Projects
Shear in FRP reinforced concrete - Development of a consistent, experimental and theoretical characterization strategy for members without transverse reinforcement KU Leuven
Concrete reinforced with FRP reinforcement has excellent structural performance accompanied by high durability and resistance to corrosion allowing for material savings thanks to a reduced concrete cover of up to 50% compared to conventional steel reinforced concrete structures. However, a consistent mechanical description of shear behaviour in FRP reinforced concrete members without transverse reinforcement is lacking, so far, which hinders ...
Experimental model based estimation of inputs and parameters for vibro-acoustic system-level predictions KU Leuven
Optimization of probiotics via experimental evolution: towards a treatment less prone to (antibiotic) resistance development KU Leuven
Thermal structure of the mantle beneath large igneous provinces: An experimental and geochemical investigation of the Emeishan province, China KU Leuven
An experimental study on the effects of long term exposure to artificial light at night on free-living great tits (Parus major) and the effectiveness of part-night lighting as mitigating strategy. University of Antwerp
Optimisation and integration of experimental and modelling approaches to study the three-dimensional dynamics of the beak in songbirds. University of Antwerp
The activation of political gender stereotypes: an experimental test of the effect of the information environment on the use of political gender stereotypes in Flanders. Ghent University
The position of women in politics has captured the attention of
scholars for decades. Also today, women continue to face difficulties
when penetrating this male-dominated domain. Gender stereotypes
are one of the factors impeding women’s entrance in politics. By
investigating the conditions under which political gender stereotypes
are activated in voters’ minds, this project moves beyond a
description of ...
Improving strain characteristics of Zymomonas mobilis for efficient bioethanol production from lignocellulosic biomass by means of experimental evolution KU Leuven
Ethanol is becoming a well-established renewable biofuel. Usage of ethanol as a fuel potentiates both a reduction in fossil fuel dependency and helps mitigating climate change by greenhouse gas savings. Although ethanol demands are continuously increasing, more than 98% of the ethanol on the market still originates from feedstock, such as corn, wheat and sugarcane. On the long term, using food for fuel is not acceptable given the increasing ...
The Experimental Economics of Parenting: Evidence from Rural China KU Leuven
Early childhood—the period in utero to age five when neural and behavioral plasticity is highest—is a sensitive and critical period for skill development. Exposure to environmental risk factors (e.g., malnutrition or a lack of cognitive stimulation) during this early stage of life may lead to large inequalities in the opportunity for human development. An estimated 250 million (or 43%) of the children below the age of five in low- and ...