Dr. Koen Geuten

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Biography

Koen Geuten is a professor in the Department of Biology at KU Leuven, where he specializes in Molecular Biotechnology of Plants and Micro-organisms. His research interests focus on the biochemical identification of virus susceptibility factors for crop improvement and sustainable cultivation, as well as gene editing technologies related to crops such as sugar beet and barley. He is involved in various significant projects aimed at exploring the genetic and molecular bases of plant resistance to viruses, seed dormancy, and the regulatory mechanisms of vernalization in temperate cereals. Additionally, Koen has authored multiple publications in esteemed journals, contributing to the knowledge base of molecular plant biology. He serves as a member of the executive body of the Department of Biology and participates actively in the KU Leuven Plant Institute.

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Experience

Professor

2010-09-01 — Present

KU Leuven • Leuven, Belgium

Teaching and research in Molecular Biotechnology of Plants and Micro-organisms.

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.