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Nanyan and R. Yi  show that in China the number of cases of illegitimate practices in science are disturbingly high. (doi:10.1038/463142a) Then again, in Europe and the United States, numbers are comparable, as D. Fanelli showed in a recent meta-analysis. (doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0005738) Yet, there are slight differences in the incidence of the forms of scientific misconduct between the regions. Chinese and Western researchers seem to judge the categories differently, e.g. plagiarism, and possibly have other reasons to commit  bad science. A comparison between Chinese and European research values will clarify this. The conclusions of this doctoral study are beneficial to the entire research community. Prof. dr. Gustaaf Cornelis2LW/FILO/Center for Logic and Philosophy of Sciencegccornel@vub.ac.be+32 477 323 5431 PHDUrban studiesAll topics within the domain of urban studies are potentially interesting, but it is important that the candidate takes a look at the specializations of the various professors within the Cosmopolis Centre for Urban Research. Cosmopolis has expertise on cultural/creative industries, higher education and urban development, housing, mobility, financialisation, spatial planning, and urban design. Bas van Heur,Faculty of Sciences, Department of Geographybvheur@vub.ac.be+32 (0)2 629 3377ES - Political Science (POLI)karen.celis@vub.ac.bePolitical representationPolitical representation is at the core of modern democracy. Its correct functioning assumes a sufficient congruence between the demands of society and the policies con-ducted by the political elites. Yet the good functioning of democratic representation with political parties as most important intermediate actors is increasingly questioned, among others because of the breaking up of the national state level into different and interacting levels of decision making. The way in which candidates and elected mem-bers of parliamentary assemblies make their representational claims and the way in which citizens expect to be represented therefore deserve our attention. ES - POLIKris.Deschouwer@vub.ac.be+32 (0)2 61481203Political parties, elections and electoral behaviorPolitical parties, elections and electoral behavior. Evidence has shown that voting behavior has become increasingly volatile. At the same time it has remained fairly  na-tionalized , i.e. with homogenous swings over the territory of the national state. The development of voting behavior at different levels of politics (regional, national, Eu-ropean) and the evolution of party organizations and party strategies is what we will continue to analyze under this heading.EU policy/decision-makingThis broad theme relates to the output-dimension of democratic governance against the backdrop of the increasing pooling of powers at the EU level. It zooms in on important aspects of the accountability and legitimization of EU policy-making, including its ability to effectively address and resolve key so-cietal challenges. Under investigation may be the ways in which different values and objectives (environmental, economic, social, & ) are and can be integrated in policy-making. Empirically, we intend to focus on key challenges of modern societies and democracies (building on our existing expertise), for example environmental and cli-mate policy, energy policy, migration and immigration policy, eGovernment policy, and economic/competition policy (also as regards the financial crisis).TMulti-level governance  focus on external relations of the EU and its member statesxWith this theme, we aim to provide a space for investigating the consequences of the growing interdependence of Europe with other countries and regions worldwide in times of economic and political globalization on democratic governance in Europe. In focus are both the input and output-dimensions of the external/foreign policies of the EU and its member states in an evolving international context. More specific top-ics for investigation may include the underpinnings, performance and democratic legi-timization of external policy-making in international institutions, towards partner countries/regions or in international crises.#Nanobody-enabled Structural Biology Jan Steyaert$Sciences and Bioengineering SciencesJan.steyaert@vub.ac.be +32495270248See Steyaertlab.eu#Algebra: groups, semi groups, ringsXInvestigating the algebraic structure of concrete classes of groups, semi groups and rings; such as group rings and finitely presented algebras defined by homogeneous relations. Topics of interest includes, units, idempotents, identities, solutions of the Yang-Baxter equation, actions of discrete groups, orders in finite dimensional algebras. Eric JESPERS.Faculty of Sciences, department of mathematicsefjesper@vub.ac.be+32 2 6293493mThe use of nanobodies as targeting vehicles for nuclear/fluorescent imaging or targeted radionuclide therapy SNanobodies are the small antigen-binding domains that are derived from unique antibodies in camidae species and have been discovered at our university. Nanobodies have unique features for their use in biotechnological and medical applications. Our research team has used nanobodies in imaging techniques (PET/SPECT/optical imaging) and as carriers for the delivery of cytotoxic radionuclides, and are carrying out clinical studies to further investigate our research in small animal mode< ls. We would like to further extend this technology to new pathologies, new biomarkers and new applications.Prof Dr Devoogdt Nick6In vivo Cellular and Molecular Imaging Lab (ICMI/BEFY)ndevoogd@vub.ac.be+32 2 477 4991Tim Vantilborgh PE / EXTOTim.vantilborgh@vub.ac.be#Examining the Work-Family InterfaceThe Work-Family interface has an important impact on individual s work behaviors/attitudes (e.g., performance, commitment, job satisfaction) and personal well-being (e.g., stress level, quality of life; Hammer & Zimmerman, 2011). Previous studies on work-family interface are facing several important limitations, such as the use of cross-sectional research designs disregarding the dynamic nature of the work-family conflict (e.g., Ilies et al., 2007; ten Brummelhuis et al., 2012). Furthermore, an individual employee perspective is adopted, without paying attention to the broader context of the employee (e.g., Michel et al., 2009; Straub, 2012). Finally, the impact of one life domain on decisions in the other domain (i.e., family-relatedness of work decisions and vice versa) has not yet entered the research agenda (Greenhaus & Powell, 2012), although there are reasons to believe that an employee s family situation influences certain work decisions (e.g., retirement). More insight in the work-family interface is necessary, to be able to develop new and innovative labour market practices that allow employees to balance their work and family life, guarantee their quality of life, keep them motivated and enable them to continue working as long as they wish.Prof. Dr. De Gieter SaraJPsychology & Educational Sciences (EXTO): Work & Organizational Psychologysara.de.gieter@vub.ac.be++32 2 629 18 37Duration PhD-project: 4 yearsSocial NeuroscienceThe way our brain builds up impressions and feelings about other people is a major topic of research at the V.U.B. We make use of the most modern techniques using brain imaging to study this. Frank Van Overwalle PE - EXTOFrank.VanOverwalle@vub.ac.be32 499 2662 49/Faculty of Physical Education and PhysiotherapylChronic pain and central sensitization: studies unravelling the nature of dysfunctional endogenous analgesiaExercise is an effective treatment for various chronic pain disorders, including fibromyalgia, chronic neck pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and chronic low back pain. Although the clinical benefits of exercise therapy in these populations are well established (i.e. evidence based), it is currently unclear whether exercise has positive effects on the processes involved in chronic pain (e.g. central pain modulation). Exercise activates endogenous analgesia in healthy individuals. The increased pain threshold following exercise is due to the release of endogenous opioids and activation of (supra)spinal nociceptive inhibitory mechanisms orchestrated by the brain. Exercise triggers the release of b?endorphins from the pituitary (peripherally) and the hypothalamus (centrally), which in turn enables analgesic effects by activating m?opioid receptors peripherally and centrally, respectively. The hypothalamus, through its projections on the periaqueductal grey, has the capacity to activate descending nociceptive inhibitory mechanisms. However, several groups have shown dysfunctioning of endogenous analgesia in response to exercise in patients with chronic pain. Muscle contractions activate generalized endogenous analgesia in healthy, pain-free humans and patients with either osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, but result in increased generalised pain sensitivity in fibromyalgia patients. In patients having local muscular pain (e.g. shoulder myalgia), exercising non-painful muscles activates generalized endogenous analgesia. However, exercising painful muscles does not change pain sensitivity either in the exercising muscle or at distant locations. Studies examining the physiology of dysfunctional endogenous analgesia in chronic pain patients are scarce. Our group is active in examining the role of cerebral blood flow, brain neurotransmission and the immune system in explaining dysfunctional endogenous analgesia in response to exercise in chronic pain patients. jo.nijs@vub.ac.be +3224774489*http://www.paininmotion.be/EN/index-E.htmlISearch for short-baseline neutrino oscillations with the SoLid experiment|For the first time neutrino oscillations will be measured at very short distances from their source. The unique results to be obtained at a nuclear reactor in Belgium are useful in for example the search of dark matter. The research with the SoLid experiment targets potential Short baseline neutrino Oscillations with a novel Lithium-6 composite scintillator (SoLid). The highly segmented plastic scintillation detector coated with Lithium-6 is designed to provide a measurement of the rate of electron antineutrinos at very short base< line distances between 5 and 11 metres from the BR2 research reactor core in SCK-CEN at Mol (Belgium). This measurement will provide confirmation or exclusion of the so-called reactor anomaly present in the ratio of the observed to predicted number of electron antineutrino events at short baseline distances. A prototype of the SoLid detector is already constructed and installed at the BR2 reactor. In Brussels we are contributing to the data analysis of the prototype in particular for the reconstruction of muons, electrons and photons. We are also taking part in the construction and commissioning of the SoLid detector until the end of 2015 and will analyse the data collected from 2016 until 2018. The SoLid experiment is designed to deliver results that are competitive with presently existing experiments and may potentially lead to the discovery of a sterile neutrino. Participating in the SoLid experiment provides a unique opportunity to contribute to all the phases of an experiment, from construction and commissioning to operation and analysis and this in an family-sized collaboration of about 50 people. Petra Van MuldersDNTK - Wetenschappenpvmulder@vub.ac.beFAstroparticle Physics with the IceCube South Pole Neutrino ObservatoryProf. Dr. N. van EijndhovenVrije Universiteit Brussel, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Physics (ELEM), Inter-university Institute for High Energies (IIHE), Pleinlaan 2, B-1050 Brussel, BelgiumNick.van.Eijndhoven@vub.ac.be+32.