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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.
KU Leuven • Leuven, Belgium
Teaching and research in Molecular Biotechnology of Plants and Micro-organisms.
Master of Engineering: Computer Science. Admission is at the discretion of the Faculty of Engineering Science.