Dr. Ellen Decaestecker

Associate Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-09-01 — Present

KU Leuven • Leuven, Belgium

Teaching and researching in the Department of Biology, with a focus on microbial ecology and interdisciplinary health frameworks.

Requirements for KU Leuven

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:94
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:166
Overall
Required:154
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's programme in Engineering Science with strong components in computer science and mathematics Bachelor's degree in Informatics or Computer Science with a strong component of mathematics
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Specialization Notes

Master of Engineering: Computer Science. Admission is at the discretion of the Faculty of Engineering Science.