(0)2.629.3203WPrerequisites ------------- The student must have a Master degree (MSc or equivalent) in physics or astrophysics. He/she should have taken courses on the following subjects: - Quantum mechanics - Electrodynamics - Particle physics - Astrophysics - Statistics The student must have a minimum of computing skills. Training will be given in C++. Astroparticle Physics revolves around phenomena that involve (astro)physics under the most extreme conditions. Cosmic explosions, involving black holes with masses a billion times greater than the mass of the Sun, accelerate particles to velocities close to the speed of light and display a variety of relativistic effects. The produced high-energy particles may be detected on Earth and as such can provide us insight in the physical processes underlying these cataclysmic events which happen at the edges of our observable Universe. Having no electrical charge and interacting only weakly with matter, neutrinos are special astronomical messengers. Only they can carry information from violent cosmological events at the edge of the Universe directly towards the Earth. Currently the world's largest neutrino observatory (IceCube) at the South Pole is observing the Universe to study these phenomena and the IIHE(VUB-ULB) institute in Brussels houses one of the main European analysis centra. As such there now exists the possibility to participate as a PhD student in this new exciting field of research, which combines the insights of Astrophysics, Particle Physics and Cosmology. As described in the "Work environment" below, our research comprises o.a. searches for dark matter and investigation of transient phenomena, i.e. Gamma Ray Bursts (GRBs) and flares of Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN), which are believed to be the most violent cosmic explosions involving black holes and neutron stars. Combination of IceCube data with satellite observations opens up the possibility of identifying high-energy neutrinos originating from transient cosmic events for the first time in history. The PhD research would be performed preferentially in these two areas, but any of the other research subjects addressed by our group can be discussed. In spring 2010 the IceCube neutrino observatory has been extended by the DeepCore detector, an array with densely populated optical modules located in the deepest part of the Antarctic ice. With the DeepCore component the energy range of IceCube is extended down to about 20 GeV and in addition DeepCore will enable investigation of the Southern sky, by using the surrounding IceCube sensors as a veto. As such DeepCore will substantially enhance the IceCube sensitivity and open up the possibility to study Galactic sources like the massive black hole at the center of our Milky Way. The PhD research will comprise : - Verification studies of the detector performance (incl. simulation studies) - Optimisation of reconstruction and analysis techniques - Analysis of the existing data - Writing of the PhD thesis and scientific publications The student will have to develop software in C++ and use statistical techniques to optimise the event selection and discovery potential. Work environment ---------------- The research will be performed in the Inter-university Institute for High Energies, IIHE(VUB-ULB) (http://www.iihe.ac.be) located in Brussels (Belgium). The Institute groups about 70 physicists from the Particle Physics groups of the VUB and ULB universities. Several technicians, engineers and computer scientists assist the researchers. The Institute is active in the following domains: - search for neutrinos from astrophysical origin with the IceCube neutrino detector at the South Pole - study of proton-proton interactions with the CMS experiment at the LHC collider in CERN - development of instrumentation for future experiments The present vacancies concern astroparticle physics with IceCube. The IIHE has participated to the tests of the optical modules used in IceCube, to the detector calibration and commissioning and to the campaigns at the South Pole. Currently the institute is one of the main European analysis centra within the IceCube project. The IIHE IceCube group is currently performing research on the following topics: - Search for point sources of high-energy neutrinos - Investigation of transient phenomena like Gamma Ray Bursts and flares of Active Galactic Nuclei - Study of a diffuse flux of very energetic cosmic neutrinos - Search for neutrinos from Dark Matter accumulated in the Sun, the Earth and galaxies - Detection of neutrinos from Supernovae - Detector R&D for ultra-high energy (GZK) neutrinos We play an active role in the optimisation of the detection of low energy neutrinos (GeV-TeV) with the DeepCore array. This detector complements the standard IceCube sensors and also allows investigation of the Southern sky, including the massive black hole at the Galactic Centre. The IceCube neutrino observatory (including DeepCore) was completed in december 2010 and is currently taking data. The discovery of high-energy cosmic neutrinos in 2013 was announced as "The breakthrough of the year" by the journal Physics World and has opened the new field of Neutrino Astronomy. The IceCube group in Brussels currently consists of 3 professors, 4 postdocs, 8 PhD students and various undergraduate students, which offers a very lively and stimulating international environment. )Human Rights, privacy and data protectionNResearch into the relationships between law, science, technology and society. Professor Paul De Hert R&C LSTS paul.de.hert@vub.ac.be+32 2 629 24 60 Veerle De BosscheroSport Policy and Management, Sport and society research group - faculty of Physical education and physiotherapyvdebossc@vub.ac.be0032/486526060^theme in line with other PhD projects running; different PhDs can focus on particular subthmesJSociety at large shares a widespread trust in the  good of sport . As one of today s most visible social phenomena, elite sport is - to an increasing extent - associated with a variety of personal and societal outcomes clearly exceeding the sport context . Among other things, elite sport investments have been justified as providing a boost to the country s economy, improved national identity and prid< e, international prestige and diplomatic recognition, personal development of talented people and the capacity to inspire increased mass participation in sport. But despite these high expectations, the cumulative evidence base for elite sport s personal and societal impact remains very weak. The strategy of the Sport and society research group is to develop a broader understanding of the social value of elite sport, by developing a comprehensive theoretical framework as a basis for analysing the impact of elite sport; to develop a knowledge base allowing to measure the impact of sport; to determine critical success factors that will influence the degree and level of the impact of sport.0032/486/526060This theme is in line with other PhD projects running on this topic. Several subthemes require further depth (e.g. the inspirational function of elite athletes; elite events; elite sport success (such as national pride, feel good factor,...))Human pluripotent cellsThe research group Reproduction and Genetics focuses its research on the genetic and epigenetic instability of human pluripotent stem cells and human preimplantation embryos. We investigate the causes of chromosomal abberations and epigenetic modifications and their effect on differentiation potential and malignancy. On the other hand, we study the applicability of human pluripotent stem cells as in-vitro models for human development and disease.*Mieke Geens / Karen Sermon / Claudia SpitsMieke.Geens@vub.ac.be 02/4774636#Drug resistance in multiple myeloma"Myeloma is a plasma cell cancer. Despite recent advances the cancer remains incurable for a majority of patients. The project aims at identifying mechanisms involved in this drug resistance and ultimately new therapeutical approaches. This involves molecular, cellular and in vivo research.Prof. Karin Vanderkerken Medine; BMWEKarin.Vanderkerken@vub.ac.be32-2-477 44 18=Innovation in Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes7 The Unit Diabetes Pathology and Therapy of the Diabetes Research Center of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel offers PhD themes,for its research program  Innovation in Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes , supported by the European Commission, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation-US and the Flemish Government. Diabetes is a frequent chronic disease that can clinically appear at each age. When diagnosed under age 40 y, the underlying disease mostly corresponds to the type 1 form that leads to massive loss of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Patients face a daily burden and a life-long risk for serious acute and chronic complications. Our Center develops and implements methods for early diagnosis, prevention and treatment. They are based on cell biologic insights, take advantage of core facilities (Functional Cytomics, Drug Screening Platform, CMI-Diabetes BioBank, BetaCellBank) and collaborations within an international consortium of research and clinical university departments and of industrial partners (www.betacelltherapy.org). Biomarkers are selected to cost-effectively detect the type 1 disease in an early pre-clinical stage and follow it in biologically defined subpopulations. Beta cell function markers will also be used to identify young adults with high risk for the type 2 form, and to follow the loss in beta cell mass. Subgroups at high risk will be recruited for intervention trials that aim suppression of the disease process (prevention). Those with depleted beta cell mass are considered for beta cell replacement therapy that restores endogenous insulin production through an implant of cells isolated from the pancreas or derived from stem cells (treatment). Preclinical models are used to test therapeutic strategies and translate findings to clinical and industrial applications. We are looking for investigators with (1)knowledge in histopathology (2)clinical formation to participate in clinical studies (3)sollid interests in cell biology and signal mechanisms (4)interests in therapeutic models and can offer several positions at PhD level. Applications can be sent to Karine.Hellemans@vub.ac.be. The application file should contain a motivation letter clearly indicating the area and position of interest, a CV with publication list (if applicable) and a summary of past research. mKarine Hellemans, Frans Gorus, Bart Keymeulen, Daniel Pipeleers, Peter In't Veld, Zhidong Ling, Geert MartensgFaculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Diabetes Research Center, Unit Diabetes Pathology and Therapy (DIAB) +32(2)477.45.37<Mechanisms to (re)generate functional beta cells in diabetes We developed experimental models for in vitro and in vivo study of mechanisms to control the formation of new beta cells. In vitro, we expanded (Huch et al, EMBO J. 2013, 32(20):2708-21) and/or reprogrammed (Heremans et al, J Cell Biol. 2002, 159(2):303-12; Swales et al, PLoS One. 2012, 7(5):e37055; Baeyens et al, Gasteroenterology. 