Dr. Koenraad Muylaert

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Biography

Koenraad Muylaert is a Full Professor and Head of Biology at the Kulak Kortrijk Campus of KU Leuven. His research focuses on aquatic biology, specifically studying phytoplankton in lakes, rivers, and estuaries. He explores applications of microalgae for controlling problematic algal blooms and has led numerous research projects in this area. His recent projects include developing high-throughput systems for characterizing microalgae and studying microbiome impacts on pollution exposure. Prof. Muylaert is involved in teaching and curriculum development, contributing to various courses in biology and ecology.

Research Interests

Aquatic Biology Phytoplankton Microalgae

Experience

Full Professor

2010-09-01 — Present

KU Leuven, Kulak Kortrijk Campus • Kortrijk, Belgium

Head of the Department of Biology and lead researcher in aquatic biology.

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.