Integrated Sustainable Chemistry - InSusChem search menu search content Valorization program 1 - main focus Renewable chemicals & feedstocks The transition from fossil-based to carbon-neutral and sustainable industries is a major challenge. Aromatic chemicals play an important role in commodity, fin…

Chemical Engineering Technology Learning outcomes Dutch-taught Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Technology Learning outcomes Dutch-taught Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Technology General competences Technology expert 1. The Bachelor can analyse a structured engineering problem based on internatio…

Adrian Covaci gewoon hoogleraar Onderzoek Adrian Covaci Onderzoeksgroep Toxicologie Expertise The Toxicological Center has built up in the last 20 years expertise related to analytical toxicology, forensic toxicology and environmental toxicology research field. More specifically, the expertise of Pr…

Toxicological Centre search menu search content Edible insects low in contaminants Antwerp toxicologists test for levels of hazardous organic chemicals The range of food products containing edible insects is growing steadily. Like any other food product, they need to be checked for their levels of h…

Bachelor of Chemistry Learning outcomes Dutch-taught Bachelor of Chemistry Learning outcomes Dutch-taught Bachelor of Chemistry 1. The Bachelors have a broad basic knowledge of and insight in the different subfields of chemistry and of the natural sciences related to chemistry such as mathematics, p…

Veterinary physiology and biochemistry search menu search content PhD Evi Petro Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and their effects on the Bovine and Human Ovarian Follicle Evi Petro, MSc, PhD Download thesis (pdf, 2.93 MB) Abstract in Dutch Endocriene verstoorders en hun mogelijke effecten op de bovie…

Iris Cornet hoofddocent BioWAVE - Industrial Biotechnology / Iris Cornet Research overview The industrial biotechnology research at BioWAVE_IB is directed to using the biorefinery approach (microorganisms, enzymes and, sometimes, chemicals) for the valorisation of industrial side-streams for the pro…

ECOSPHERE search menu search content Water and soil quality risk assessment This study area allows for scientifically based, societal relevant advice regarding water quality risk assessment. The assumption that adverse effects of chemicals can be meaningfully extrapolated from laboratory test condit…

Xingfeng Bai senior researcher Research Xingfeng Bai Research team Organic synthesis (ORSY) Expertise Organic synthesis methodology for developing of new reaction methods to synthesis of value-added chemicals, including catalytic enantioselective reactions for the synthesis of optical active chiral …

Lucia Vergauwen principal research fellow - associate professor - senior researcher - project coordinator Research Lucia Vergauwen Research team Veterinary physiology and biochemistry Expertise Use of the zebrafish model (embryo, larva, adult) for fundamental and applied research. Understanding the …

Giulia Poma research manager Research Giulia Poma Research team Toxicological Centre Expertise Dr. Giulia Poma completed her PhD in Environmental Sciences at the Water Research Institute of the Italian National Research Council (IRSA-CNR) and the University of Milano-Bicocca in March 2014. Her resea…

Adrian Covaci full professor Research Adrian Covaci Research team Toxicological Centre Expertise The Toxicological Center has built up in the last 20 years expertise related to analytical toxicology, forensic toxicology and environmental toxicology research field. More specifically, the expertise of…

Apurva Bhatkhande doctoral scholarship holder Research Apurva Bhatkhande Research team Ecosphere Quantitative extrapolation in ecotoxicology (QTOX). 01/02/2023 - 31/01/2027 Abstract Reliable assessment of the ecological risks posed by chemicals is a fundamental component of European policies concern…

Tim Croes doctor assistent Onderzoek Tim Croes Onderzoeksgroep Biochemische Afvalwater Valorisatie & Zuivering (BioWaVE) Expertise Ervaring met: - Chemische en biochemische scheidingstechnieken - Membraanfiltratie, nanofiltratie - Alternatieven voor fossiele brandstoffen voor bioplastic en platform …

Hanan Barich unpaid staff Research Hanan Barich Research team Antwerp engineering, PhotoElectroChemistry & Sensing (A-PECS) Combining photoelectrochemistry and voltammetry: towards a mobile electrosensor for phenolics in industrial wastewater. 01/11/2019 - 31/10/2023 Abstract The amount of chemicals…

EnviroStress search menu search content Projects Selected running projects Active passive water pollution sampling device (WATERSIDE). 01/05/2019 -30/04/2020 Abstract Previously an active passive sampler for accumulation of pollutants from water was developed into a laboratory prototype. Its n°1 fe…

Iris Cornet hoofddocent Lipid Biotechnology / Iris Cornet "Lipid biotechnology" comprises the microbial production and biotechnological transformation of lipids. Oil and its derivatives are important raw materials for oleochemistry. In Biowave_IB, we investigate the use of fat, oil and grease from d…

Integrated Sustainable Chemistry - InSusChem search menu search content Valorization program 3 - main focus Sustainable processes Chemical manufacturing is highly energy intensive (in 2020, responsible for 29% of the world energy demand while also accounting for more than 30% of the global greenhous…

Antoon De Schryver emeritus occasional assignment Research Antoon De Schryver Research team A survey of the exposure of the Belgian employees to dangerous chemicals 10/01/2017 - 09/04/2017 Abstract Workers encounter a wide variety of substances, physical agents, and working conditions (during the co…

Mathias Van der Veer doctoraatsbursaal Publicaties Mathias Van der Veer From batch to flow : the effect of pH, current, and the crystal facets of Cu₂O on electrochemical CO₂ reduction Bron Sustainable energy & fuels - ISSN 2398-4902-8:11 (2024) p. 2504-2518 Auteur(s) Mathias Vittorio Van der Vee…

Charlotte Van Moorleghem unpaid staff Research Charlotte Van Moorleghem Research team Functional Morphology Chemicals in nature: a means to fight disease. 04/01/2021 - 30/09/2021 Abstract A global increase in lethal fungal infections of both animals and plants threatens biodiversity. Therefore, rese…

Dries Knapen associate professor Research Dries Knapen Research team Veterinary physiology and biochemistry Expertise Aquatic toxicology, zebrafish, adverse outcome pathways, stress physiology, systems biology, developmental biology, embryonic development, alternative testing approaches Exposomics: …

Toxicological Centre search menu search content Projects Ongoing projects Exposomics: A holistic approach to assess environmental exposures and their impact on endocrine and metabolic disorders (EXPOSOME 2.0). 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2031 Abstract Background: The exposome encompasses the totality of envi…

Biochemical Wastewater Valorization and Engineering search menu search content BioWAVE - Industrial Biotechnology Research Overview The industrial biotechnology research at BioWAVE_IB is directed to using the biorefinery approach (microorganisms, enzymes and, sometimes, chemicals) for the valorisati…

Elizabeth Mercer doctoraatsbursaal Publicaties Elizabeth Mercer Plasma-based conversion of martian atmosphere into life-sustaining chemicals : the benefits of utilizing martian ambient pressure Bron Journal of CO2 utilization - ISSN 2212-9820-80 (2024) p. 1-10 Auteur(s) Sean Kelly, Elizabeth Mercer,…