2009, 136(5):1750-60) exocrine pancreas cells of adult mouse and human pancreas towards a beta-like phenotype be it at low efficiency. The major challenge is to incr< ease this efficiency following analysis of transcriptome and epigenome and using state-of-the-art technologies in molecular- and cell biology. In vivo we increased the beta cell mass of adult mice with severely injured pancreas by activation of facultative stem/progenitor cells and proliferation of pre-existing and newly-formed beta cells (Xu et al, Cell. 2008, 132(2):197-207; Van de Casteele et al, Cell Death Dis. 2013, 7;4:e523; Pan etal, Development. 2013, 140(4):751-64; Van de Casteele et al, Diabetes. 2014, 63(8):2567-77). An independent model showed that adult mice with chronic hyperglycemia normalize their blood sugar level by reprogramming of acinar to beta cells through Stat3 signaling and via an intermediary progenitor cell phenotype (Baeyens et al, Nat Biotechnol. 2014, 32(1):76-83). Cells and signaling pathways responsible for the (re)generation of beta cells in mice will be applied to our models using human cells?. In parallel, pathways for maturation, preservation, proliferation and protection of newly formed and residual beta cells are being studied (Grouwels et al, Diabetes. 2010, 59(6):1435-44; Grouwels et al, Diabetologia. 2012, 55(7):2016-25; Coppens et al, Diabetologia. 2013, 56(2):382-90; D'Hoker et al, Diabetes. 2013, 62(12):4165-73 ; De Leu et al, Diabetologia. 2014, 57(1):140-7).Harry Heimberg<BENE - Diabetes Research Center; Faculty Biomedical SciencesHarry.Heimberg@vub.ac.be 32 2 4774477DGeneric hybridity in the recent Spanish and Mexican historical novelpResearch on the evolution of historical novel: From the official historiographical discourse to demystification.Diana Castilleja1Arts Faculty, Language and Literature Dept (TALK)+32 2 6291372?Excellent proficiency in Spanish (writing & speaking) required.Hispanic intermedialityNAnalyze the inclusion of other aesthetic discourses in the Hispanic narrative.EthnomathematicsGThe role of ethnomathematics in enhancing students to improve mathematical competences . Level: primary and secondary education Region: all regions including rural education and field education Methodology: literature review and empirical research (quantitative and qualitative) Main research community: MES, CERME, ICME, ICEm Karen FrancoisLW Wijsbegeerte CLWFkaren.francois@vub.ac.be+32 2 629 2884Master Mould and Copy Room5 It deals with how the notion of the COPY is understood in Europe and China, and how those keys for understanding are different. Europe traditionally started to deify the status of the artist as the central element in the creative process. This started with the terrible artists of the renaissance. In China de notion of the artwork is traditionally a very different one. It took a long time before art works were conducted into a competitive art world as they are today. In fact within this tradition the copy is understood as the highest possible compliment one can make in relation to the original. It helps us understand the prestige of a painter became famous for having copied a series of classical paintings that are considered as even better than the originals. It is the clash between those two traditions.Hans Maria De Wolf&Faculteit der Letteren en Wijsbegeertehdewolf@vub.ac.be+32 495733158 Peter ClaeysES, APECpeter.claeys@vub.ac.beJDevelopment and Role of Entrepreneurial Networks in Innovative Industries.i Traditionally, policy makers look at best practices in academic entrepreneurship and innovation in order to devise national or regional innovation policies. Famous examples such as MIT or Stanford thus serve as the basis for innumerable innovation policies. However, not all regions or countries are endowed with the human, financial and technological resources that have led to the emergence of these famous success stories. Therefore, there exists an increasing attention on devising innovation policies for regions where fast follower innovation, business model innovation and incremental innovation drive economic development (Wright, 2014). At the same time, it is well established that inter-organizational networks are important vehicles for innovative and entrepreneurial firms to access resources and to become and remain competitive (Gulati, 1999). A large body of literature focuses on social, board or customer networks in order to explain firm performance (Zaheer and Bell, 2005; Zaheer et al., 2010). Two major gaps in the literature on networks are still to be bridged: (1) How can networks be developed by the entrepreneur in order to access resources in different settings?; and (2) What is the role of networks in signalling project or firm quality to external stakeholders? (Wright, 2014; Zaheer et al., 2010). These questions are especially relevant when looking at innovative industries such as biotechnology, ICT and smart logistics. Within the proposed research track, the PhD-student will address the identified research gaps by answering the following research question:  How do nascent entrepreneurs access and develop inter-organizational networks and what is the role of these networks in signaling firm quality to the outside world? In order to tackle this research question, the student will draw on complex network analysis techniques (e.g. Newman, 2010) and apply them to real life data. Additional methodologies will then be developed in order to address the dynamic nature of the problem at hand. Answering the research question allows for innovation policy development with regard to important regional networks such as the investor network, board of directors network or funding agency network. The findings of the study will provide entrepreneurs and policy makers with insights on successful networking and on developing and managing a network with important sta< keholders. References: Gulati, R. (1999). Network location and learning: The influence of network resources and firm capabilities on alliance formation. Strategic management journal, 20(5), 397-420. Newman, M. E. J. (2010). Networks: An Introduction. Oxford, U.K.: Oxford University Press. Wright, M. (2014). Academic Entrepreneurship, technology transfer and society. Journal of Technology Transfer, 39, 322  334. Zaheer, A., & Bell, G. G. (2005). Benefiting from network position: firm capabilities, structural holes, and performance. Strategic management journal, 26(9), 809-825. Zaheer, A., Gzbyk, R., & Milanov, H. (2010). It's the connections: The network perspective in interorganizational research. The Academy of Management Perspectives, 24(1), 62-77. !Thomas Crispeels / Wouter VerbekepFaculty of Social and Economic Sciences & Solvay Business School, Department of Business Technology & OperationsThomas.Crispeels@vub.ac.beUrban Mobility & LogisticsFEvaluation framework to assess the socio-economic and environmental impacts of urban mobility & logistics projects and policies. The framework covers social cost-benefit analysis, multi-actor multi-criteria analysis with stakeholders involvement (MAMCA), behavioural studies, citizen engagement, and external cost calculation.Prof. Cathy MacharisBUTOCathy.Macharis@vub.ac.be+32(0)2 629 22 86Intermodal transportIntermodal transport simulation to identify the best routes to choose based on cost, time and environmental parameters, and allowing synchromodal transport. The model can also be used to determine the best location for new intermodal terminals and to evaluate policies.'Sustainable Mobility - Travel behaviour"The proposed project should be related to the analysis of travel behaviour using data sources based on new technologies (e.g. crowdsourcing, online surveys, big data analytics, etc.). The question is how reliable these new data sources are in comparison with traditional data collection techniques and how we can use them to evaluate transport policy with special attention to urban mobility management measures (e.g. public transport integration, improved ticketing, road pricing, workplace travel planning, promotion of alternative modes etc.)