agro-Bio Research Group. Salto stands for "exploring alternatives together." Our research group has its own somewhat alternative character. Sustainability and ethical handling of resources are the common thread throughout our research. Our research is rooted in professional practice. As a research partner, we are always open to multidisciplinary collaboration.
👤 contact: Hilde Vervaecke
BIT-O - Biochemical Innovation Team. The Biochemical Innovation Team is part of Odisee's Technology Research Group and conducts research on chemical aspects of valorization of waste streams.
👤 contact: Annick Boeykens
Centre of Expertise for Language and Educational Practice. The Centre of Expertise for Language and Educational Practice brings together years of expertise and research into language in education. Together with teachers and school teams in pre-school, primary and secondary education, they investigate what works in daily practice, where there are challenges and where opportunities for growth lie. TOP offers inspiration, guidance and practical support for sustainable professional development and develops tools and methodologies that can be used immediately in the classroom. In this way, they work alongside education professionals to build strong, inclusive and language-rich education in which pupils and teachers can thrive.
👤 contact: Jona Hebbrecht and Helena Taelman
Research Centre for Critical Thinking - ExploRatio. ExploRatio is part of the teacher training program at Odisee and investigates how to stimulate critical thinking in young people. The research centre develops and studies teaching methodologies that use (philosophical) dialogue to challenge young people to reflect on sensitive topics, societal issues, and the foundations of their own knowledge and beliefs.
👤 contact: Laura Van den Broeck
The Center for Sustainable Entrepreneurship (CenSE) is an independent research group linked to the education area Business. CenSE researches sustainable entrepreneurship, primarily within family businesses and SMEs, and identifies new trends and challenges in the economy and society.
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Sustainable and digital transition. At CenSE, we recognize the transformative potential of the European Union's Twin Transitions - sustainability and digitalisation - and their crucial role in shaping a green, inclusive and innovative future. As a research center dedicated to applied scientific research on sustainable entrepreneurship, with a focus on family businesses and SMEs, we support the local private sector to lead this transformation.
👤 contact: April Bilbrey
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Social circular economy. CenSE contributes to the transition to a sustainable and inclusive society through research on the social circular economy, social impact and sustainability. This research center analyzes organisations that create both economic and social value, with a particular focus on the survival, collaboration and growth mechanisms of social and circular enterprises.
👤 contact: Karen Brabant and Philippe Eiselein
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Competencies for the future. In an ever faster evolving society, future-oriented competencies are essential, both on an organizational and personal level. Therefore, we are actively pursuing research projects on competencies for the future (sustainability competencies, digital and entrepreneurship competencies) and on innovation in the learning process.
👤 contact: Elien Crois
Research Centre Social Work. We provide quality practice-oriented research, contributing to service delivery and education. We place the realisation of fundamental rights central stage and commit ourselves to social justice, full citizenship, and human dignity. Our focus lies within the metropolitan context. Brussels is both our base of operations and our source of inspiration.
👤 contact: Kaat Van Acker
Centre for Family Studies. Our motto: strengthening the connection between individuals and society through the power of families.
👤 contact: Kathleen Emmery
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Parenting and family support. Parenting support and family support are central themes. The research is practice-oriented and conducted at the request of, and in close collaboration with, various organizations in the field. The Centre aims to identify the needs of parents and align the support services accordingly. It also helps these organizations expand their outreach.
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Family and partner relationships. Partner relationships and their dynamics are important research themes. A positive partner relationship contributes to a positive parenting experience. Contemporary partner relationships are diverse and subject to change. Our research focuses on this dynamic and on developments in society and in the field of partner relationship support. In addition, we pay attention to other family relationships, such as the bonds between siblings and between different generations.
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Families and migration. We advocate for interfaith dialogue, intercultural encounters, and appropriate support for all families, regardless of their background or composition. Diversity is often a central theme in our projects. We recognize the impact of worldview on family relationships as a source of motivation and strength, while also acknowledging the challenges of our diverse society. Both families and researchers come from diverse backgrounds, and awareness of our own position and understanding of others form the foundation of our research.
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Families and care. We see it as one of our core tasks to conduct research into the experiences of socially vulnerable families and to translate their needs into policy and practice. These may be families living in poverty, but also families facing specific and significant care needs. The position of older adults, their care, and support also falls within this line of research. We start from the strengths of families, no matter how vulnerable they may be. Strengthening their network is one of the key threads running through this research focus.
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Family policy. We conduct practice-oriented research from the perspective of families, with the aim of strengthening their functioning and well-being. We often work in dialogue with policymakers and organizations in the field. Based on our research, we frequently make concrete recommendations for policy or for the work of social professionals. At the same time, we critically examine whether policy and practice adequately consider the multifaceted phenomenon we call family.
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Strengthen education. In today’s knowledge economy, lifelong learning is a key concept. However, vulnerable groups often face difficulties accessing lifelong learning opportunities. Participation rates are particularly low among individuals in a socioeconomically disadvantaged position and/or with a migration background. In close collaboration with the Family Sciences degree program, we have developed several initiatives to enhance the participation and social inclusion of vulnerable students in education.
The Healthcare Research Center promotes health by conducting research into active neighborhoods, lifestyle interventions, and food safety. The Research Center supports quality care by offering practical assistance in perinatal, family, and elderly care, as well as by implementing healthcare innovations. Additionally, the research center focuses on the educational support of healthcare providers. This knowledge is built upon the results of research.
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Active neighborhoods and lifestyle interventions. Within this focus area, research is conducted on how active neighborhoods and lifestyle interventions can promote health. Health promotion through community-based care, healthy nutrition, sleep, sufficient physical activity, etc., proves to be a crucial approach in healthcare.
👤 point of contact : Julie Vanderlinden
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Nutrition. With our research, we aim to make a positive contribution to the food of the future.
Producing sufficient and healthy food in a sustainable way for a continuously growing global population is one of the greatest challenges of the future. That’s why, in co-creation with our various research partners, we focus our research projects on sustainable and healthy nutrition.👤 point of contact : Tim Torsy
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Perinatal and family care. Research within this focus area centers on parenthood — including the period from the desire to have children through the first 1,000 days after birth — and on families, both nuclear and extended, such as grandparents. We aim to improve support during the transition to parenthood and during challenging periods, such as neonatal intensive care or when a child has a chronic illness. In doing so, we develop various materials and tools, including digital support and the use of virtual reality in pediatrics.
👤 point of contact : Inge Tency
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Health for older people. We connect people in the search for solutions so that everyone can experience a quality life. Using the method of needs-based care, we strengthen the care relationship between older adults in residential settings and their (informal) caregivers.
👤 point of contact : Katrin Gillis
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Care Innovation (ZInn). ZInn conducts research on innovations in care and welfare.
Projects aim to gain insight into the levers for implementing innovations and to explore their impact on caregivers. From a multidisciplinary perspective, we build partnerships among diverse stakeholders — such as care providers, care recipients, care organizations, governments, and companies — driven by a shared enthusiasm for sustainable implementation.👤 point of contact : Robin Decoster
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Educational modules of the future. This includes projects with a strong emphasis on educational support for the end user, such as (future) healthcare providers. These projects investigate changes in competencies and contemporary challenges arising from ongoing developments. This is achieved by offering specific educational modules that are developed based on research findings.
👤 point of contact : Iris Van Steenwinkel