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Ellen Decaestecker is a prominent researcher in the field of Microbial Ecology, with a focus on understanding the complex interactions between microbial communities and their environments. She is a member of the Faculty of Science at KU Leuven and actively participates in various academic committees, including the Faculty of Science Doctoral Committee and the Department of Biology Council. Her research interests include harnessing host-associated microbiomes for bioremediation, exploring the evolutionary dynamics of gut microbiomes, and examining the roles of microbiota in the health of aquatic organisms such as the model organism Daphnia. Ellen has been involved in a number of multidisciplinary projects, particularly focused on environmental governance in Madagascar and the impact of climate change on ecological responses. She has published extensively in leading scientific journals and has contributed to significant studies addressing biodiversity and ecological sustainability.
KU Leuven • Leuven, Belgium
Teaching and researching in the Department of Biology, with a focus on microbial ecology and interdisciplinary health frameworks.
Master of Engineering: Computer Science. Admission is at the discretion of the Faculty of Engineering Science.