./Sustainable urban logistics in Asian megacitiesWFuture trend reports indicate that a growing part of the world s population will be concentrated in megacities. This represents important challenges for urban logistics. The proposed project should entail an analysis of B2C and B2B trends in an Asian megacities environment and a best practices evaluation from a multi-stakeholder perspective.PThe interplay between dynamic genome organization and gene regulation in archaeaSignificant advances have been made in the understanding of the spatiotemporal organization of eukaryotic and bacterial genomes due to the action of chromatin proteins. In contrast, this understanding is greatly lagging behind for archaeal microorganisms, which constitute a distinct domain of life and represent a significant and important fraction of biomass on Earth. Alba protein is a key player in chromatin organization in Sulfolobus acidocaldarius, a hyperthermophilic archaeal model organism, and is widely conserved in other archaea. Despite elaborate studies on architectural and structural properties of Alba in vitro (i.e. how the protein interacts with DNA), little is known about Alba function in vivo and more specifically on its interplay with gene expression. Interestingly, the functionality of this protein in vitro is changed by acetylation. In this PhD project, the role of Alba in spatial nucleoid organization and in global gene regulation will be investigated in S. acidocaldarius by implementing a combination of genetic, genomic and biochemical techniques including ChIP and chromatin conformation capturing (3C). Specifically, the regulation of chromatin packaging and gene expression through reversible acetylation of Alba will be adressed. This project will yield a better understanding of archaeal genome organization and of the origin and evolution of this important biological process given the phylogenetic position of archaea, close to the root of the tree of life. Furthermore, a better understanding of chromatin regulation by reversible Alba acetylation in Sulfolobus will also shed light on the evolutionary related process of gene regulation by histone acetylation in eukaryotes, for which misregulation has been shown to be implicated in diseases such as cancer. This PhD project will be performed in the Research Group of Microbiology, which is specialized in the fundamental and application-driven research of gene regulation processes in prokaryotic microorganisms (Bacteria and Archaea). Prof. dr. ir. Eveline Peeters WE & DBITespeeter@vub.ac.be 02/6291906Radio detection of cosmic raysCosmic rays are the most energetic particles in the Universe. They are created in the magnetised shockwaves of cosmic accelerators such as supernova remnants, gamma-ray bursts and active black holes. There are several ways to detect cosmic rays. A novel approach is to observe the short radio pulse that is emitted by the cascades of secondary particles (air showers) that are created when a cosmic ray hits an atmospheric molecule. LOFAR is a revolutionary, new radio telescope which consists of many fields of dipole antennas distributed over the Netherlands and Northern Europe. In the dense core, air showers can be detected by hundreds of individual antennas simultaneously. We use LOFAR to reconstruct the energy, mass and direction of cosmic rays in the energy range of 10^17 - 10^18 eV. Mass composition measurements in this regime will lead to a better understanding of the origin of cosmic rays.Stijn Buitink!Astronomy and Astrophysics (AARG)s.buitink@gmail.com +31643558673Mijn aanstelling aan de VUB begint 1 oktober. Dit onderzoek zal (minstens) de komende 5 jaar actueel blijven en er kunnen meerdere PhDs aan werken.Synthetic biology across the borders of the domains of life: exploiting archaeal transcription factors to engineer bacterial gene expressionA major aim of synthetic biology is the use of biological building blocks to design novel gene circuits with a regulatable, predictable behaviour. Transcription factors (TFs) are valuable tools to build synthetic gene networks. However, there is an urgent need to expand the toolbox of available TFs capable of functioning independent from the host cell and from each other. Thus far, only bacteria and eukaryotes have been capitalized to identify and characterize novel bio-computing parts. Here, it is proposed to explore archaea, which constitute a separate domain of life but make up a significant part of biodiversity on Earth, for novel TFs to use to modulate gene expression in a bacterial host. Archaeal TFs are promising given their bacterial-like nature. Nevertheless, given the large evolutionary distance between archaea and bacteria there is a large potential of orthogonality. In this PhD project, a libr< ary of useful archaeal TFs will be built and exploited according to the following workflow: (i) mining the genome of Sulfolobus acidocaldarius for TF genes; (ii) de novo operator determination using a high-throughput in vitro method; (iii) building synthetic promoters and screening different TF/promoter pairs for regulation and orthogonality in Escherchia coli for a set of promising TFs; (iv) implementation and optimization of simple proof-of-principle genetic circuits based on one or several TFs. This project is expected to enlarge the TF repertoire and to improve versatility in terms of regulatory mechanisms and ligands, which can be exploited to re-engineer organisms leading to applications that address a variety of challenges in medicine, biosensing, bioenergy and bioremediation. Despite the application-driven approach, a secondary aim of the work is to characterize the physiological role of novel TFs in their native context, thereby contributing to closing the gap in knowledge on gene regulation in all three domains of life. This PhD project will be performed in the Research Group of Microbiology, which is specialized in the fundamental and application-driven research of gene regulation processes in prokaryotic microorganisms (Bacteria and Archaea). Professor Dr. Margaret Chen6IR & Department of Hydrology and Hydraulic EngineeringMargaret.Chen@vub.ac.be+32 2 6293548Two candidates can work on this theme. The PhD research topics will be fit into a large research project, and there are already other PhD students and post-docs working in this field on different topics. ;Noise control of landing gear components by an air curtain Landing gear components are an important contributor to aircraft noise, during the takeoff and landing stages of flight. Due to the complex geometry of landing gear, their interaction with other airframe parts leads to generation of a vastly broadband noise signature. Among several passive or active techniques suggested to control landing gear noise, the air curtain concept presents promising potential. The application of air curtains is based on reducing local flow velocities, in order to subsequently reduce the generated aerodynamic noise. This can be achieved by introducing one or more jets upstream of the component, thus deflecting the flow around it. The present proposal is focused on a computational investigation of a wide range of air curtain designs, in order to assess their acoustical efficiency and industrial applicability. Air curtains comprising of one or more nozzles will be accounted for, generating both vertical and oblique jets upstream of the landing gear. Nozzle position, size and shape, as well as jet velocity, are the parameters that will be adjusted and their effect on noise control will be evaluated. Main objective of the study is to reach a deeper understanding of the acoustic behavior of air curtains, particularly at high jet velocities. Estimating and improving the efficiency of air curtains at high jet velocities presents an important challenge, since noise generated by the jet itself may lead to increased sound emissions. "Ghader Ghorbaniasl and Chris Lacor?Faculty of Engineering and Department of Mechanical Engineeringghader.ghorbaniasl@vub.ac.be+32 (0) 2 629 23 96\Optimal Design and Control of a Switched Reluctance Motor for Electric Vehicles ApplicationsRecently, Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) is gaining interest as a candidate of drivetrain for automotive applications, because of its simple and rugged construction and high torque capability. Nevertheless, the SRM is plagued with (acoustic) noise and high torque ripple, which might be compensated with a more complex and expensive control system. In this PhD topic, a comparative study of different electric motors and control strategies will be provided in detail. Then, in this PhD research, the design of the SRM will be optimized to improve the motor performance. This motor will be designed and investigated by using Matlab/Simulink. This PhD will also investigate the cooling system of the SRMs. In addition, this PhD will optimize the motor control strategy in order to reduce the torque and current ripples. Finally, in the framework of this PhD, the drive system will be validated experimentally.Prof. Dr. Ir. Joeri Van Mierlo:Electrical Engineering, ETEC dept. and MOBI research groupJoeri.Van.Mierlo@vub.ac.be+32 2629 28039PhD Requirements The successful applicant should have a master degree or equivalent from an academic institution in Electrical Engineering. The applicant must have good communication skills in English. The applicant should have ability to work independently, to carry out complicated tasks, and to be a part of a large teamwork. At least two recommendation letters should be provided. Preferred skill requirements include knowledge of hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles, power electronics, storage energy systems, control strategies and Matlab / Simulink. Prof. Joeri Van Mierlojoeri.van.mierlo@vub.ac.be+32(0)2 629 28 03Prof. Dr. Joeri Van Mierlo+32 (0)2 629 2803 Inge Arteel>Qualitative research on language barriers in a medical contextMigration and globalization are contributing to diversity in hospital Emergency Departments in all major cities all over the world. Patients from foreign descent, or internal migrants coming from the hinterland without having an adequate control of the main national language, are often overrepresented in hospital-based care. (Examples are: indigenous populations in Brazil, internal labour migration in China and India.) This means that hospital staff is increasingly confronted with the challenge of communicating with patients with whom they do not share any common language. A proliferating literature shows that the lack of a common language between a patient and a doctor is a major cause of health disparities in primary care (Divi et al. 2007; Karliner et al. 2012; Schillinger and Chen 2004). Language barriers may lead to erroneous diagnosis, incorrect medication intake or poor follow-up. Indeed, according to Watt (2008) 80 percent of a medical diagnosis depends on oral communication. However, most of the existing research on clinical communication has focused on general practice outside the hospital, while research is needed on how to deal more effectively with multilingualism on the hospital floor (Scheeres et al. 2008). Detailed research is required on how communication concretely develops in patient-doctor interaction, when there is no common language. The outcome of this research aims at developing better protocols in order to improve this communication, identifying and elaborating relevant strategies in order to prevent misunderstanding. Potential strategies include the use of specific registers, repetition and adapted pace of speech, interpreter and patient education, role assignment, etc. Philippe Humbl?Letteren en Wijsbegeerte, Toegepaste Taalkundephilippe.humble@vub.ac.be0494 65 74 66elisabeth.bekers@vub.ac.be8Blended learning in higher education and adult educationBlended learning is regarded as an interesting and feasible learning mode for higher education and adult education. It has the potential of motivating students and enhance interaction between teachers and students and among students. Research is needed to deepen our understanding about the variables related to the success of blended learning in higher education and adult education. This research will investigate the key influential variables that are related to the success of blended learning.Prof. dr. Chang Zhu"Department of Educational Scienceschang.zhu@vub.ac.be%The role of MOOCs in higher educationThe research investigates how university learning and teaching in the digital age can be challenged by