Dr. Kato Van Ruymbeke

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kato Van Ruymbeke is a research associate at KU Leuven specializing in Bioeconomics within the Earth and Environmental Sciences. She has been involved in various research projects focusing on enhancing soil health and value-chain business models, contributing significantly to the field of environmental management and agricultural development. Her work includes examining farmers' preferences in adopting agroforestry as well as the assessment of agricultural practices' environmental impacts using ecosystem services concepts. She has published numerous articles in respected journals such as Environmental Hazards and Sustainability, analyzing critical issues such as disaster risk reduction and the aesthetic value of agricultural landscapes. She is also noted for her contributions to international conferences, sharing her findings on the ecological implications of farming practices and the importance of sustainable development in agricultural systems.

Research Interests

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.