A–Z Expert List
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