adopting information and communication technologies (ICT) to adapting and modernising learning and teaching; in parti< cular, this research looks into the role of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) on teaching and learning quality, students and teachers perceptions of teaching and assessment, as well as student learning performance.Adrian Munteanu>Faculty of Engineering, Electronics and Informatics departmentacmuntea@etro.vub.ac.beArchitectural Engineering+32 2 629 28 40Heidi Ottevaere\Faculty of Engineering, Department of Applied Physics and Photonics, Brussels Photonics TeamHeidi.Ottevaere@vub.ac.be ++32262934510Big-Data for High-Quality 3D Graphics ProcessingNowadays, creative 3D graphics processing for future immersive visual applications has been witnessing fast evolutions throughout the world. In this context, efficient 3D graphics data processing and representation methodologies are needed in order to cope with the massive amounts of cloud point data generated in the 3D scanning process. This PhD opening aims at the design of novel multiresolution representation system for 3D graphics, allowing for highly efficient compression, real-time transmission and rendering of very high resolution 3D objects. The research aspects cover an entire palette of domains, going from mesh generation from cloud point data, scalable mesh geometry compression, re-colorization as well as visual recognition/search of the 3D content employing big-data processing concepts. Besides a scientific challenge, the position provides a great opportunity to work closely together with experienced researchers in the fields of multimedia compression and computer vision.#High-erformance 3D Video ProcessingFuture TV screens will offer new experiences to viewers: new hardware will enable higher dynamic range, higher frame-rates and higher resolutions than current standards. Future 3D video will evolve beyond the stereoscopic format towards autostereoscopic displays which will no longer require users to wear special glasses. Another particularly important 3D video application is the so-called free-viewpoint video (FVV), where users can interactively change their viewpoint of a 2D or stereoscopic 3D video. This PhD research topic focuses on Free Viewpoint Video (FVV), i.e. at generating novel 2D projections of arbitrary viewpoints of a 3D scene based on video and depth information acquired using various sensors located at different spatial positions. Such sensors include video cameras (low- and high-resolution) and different types of depth sensors (e.g. time of flight, structured light). This PhD research topic will aim at designing fundamentally novel approaches for generating high quality synthesized views in such multimodal multicamera systems. The PhD student will design and implement the data processing algorithms required in order to capture, process, transmit and render data in an end-to-end FVV system.+32 2 629 16 83+32 2 629 16 82 Hichem SahliVideo emotional tagging2This PhD position will be co-supervised by Prof. Hichem Sahli & Prof. Werner Verhelst. Recent years have seen a rapid increase in the size of digital video collections. Because emotion is an important component in the human classification and retrieval of digital videos, assigning them emotional tags is being an active research area in recent decades. In this research we will be dealing with implicit tagging, which refers to assigning tags to videos based on an automatic analysis of a user s spontaneous response while watching the videos. The idea is to device approaches for the mapping between users spontaneous response space and emotional tag space. The research will focus on developing emotional tagging approaches combining audio-video content and physiological (ECG, EEG, Skin conductense,& .) signals. hsahli@vub.ac.beaIn addition to interest in the topic, a strong theoretical background in signal processing and machine learning and solid programming skills (e.g. C++, and Matlab), applicants should have the equivalent of a Masters degree in an appropriate field (including Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics and Applied Mathematics, and bio-engineering)DComputerised Image Analysis for Quantitative Fluorescence MicroscopyThis PhD position will be part of an interdisciplinary research collaboration between the Structural Biology Laboratory (Prof. Ronnie Willaert) and the Electronics & Informatics Laboratory (Prof.r Hichem Sahli) of VUB. The focus will be on quantitative microscopy (dynamic proteomics)燼nd computerized image analysis with applications in systems biology. Together with senior researchers the candidate will explore new challenges in high-content/high-throughput image analysis and develop innovative solutions in the field. Typical challenges are developing robust and efficient methods for image segmentation, tracking and quantification of biological signals. The goal of the project is to develop automated image analysis techniques for accurate and reproducible tracking and motion analysis of sub cellular structures, protein concentration and localization from time-lapse fluorescence microscopy image data. Applying machine learning, combined with image analysis, to detect special cellular patterns. The candidate should have a Master of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Biophysics, Molecular Biotechnology, or equivalent, in a field which is relevant for the subject. A strong background in computer science and mathematics, experienced in machine learning and image analysis with strong skills in advanced applied mathematics. The ideal candidate should have a scientific attitude and the ability to reason through problems, excellent programming skills (Matlab and C++), the ability to communicate written and orally in English in a clear and precise manner, a pro-active and independent attitude as well as the ability to function well in a team environment and a strong interest in gaining relevant knowledge in biology, especially in biological microscopy.MIn addition to interest in the topic, a strong theoretical background in computer vision and machine learning and solid programming skills (e.g. C++, and Matlab), applicants should have the equivalent of a Masters degree in an appropriate fields such as Electrical Engineering, Physics and Applied Mathematics and bio-engineering). Peter Schelkens/Sparse Signal Coding for Holographic TelevisiontSince the invention of holography in 1948, researchers are attempting to realize realistic 3D projections. Recent developments in photonics, microelectronics and computer engineering offer the prospect that this will soon be feasible. Holographic television with acceptable visual quality will be achievable within the next decade. But to generate and process these 3D images we require massive supercomputers given current technologies. Moreover, distributing the associated huge data volumes over a network is not an evident problem to solve. This PhD position will be particularly target the latter aspect, namely desiging sparse signal coding strategies for holographic signals to alleviate this bottleneck. This project will not only have a significant impact on the further developments in h< olographic television, but also seeding new applications in fields such as of medical imaging, biophotonics, life sciences and telecommunications. Besides the scientific challenge, the position provides a great opportunity to work closely together with experienced researchers in the field of multidimensional signal processing and photonics. peter.schelkens@vub.ac.be+You have a master degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics and you are attracted by the challenges in the domain of digital holography and associated multidimensional signal processing. You have good programming skills (C/C++) and/or profound MATLAB experience. You have a thorough background in mathematics and digital signal processing and preferably a basic knowledge of photonics. You have good oral and written communication skills. Fluency in English is a must, given the international character of the department. IComputer-generated Holography (CGH) techniques for Holographic TelevisionSince the invention of holography in 1948, researchers are attempting to realize realistic 3D projections. Recent developments in photonics, microelectronics and computer engineering offer the prospect that this will soon be feasible. Holographic television with acceptable visual quality will be achievable within the next decade. But to generate and process these 3D images we require massive supercomputers given current technologies. Moreover, distributing the associated huge data volumes over a network is not an evident problem to solve. This PhD position will be particularly focus on the design of Computer Generated Holograhy (CGH) where it envisioned to calculate dynamic holograms based upon input from various imaging modalities such as point clouds, light fields and computer graphics. This project will not only have a significant impact on the further developments in holographic television, but also seeding new applications in fields such as of medical imaging, biophotonics, life sciences and telecommunications. Besides the scientific challenge, the position provides a great opportunity to work closely together with experienced researchers in the field of multidimensional signal processing and photonics. Compression of Light Field Data/Recently several new computational imaging modalities such as point clouds, light fields, holography and time-of-flight sensing have surfaced. For example, the JPEG committee  where VUB-ETRO is an active member  has initiated in this context a standardization study activity to develop source coding techniques that exploit the inherent properties of these modalities and that offer simultaneously excellent compression performance and functionality. This PhD research will particularly focus on light field data originating from different types of light field sensors  the microlens configuration differs for example from homogeneously composed microlens grids to heterogeneous grids with different lens types. Source coding techniques will be developed that exploit the inherent redundancy present in the different views and that will account for the properties of light-field displays as well. This PhD addresses a wide range of applications covering  but not limited to -autostereoscopic photography and television, non-destructive testing and biomedical imaging.You have a master degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics and you are attracted by the challenges in the domain of light field imaging and associated multidimensional signal processing. You have good programming skills (C/C++) and/or profound MATLAB experience. You have a thorough background in mathematics and digital signal processing. You have good oral and written communication skills. Fluency