Projects
Assessing the viability of European banks: A comprehensive analysis of bank earnings announcements. Ghent University
The principal objective of this research proposal is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the key drivers behind the profitability of European banks. The rationale behind the focus on profitability lies in the fundamental role it plays as the primary safeguard against potential shocks. This is especially relevant for European banks as these are faced with market-to-book ratios that are significantly lower than those of their international ...
Defence lawyers in the defence. Lawyers' culpable involvement in crime: criminality, criminal investigations and safeguards against abuse KU Leuven
They already popped up in just about every mafia fiction: the lawyers who are so close to the members of criminal organisations that the question arises whether they themselves do not commit criminal acts. During the past few years, however, Belgian and Dutch reality also saw several high-profile criminal proceedings against lawyers who allegedly abused their professional position at the behest or at least in the interest of criminal ...
Sabbatical d’Auria: Re-Earthing “Development” ? Exploring post-human settlements at the nexus of activism and humanitarianism KU Leuven
In terms of research, this sabbatical period is geared towards completing the necessary work to finalise a book proposal on the interplay between (human) settlement practices, bordering actions and socio-ecological struggles. The paradigm of human settlements has been at the core of my research track (and that of the research group I belong to) and is once again in need of updating. The recent crises (pandemic, global warming, deepening ...
B.Cycle University of Antwerp
Should Communicative and Social Robots Mitigate Loneliness? A normative approach to the post-human communication condition. University of Antwerp
Sabbatical Sandra Rousseau: Economic modeling of alternative business models for a circular transition KU Leuven
In terms of content, my research would focus on the economic modeling of the circular transition.
Together with Prof. Arguedas and Prof. André, I would like to take the time to discuss our theoretical work on the welfare implications of the presence of a (secondary) sub-market next to a (primary)
developing the product market. We are currently working on the first publication on this subject and we have already identified many ...
Research Programme Artificial Intelligence - 2023 Ghent University
We are not always aware of it, but artificial intelligence (AI) is gradually penetrating all areas of our lives and our economy. How should we deal with it? Five Flemish universities and five Flemish research institutes - KU Leuven, Universiteit Antwerpen, Universiteit Gent, Universiteit Hasselt, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Flanders Make, Sirris, VIB, VITO and imec - form a consortium for strategic basic research in AI. The Flemish AI ...