Dr. Kirsten Van Landuyt

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Biography

Kirsten Van Landuyt is a distinguished professor at KU Leuven in the Department of Oral Health Sciences. Her research focuses primarily on biomaterials in dentistry, particularly the biocompatibility and safety of new resin-based dental materials. Over the years, she has worked on numerous projects that aim to enhance dental materials, investigate their biological responses, and improve the clinical performance of adhesive restorations. Van Landuyt has contributed significantly to the understanding of monomer release from adhesives, its implications on secondary caries, and the cytotoxic potential of dental materials. She plays critical roles in various funded projects, serving as both a promoter and co-promoter, leading innovative research on 3D-printed materials, zirconia implants, and biosafe composites for tooth restoration. Her scholarly output includes numerous publications in high-impact dental materials journals, contributing to the advancement of dental science and practice.

Research Interests

Courses

Integrated Dental Treatment Planning Restorative Dentistry Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Restorative Dentistry Clinical Training in Restorative Dentistry

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.