in English is a must, given the international character of the department. Jan Lemeire0GPU performance analysis with the pipeline model@The goal of this PhD position is to develop, implement and validate a GPU performance model which enables the software developer to analyze and estimate the performance of his GPU programs. GPUs are now being used for speeding up all types of compute-intensive algorithms, because of their enormous computational power. However, understanding the GPU performance is not yet fully understood because of the fine-grained nature of the parallel architecture. We propose to use a semi-abstract model which trade-offs simplicity/genericity with accuracy: the pipeline model. The computational and memory subsystem are represented by an abstract pipeline which can be used to simulate its behavior n an abstract level. The GPU characteristics are measured with microbenchmarks, the GPU program is characterized by its instruction dependency graph. The research consists of studying related work, designing the model and simulator, designing the microbenchmarks, using a compiler to extract the dependency graph and, finally, validating the methodology on benchmarks and real-world applications.jan.lemeire@vub.ac.be=Good knowledge about computer systems and architectures is required. Solid programming skills (preferably C/C++) are necessary, applicants should have the equivalent of a Masters degree in an appropriate field (including Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics and Applied Mathematics, and bio-engineering).Martin TimmermanMixed-criticality systemsThe topic of this PhD position will be the development of the methods to handle resource consumption and timing properties in mixed-criticality systems. Multi- or mixed-criticality system is an important topic in the last 10 years. It targets consolidating applications with differing certification requirements into a single, secure computing platform. For example, the embedded system in a surveillance airplane forms a mixed-criticality system, as it implements "high critical" applications (e.g. flight control) and "low critical" applications (e.g. image processing). Certification standards (e.g. IEC 61508, DO-178C) require all these applications being integrated on the same platform without interferencing each other. The PhD canditate will continue work that we have established during the last 2 years. We have proposed processor sharing and application isolation methods in a multi-criticality system. In processor sharing part, our approach adopted evolutionary algorithms to distribute the resource to different applications adaptively. In the application isolation part, we build a hierarchical scheduling structure to successfully put tasks with the same criticality in one seperate resource partition. The future work including putting forward more efficient algorithms to solve processor sharing and dealing with other hardware resource such as memory and I/O. Also the existing work should be extended to the distributed system, etc.martin.timmerman@vub.ac.beBIn addition to interest in the topic, a strong theoretical and practical background in multi task scheduling, real-time OS and solid programming skills (e.g. C++, and C), are required. Applicants should have the equivalent of a Masters degree in an appropriate< fields such as Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science. >Operating System Platform for Swarm Intelligence Applications.This PhD will focus on designing and developing an embedded distributed operating system platform for swarm intelligence applications. The software will extend a (mixed criticality) distributed real-time operating systems with a modular middleware approach. The operating platform software should support diverse harware platforms, ranging from resource-constrained embedded microcontrollers to desktop-level computers. It also should be indepedent of communication networks, support real-time requirement and fault tolerance. The operating system platform to be used on heterogenous swarm robot systems. These swarm elements cooperate to accomplish different swarm missions.5In addition to interest in the topic, the applicant must be familiar with C and C++ languages, operating systems,and knows how to develop applications for embedded systems. Applicants should have the equivalent of a Masters degree in an appropriate fields such as Electrical Engineering or computer science.Nikos DeligiannisCInfrastructure-less low-power networking for the Internet-of-ThingsThe recent thrust towards machine-to-machine (M2M) communications and the integration of wireless low-power devices with the generic internet infrastructure will result in 50 billion things connected on the web by year 2020. Data-intensive low-power applications, such as visual sensor networks, mobile robots and drones, body area networks and wireless capsule endoscopy, require high bandwidth and energy efficiency to transmit large amounts of sensory data (images, video, acceleration and position data, etc.) with low latency and the smallest possible impact on each sensor s battery resources. Furthermore, spontaneous network reconfiguration when nodes join or leave the network is a must. These requirements call for the development of infrastructure-less, peer-to-peer, communication protocols at the Medium Access Control layer. This PhD opening will investigate novel approaches to improve multichannel medium access control protocols for wireless low-power devices, with emphasis on: (i) avoiding the dependence on a coordination channel and coordinator node; (ii) providing a decentralized approach for time synchronization in the network; and (iii) allowing dynamic scheduling of resources. Several academic papers will be prepared and submitted for publication to top-tier journals and conferences, e.g., IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, ACM Transactions on Sensor Networks, or similar. Besides a scientific challenge, the position provides a great opportunity to work with experienced researchers in the fields of multi-terminal communications and low-power networking as well as collaborate an international network of academic and industrial partners. ndeligia@etro.vub.ac.beCandidates should have received, or expect to receive their first degree in Computer Science or Electrical/ Electronic Engineering, or similar, or an equivalent MSc degree. They should also have strong programming skills in structured and script-based programming (e.g., C/C++ and Python, Matlab). Knowledge of wireless sensor networks and low-power networking is desirable but not necessary. Candidates should have an autonomous and proactive working style, good communication skills and the ability to work in a team..Sensing and Analysis of Big Heterogeneous DataWe nowadays experience the era of data deluge: massive amounts of information are constantly harvested from various multimodal sources in diverse domains ranging from biomedicine and technology to commerce and telecommunications. International players such as Google, YouTube, and Yahoo!, collect loads of data in the order of of exabytes and social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter) have penetrated in our lives beyond anyone s imagination. This data deluge is manifested is several ways: every minute more than 100 hours video are uploaded onto Youtube; more than 100,000 tweets are sent to Twitter; and Google experiences 2 million search requests. It is therefore important to be able to extract important knowledge from corpus of heterogeneous data coming from diverse modalities (images, video, sound, text). This PhD opening will investigate novel approaches to address problems in high-dimensional and heterogeneous data acquisition, analysis and processing. Popular problems such as sparse data recovery, matrix completion, and robust principle component analysis will be studied from an innovative structural point of view. In addition, with particular emphasis will be put on innovative and hot application domains such as financial, multisensory, and medical data processing. Several academic papers will be prepared and submitted for publication to top-tier journals and conferences, e.g., IEEE Transactions on Information Theory, IEEE Transactions on Signal Process, or similar. Besides a scientific challenge< , the position provides a great opportunity to work with experienced researchers in the fields of massive data analysis and communications as well as collaborate with an international network of academic and industrial partners. YCandidates should have received, or expect to receive their first degree in Computer Science or Electrical/ Electronic Engineering, or similar, or an equivalent MSc degree. They should also have strong mathematical skills and well as strong programming skills in structured and script-based programming (e.g., C/C++ and Python, Matlab). Knowledge of or willingness to learn fast the fundamentals of signal processing, optimization theory and information theory is desirable. Candidates should have an autonomous and proactive working style, good communication skills and the ability to work in a team.DFree form beam shaping optics for biodegradable burn wound dressingsProf. Marc Theeboommtheeboo@vub.ac.be$Dept. of Sport Policy and ManagementcAnalysing dissemination policies regarding the internationalisation of Chinese martial arts (wushu)This study will investigate dissemination policies that are used regarding the internationalisation of Chinese martial arts (wushu). It will look at their underlying rationales and implementation strategies and will analyse their logic and effectiveness.USociological analysis of the internationalisation of the Chinese martial arts (wushu)From a sociological perspective, this study will investigate the international development of the Chinese martial arts. It will compare this development with other Asian martial arts.WAnalysis of the organisation and practice of the Chinese martial arts (wushu) in EuropeThis study will analyse the situation of wushu organisations and practices in European countries. It will collect data among practitioners as well as among different relevant stakeholders in Europe.jAnalysing the developmental potential of practising the Chinese martial arts: an international perspectiveThis study will investigate to what extent the involvement in Chinese martial arts provides opportunities regarding the personal and social development among international practitioners. lDeveloping an international teaching curriculum for the internationalisation of Chinese martial arts (wushu)This study will examine curricula and coaching approaches in wushu to be used for the internationalisation of the Chinese martial arts. Its aim is to develop an international teaching curriculum and investigates its value.5Analysis of sport for development programmes in ChinaThis study will look at the