A-PECS search menu search content Diatoms as bio-template for photocatalytic materials Diatoms are an extremely diverse group of unicellular algae that self-assemble a porous, intricate siliceous cell wall, called frustule. Such frustules possess a unique combination of physical and chemical propert…

Bart Van de Vijver associate professor Research Bart Van de Vijver Research team Ecosphere Expertise Diatoms, unicellular autrotrophic algae, are on of the most abundant and diverse algal groups in the worlds. As primary producers, they are at the base of all food chains and as such of prime importa…

Louis Beyens emeritus with assignment Research Louis Beyens Research team Ecosphere Nutrient cycling in wetlands along a climatological gradient: effects of fertilization, drainage and climate. 01/10/2007 - 30/09/2010 Abstract One of the most important ecosystem processes is decomposition. Decomposi…

ECOSPHERE search menu search content Macro- and micronutrients for healthy ecosystems ECOSPHERE studies the role of nutrients in the ecology and biogeochemistry of aquatic (e.g. ponds, lakes, rivers) and terrestrial (e.g. wetlands, meadows) ecosystems, focusing on the interaction with plants and ani…

A-PECS search menu search content Photocatalysis In our research on photocatalysis we seek to develop a sustainable purification technology that operates under ambient conditions of pressure and temperature. The process relies on the generation of charge carriers upon excitation by photons, that con…

Louis Beyens emeritus with assignment About Louis Beyens Louis Beyens Contact Campus Drie Eiken Show email address Tel. +3232652290 Universiteitsplein 1 2610 Wilrijk, BEL Since 1978 I am engaged in research on the ecology and biogeography of unicellular organisms in the polar regions, more precisely…

Giulia Lodi predoc researcher FWO Research Giulia Lodi Research team Ecosphere The effect of increasing atmospheric CO2 and temperature on tropical wetlands: past, present, and future Si:C ratio in papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) and its impact on aquatic ecosystems. 01/11/2024 - 31/10/2026 Abstract Since…

Willem De Smet emeritus with assignment Research Willem De Smet Research team Ecosphere Taxonomic turnover in terrestrial and aquatic diatom communities: integration of macroecological, morphological, phylogenetic-evolutionary and ecophysiological approaches. 01/01/2007 - 31/12/2010 Abstract The cur…

Info for companies search menu search content Exact sciences License offers Sustainable and efficient biotemplate silica-titania photocatalytic composites out of diatom frustules The University of Antwerp developed a novel photocatalytic composite displaying photocatalytic nanoparticles at the inner…

ECOSPHERE search menu search content Available Master Thesis Topics Presentation ECOSPHERE Master thesis subjects Powerpoint presentation (in pdf) Topics in the field of Physiological and molecular mechanisms of stress and toxicity: acclimatisation and homeostasis Chemical emissions from offshore wi…

EnviroStress search menu search content PhD defenses PhD defenses 2020 Promovendus: Iván Laoiza Alamo, Promotors: Marleen De Troch & Gudrun De Boeck. Title: Marine species associated to Peruvian scallop Argopecten purpuratus culture: trophic interactions and contaminant exposure. 28 February 2020. …

A-PECS search menu search content Defended PhDs All PhD theses: 2024 Noelia Felipe Montiel - Voltage against illicit drug trafficking. Capabilities of electrochemical fingerprinting to detect illicit drugs (2024/03/29) - Promotor: Karolien De Wael Jonas Schram - Electrochemical sensing strategies fo…

Bioscience Engineering search menu search content Awards - Department of Bioscience Engineering Awards 2022 Tom Eilers, "Poster presentation award", 10th Microbiome R&D & Business Collaboration Forum: Europe, 7th Probiotics & Prebiotics Congress: Europe and 4th Skin Microbiome & Cosmeceuticals Congr…

Silvia Lenaerts Research Silvia Lenaerts Research team Expertise - Benchmarking and testing of photocatalytic technology compared to available and coming technological solutions for removal of pollutants in the gas phase. - Application specific case study and feasibility study of air purification te…

ECOSPHERE search menu search content PhD Thesis At ECOSPHERE, we are dedicated to empowering young scientists in obtaining their PhD diplomas and pursuing careers in academia. Below, you'll find an extensive list of the 101 PhDs awarded throughout the history of our Research Group, encompassing thos…

Jonas Schoelynck TT. asst. research professor Research Jonas Schoelynck Research team Ecosphere Expertise In my research I focus on the BIO in biogeochemistry. This means that I study the interaction of plants and animals with their environment, and in particular chemical and geomorphological proces…

Stijn Temmerman professor Research Stijn Temmerman Research team Ecosphere Expertise Ecology of coastal and estuarine systems, in particular tidal wetlands (marshes and mangroves), how they function through interactions between tides, waves, storm surges, sea level rise, erosion, sedimentation, vege…

Ronny Blust full professor Research Ronny Blust Research team Ecosphere Expertise - Molecular, cellular and organismal toxicity tests - Characterisation of mode of action of microcontaminants - Analysis of inorganic and organic contaminants - Chemical and biological monitoring and diagnostics - Deve…

Ivan Nijs full professor Research Ivan Nijs Research team Plant and Ecosystems (PLECO) - Ecology in a time of change Expertise Impact of climate change on plants and ecosystems, in particular the influence of climate extremes such as drought and heat. Role of biodiversity in ecosystems. Biological i…

ECOSPHERE search menu search content Projects Ongoing projects The consequences of nitrogen-induced shifts in fungal and bacterial communities for carbon cycling in temperate forests. 01/11/2024 - 31/10/2027 Abstract Forests constitute a large and persistent carbon stock, which has increased over th…

Patrick Meire emeritus occasional assignment Research Patrick Meire Research team Ecosphere Expertise Ecological investigations in aquatic and wetland ecosystems. Vegetation mapping. Physico-chemical and biological (BBI) analysis of water quality. Blue-Green strategies for climate change adaptation …