Dr. Lut Arckens

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Biography

Lut Arckens is a Full Professor and Department Chair at the Department of Biology at KU Leuven. His research primarily focuses on animal physiology and neurobiology, specifically mechanisms of brain plasticity and cellular systems in mammals. He employs various proteomic technologies, such as 2D-DIGE and mass spectrometry imaging, to investigate the role of layer-specific proteins in visual and multi-sensory cortex plasticity. His current research projects include the study of aging killifish models to understand Parkinson's disease, employing these organisms to explore neurodegenerative conditions including the impact of aging on brain health. Lut actively contributes to several councils and committees within the university, reflecting his commitment to both academic leadership and research advancement in the field of biology.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor & Department Chair

2020-01-01 — Present

KU Leuven • Leuven, Belgium

Leading the Department of Biology, overseeing research and academic programs.

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.