extent to which sport in China is used as a means of personal and social development. It will map existing practices and investigate their underlying mechanisms and effectiveness.XThe intricate economic, political and technological forces of globalisation have made it possible for people all over the world to connect and create shared experiences across national borders. It has changed organisations and professional communication tremendously as multinational companies and cross-border alliances were established to pursue all kinds of new business opportunities. However, language and cultural differences make intercultural business communication and negotiation challenging for foreign companies wanting to do business or work together with people of a foreign country and culture. The purpose of this PhD is to investigate the role of cultural dynamics in intercultural business communication and negotiation between Chinese and Western-European business partners against the background of today s globalizing world. By applying an ethnographic approach to qualitative research, this PhD project aims to unravel how (to what extent) and when (in which contexts) culture is of importance in intercultural business negotiation between European and Chinese business partners. Central questions are: - What cultural knowledge do the different parties involved in negotiation processes bring to the negotiation table? - How will people adapt and adjust their culturally influenced behaviour throughout the different phases of the negotiation process? - What other contextual and structural variables interacting with culture are critical determinants in the negotiation process? - And which strategies are adopted to come to mutually acceptable agreements? This PhD will be in close collaboration with another PhD student at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Free University of Brussels) who will be working on the same topic in order to facilitate intercultural dialogue within research. This approach will allow for a multi-paradigmatic understanding of the complex dynamics at play in the intercultural negotiation process. With this project we aim to counterbalance the Western dominant perspective within the field of intercultural communication by reconciling both Chinese and Western-European perspectives. Katia SegershFaculty of Economic, social and political sciences, Department of Media and Communication Studies - SCOMksegers@vub.ac.beEvaluation of new synthetic approaches towards novel classes of peptidomimetic macrocycles, followed by biological evaluation to identify new starting points for drug discovery.The peptidic macrocycles will be constructed via a novel cyclization method based on 1,3-diyne coupling methods and will be used to develop new atroposelective strategies towards bioactive compounds.Guido Verniest; Steven BalletIFaculty of Science and Bio-Engineering Sciences, Department of Chemistry &gvernies@vub.ac.be ; sballet@vub.ac.bePInsolvency and business rescue: European and Chinese legal-historical approaches}The recent European trend to transform insolvency legislation into sets of measures aimed at maximizing business rescue will profit from legal-historical approaches. In the second half of the nineteenth century, the English practice of preferring schemes of arrangement over court-directed liquidation and ma< nagement gained wide acknowledgment in Western states. However, legislation was incomplete and did not stick, and it wasn't until the 1990s that governments re-addressed the issue, with laws that are more encompassing. However, today, within the European Union approaches are still divergent. Some countries herald a method of appreciation that allows for more agency of professionals and accounting techniques than others. The rights of stakeholders - and the power of courts - are valued in different ways as well. Furthermore, the interactions between business culture and legislation are deeply marked by a historically developed economic context of corporate finance and market structure. For all these issues, comparison between the Chinese situation (the 2006 Enterprise Bankruptcy Law) and the European views promises to be fruitful.UCodifying maritime and business law: European and Chinese legal-historical approachesCurrently, negotiations on a new version of the Antwerp-York rules are being held. Yet, notwithstanding a wide use of optional instruments and soft law, states still adhere to the technique of codifying commercial and maritime law. In 2013, Belgium issued a new code of economic law. Since 2007, a new Belgian code of maritime law is being prepared. The debate as to whether a swiftly changing context such as the international business environment is apt to be regulated with codified law is not new. Already since the age of codifications (later eighteenth-nineteenth century) this question has been raised. Also the transnationality of business law has for centuries been a topic that occupied legislators, as a phenomenon that challenges the strictly national features of codifications. The history relating to and the views surrounding the drafting and enactment of the 1992 Chinese Maritime Code, as well as with regard to the projects concerning the Chinese civil code, are apt for comparison with the European traditions.Dave De Ruysscher[Fiscal policy and forecasting: forecasting time series models, application to fiscal policywFiscal policy and forecasting: the European Semester: soft federalism in Europe (analyse indicators of reform progress)RFiscal policy and forecasting: fiscal rules: specification, estimation and testingFiscal policy and forecasting: simple tests of forecaster behaviour and information use (test rational expectations hypothesis)Monetary policyXWhy do countries choose a certain monetary policy? What determines the exit of a regime?8Economic integration: measures of financial integration4Economic integration: contagion on financial markets5Economic integration: spillover across EU countries 3The political economy of China s trade policy to EU%This research proposal aims to examine the domestic political factors influcing China s trade policy to EU. I apply an analytical framework drawn insights from literatures focusing on trade political economy and China s foreign trade policy to analyze China-EU trade by case study. Firstly, due to the politically insititutional features of authoritarianism, government preference are the most essential factors influcing the decision-making of trade policy in China. Secondly, with the gradual political and economic insititutional reform, more diversified social interests, spoken out by private sectors like companies and industry associations, become virtually legitimate and influential. Thirdly, with China s integration into the world economy, domestic political factors are affected by the world trade institutions. With case studies in China-EU trade on machinery and appliances, textile articles, photovoltaic goods, and telecommunication services, I try to find out how the domestic actors play their roles in trade policy making and implementation. Joachim Koops, Stefanie Weil Vesalius College .steffi.weil@vub.ac.be; joachim.koops@vub.ac.be0032 372 03 17 18\Optimal Design, Modeling and control multiphase Machines for Electric Vehicles ApplicationsIn this PhD topic, State-of-the- art analysis of different multiphase electric motors and control strategies will be provided in detail. Then, in this PhD research, the design of the multiphase machines (i.e. Induction motor (IM) as a preference) will be magnetically optimized in order to improve the motor performance. Then, a complete loss model with developed and verified. After that, the power electronics interface of a multiphase induction motor will be designed and its control system will be developed and optimized. The overall drive system will be validated. Finally, a comparative study of the simulation and experimental results will be presented. \Life Cycle Assessment for different vehicle powertrains towards energy-efficient drivetrains{Unique life cycle assessment methodology dedicated to the automotive and energy sector, and allowing to analyse the environmental, economical and societal impacts caused by the development and implementation of new technologies, components, materials, processes, operations, and policies. This developed LCA methodology will enable us to provide a guideline for new drivetrains.fModular Battery Management Systems with a Thermal Management for Vehicular and Stationary applicationsGIn this PhD topic, the current battery management systems (BMS) will be analyzed in detail. In this PhD study, new and modular BMS will be developed for vehicular and stationary applications in order to optimally manage, monitor and control the energy between cells in a battery pack at cell, module and pack levels. Of course, new state of charge (SoC) and state of health (SoH) will be developed as well in order to enhance the accuracy of the overall system and its performance. Then the thermal management of the battery pack using phase change material (PCM) will be optimized.bDevelopment of modular and flexible Multilevel inverters for vehicular and Stationary applications}Development of advanced power electronics interfaces towards energy efficient systems is one of key factors. In this PhD study, innovative and modular multilevel inverter will be designed and optimized. Then, flexible control strategy will be also developed in order to minimize the inverter loss. After that, the dedicated inverter will be built and validated in ETEC laboratory. NIJS Jo & ICKMANS Kelly LK - KIMASebastian Oberth黵Sebastian.Oberthuer@vub.ac.beThe role of cultural dynamics in intercultural business communication and negotiation between Chinese and Western-European business partners_Interculturality and language: Translation and Interpreting as the interaction between culturesInterculturality and Migration (Community Interpreting, Interpretation for Migrants or foreigners in general in schools, hospitals, etc.)iInterculturality and lexicography (Interculturality as expressed in bilingual and learners dictionaries)UInterconnectedness of Interculturality and Nation as expressed by language tr< ansferszInterculturality and translation (Centre and periphery in the translation of literature; corpus-based translation studies)4Unfolding reactions to psychological contract breach!China Human Rights & Criminal Law@Nanobodies for the stabilization of Protein protein interactionsShort description:The Steyaert lab (www.steyaertlab.eu) is developing nanobodies as unique molecular tools to study the structure-function relation of key biomedical targets. The e     !