Team

Ann now maintains the insect colonies in the Insect Pilot Plant and assists in research regarding insect optimisation and the use of by-products as insects feed.

Audrey conducts research with microalgae and is responsible for algae stock and lab-scale research.

Erwin holds a PhD in Biochemistry. In academia and industry, he has gained extensive expertise in microbiology and biotechnology, and is now researching sustainable applications for microalgae cultivation.

Floris has a PhD in Biochemistry and Biotechnology. Microbiology is his expertise and currently he is conducting research on microalgae.

Geert investigates the sustainable processing of insects and microalgae into biomass and derived biomaterials. Application and evaluation of the biomass/biomaterials in food, feed and technical applications lays also within his expertise.

Iris is responsible for preparing the financial reports of ongoing research projects and provides support to the research team.

Isabelle focuses on projects for the application of insects and algae as biomass and raw materials. She also co-develops analyses for the characterisation of this biomass and associated substrates and by-products.

Joost is a doctoral researcher in Bioscience Engineering, focusing on chemical valorization of biomass. Within the Downstream Processing team, he collaborates with CSCE-Biocon on scaling up the biorefinery and valorizing more complex biomass streams.

Kristel provides comprehensive support to the research team and prepares reports on ongoing research projects.

Lotte studeerde Bio-ingenieur aan de KU Leuven en behaalde daar in 2010 ook haar doctoraat in de Biologie. Ze werkt rond optimalisatie van insectenkweek, met specifieke focus op valorisatie van restromen. Daarnaast is ze Business Developer.

Maaike helps maintaining the insect cultivation at the Insect Pilot Plant. Her research focuses on optimizing the rearing process.

Meggie is specialized in the breeding of various insect species. Her research focuses mainly on cultivation optimization, but she is also involved in consultancy and communication.

Pieter is lecturer in chemical process technology and researcher in chemical process technology within the Downstream Processing team. Leveraging his expertise, he focuses on pilot-scale activities.

Sabine is the research manager of the Centre of Expertise. She obtained her PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences and is closely involved in research on insect and algae cultivation for novel biomass, as well as its processing and applications.

Sarah is researcher in the Downstream Processing team. She participates in projects on the processing of insects & algae and biomass analysis. 

Siebe has developed his expertise in insect breeding within the research group and focusses on the optimisation of the insect breeding process. He also guides companies through the first steps of insect breeding.

Tom obtained his PhD in Bioscience Engineering, focusing on the use of microalgae in food applications. He contributes to research on cultivating and processing microalgae as a sustainable biomass for various applications.