Dr. Leen Braeken

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Biography

Leen Braeken is a professor at KU Leuven, where he serves as the Vice Chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering. His research focuses on process engineering and sustainable systems. He coordinates several research projects, including advanced gas-chromatography mass-spectrometry and the development of continuous crystallization processes. Braeken has collaborated on various projects aimed at enhancing gas capture methods and improving processes for water purification and energy generation. He is a member of multiple advisory committees and has been involved in curriculum development for the Faculty of Engineering Technology. His academic work emphasizes the intersection of chemical engineering, advanced fluid dynamics, and artificial intelligence applied to optimization of complex reactions. Braeken's contributions have been recognized in numerous publications and presentations at international conferences, highlighting his expertise in the utilization of innovative techniques such as ultrasound emulsification and autoencoders for modeling chemical processes.

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Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

KU Leuven • Diepenbeek, Belgium

Leen Braeken teaches and conducts research in Chemical Engineering, focusing on sustainable systems and process optimization.

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.