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^???bcdef??jklmnopqrstalucidation of the first GPCR structures in the agonist bound active state by nanobody-assisted X-ray crystallography illustrates the power of our platform to generate diffracting quality crystals of the most challenging targets. Other nanobodies that stabilize a GPCR" Gprotein complex were instrumental to obtain the very first crystal structure of this complex, providing the first view of transmembrane signaling by a GPCR. Current research is focussing on the stabilization of transient protein protein interactions by use of allosteric Nanobodies.aFractional order impedance spectroscopy diffusion models for bipolar electro-surgery applicationsHComputational methods to fit a fractional order dynamical system applied in a biomedical application. In particular, the project strives at the development of a statistical method to estimate a Wiener-Hammerstein nonlinear differential equation where the linear filters are fractional and the static nonlinearity is time-varying Kurt Barb?Faculty of Sciences, Mathematics Departmentkurt.barb锧vub.ac.beFBootstrapped estimation techniques for Box-Jenkins time-series models In time-series analysis or system identification for dynamical systems, a fully parametrized Box-Jenkins approach requires next to the dynamical system that the noise dynamics are also estimated. Non-parametric noise model can significantly lower the model complexity at the cost of an efficiency loss w.r.t. the Cramer-Rao bound. In this research, we wish to fully study the use of nonparametric noise models through bootstrapped time series in order to minimize the efficiency loss.+32 2 6293549>Elite sport policy evaluation in China (apply SPLISS to China)]Social value of elite sport: the meaning of international success for the Chinese populationZComparing (elite)sport cultures of nations: how does culture influence sport performances?=Relationship between elite sport and mass sport participationYSport development process: attraction, retention and advancement of young people in sportImpact of elite sporting events0Talent identification and development programmes)Why should nations invest in elite sport??Relationship between youth performances and senior performancesmPostcolonial Literary Studies: Dialogues on Cultural Borders: A Study of Eileen Chang s Self-translated WorksLPostcolonial literary studies: authors of African descent and women writers.Prof. dr. Elisabeth Bekers +32 2 629 26 69NFaculty of Arts and Philosophy, Department of Linguistics and Literary StudiesRonald GeertsRonald.geerts@vub.ac.be Theatre studies and film studiesRik.vosters@vub.ac.beGSociolinguistic aspects of language variation and change (any language)<Language planning and policy, in China, Europe, or elsewhere*Historical sociolinguistics (any language)%Language Policy and Language PlanningWim Vandenbusschewvdbussc@vub.ac.be?Spanish linguistics (morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics)+Acquisition of spanish as a second languageavdecast@vub.ac.beAn Vande Casteele1Interaction between multilingualism and cognition:Effects of multilingual teaching on language and cognitionCognition and interpreting Esli StruysFLinguistique fran鏰ise (morphologie, syntaxe, s閙antique, pragmatique)(Acquisition du fran鏰is langue 閠rang鑢e'Didactique du fran鏰is langue 閠rang鑢e4Michel Pierrard; Marie-Eve Michot; Dan Van ReamdonckIMichel.pierrard@vub.ac.be; mmichot@vub.ac.be; Dan.van.raemdonck@vub.ac.beEsli.struys@vub.ac.beKatja Lochtmanklotchtma@vub.ac.beText linguistics"Multilingualism & Language contact PragmaticsIntercultural competenceVariational linguisticsMultilingual education / CLIL'Foreign language acquisition & teaching8Acquisition and teaching of German as a foreign languageDGerman linguistics (Syntax, morphology, word formation, modality,& )[Fine sediment dynamics and its capacity to aggregate are major issues for water resource management. Often aggregation and its resulting siltation raise serious concerns for many dams, lakes and navigation waterways. Aggregates can incorporate nutrients and pollutants through absorption which is closely associated to sediment particle properties, hydrodynamics and bio-physico-chemical water properties. The physical characteristics describing sediment transfer in the numerical models often different from sedimentation rate and flux in reality. The PhD research will focus on (1) developing an in-situ measurement system and methodology for characterization of aggregates; (2) determination of particle effective settling velocity for a wide range of sediment concentrations; (3) characterization of particle motion pattern and particle-flow interaction. $Hydrodynamics and sediment transportIIn-situ methodology development to characterize particle-flow interactionPh.D. opportunities are available immediately for students interested in pursuing Ph.D. study in the research domain of hydrodynamics and sediment transport. The study will focus on geomorphology, hydrodynamic parameters and sediment transport in riverine and estuarine environments combining field investigation, laboratory simulation experiments and sediment model application (calibration/validation). The candidate should have been trained in sciences and/or applied sciences. Additional background in biogeochemistry, physical geography, oceanography, sedimentology and large scale hydrodynamics and coastal circulation studies will be an asset. Field/laboratory experience related to water quality control, water survey, and biological-physical interaction is highly desirable. The candidate shall be able to design and carry out experiments and field investigation independently, and willing to work in a multidisciplinary team.YNumerical modeling of the hydrodynamics of the tidal sand banks in view of climate change The PhD research will focus on the numerical modeling of the hydrodynamics (waves, tides and currents) and morphodynamics of the nearshore systems and this at different time and spatial scales. The research will focus on developing and applying advanced numerical models, and on carrying out supporting physical model test and field measurements, to establish a prediction methodology to analyze the tidal circulation in their vicinity, with the aim to make hypotheses on their future evolution in view of climate change.VDesign and analysis to guarantee safety and robustness of tensioned surface structures The aptness of structural safety margins mostly developed through a vast amount of experimental and numerical analyses and reached in consensus in expert committees, is reflected in the well-established safety factors for conventional structures. However, the structural reliability of tensioned sur< face structures is far less developed. The research will evaluate parameters to ensure structural safe designs, taking into account the consequences of failure. The results of numerical simulations of the structural response serve as basis to propose structural safety factors and a harmonized methodology for the design of membrane structures. Eurocode 1 defines robustness as the ability of a structure to withstand events like fire, explosions, impact or the consequences of a human error, without being damaged to an extent disproportionate to the original cause. In the final document JCSS COST Robustness (June 2011) of the COST Action TU0601 it is stated that  the construction works shall be designed and built in such a way that the loadings that are liable to act on them during their construction and use will not lead to any of the following: (a) collapse of the whole or part of the work, (b) major deformations to an inadmissible degree, (c) damage to other parts of the works, to fittings or installed equipment as a result of major deformation of the load-bearing construction or (d) damage by an event to an extent disproportionate to the original cause. There are two primary approaches which can be used to assess robustness in structures: (a) a practical evaluation method, where a structure is modelled under a scenario loading, or (b) a reliability analysis under a more general description of potential loading scenarios. The structural system s capacity should be sufficient to withstand the extreme loading conditions during and after unusual events such as natural or human hazard. Even for conventional structures, robustness goes beyond the classical codified design rules. Although robustness is one of the criteria to be fulfilled as expressed in modern buildings codes, there is a clear lack in design guidelines. For tensioned surface structures, the lack of knowledge and experience in strategies is even more disastrous. For tensioned surface structures, the pre-tension through continuous elements contributes to the stiffness of the structural system. When connections or elements are damaged, alternative force paths should exist to avoid unacceptable deflections or the collapse of the structure. Research will verify in what phase of the design of tensioned surface structures robustness should be considered, if redundancy is a beneficial property and how robustness can be quantified.8Italian modern ad contemporary literature (as from 1750)Dirk Vanden Berghedrvdberg@vub.ac.be Jean CocteauComparaison roman-filmDavid GullentopsDavid.gullentops@vub.ac.beTransmedia Storytelling SemiologyPoetry and Theory of PoetryPoetics of TechnologyMeta-theatricalityMaritime Communication Heuristics HybridityIntermediality Genre TheoryActing theoryAdaptation Studies American Drama Anglo-American Literature AnthropologyComparative Literature Contemporary PerformanceCritical TheoryDigital HumanitiesEmbodied CognitionEuropean LiteratureChristophe CollardChristophe.collard@vub.ac.be_The historical avantgarde, the neo-avantgarde of the 1960s, the alleged death of the avantgarde4The nineteenth- and twentieth-century American novel@American studies (literature from a larger cultural perspective)5Genre studies (theoretical, historical and practical)OMetafiction and metatheatre (self-reflection and self-consciousness in art,...)oContemporary revisions and adaptations of classic plays (Greek, Elizabethan, neoclassical, 19th to 21st C,....)Intermedial studies (adaptations and transpositions from page to stage and screen or vice versa; impact of the visual arts on the verbal arts; ekphrasis,...)\Theatre and drama studies (history, theory, case studies,...) (British, American, Irish,...)Performance theatreJohan Callensjcallens@vub.ac.beMarijke Mollaert; Lincy Pyl /marijke.mollaert@vub.ac.be; Lincy.Pyl@vub.ac.be#Literatures of migration in EnglishInge.arteel@vub.ac.besAvantgarde and neo-avantgarde literature in German: narratological, intermedial, generic questions; gender aspects.%Acoustic narratology: the radio play.7Postdramatic theatre in German: text and theatricality.6The notions of "Heimat" and borderlands in literature.Bkarine.hellemans@vub.ac.be + contactperson: zhidong.ling@vub.ac.beProf. Karen CelisProf. Kris DeschouwerProf. Sebastian Oberth黵0The psychological contract is a key concept to explain employees' attitudes and behaviors. It describes mutual obligations between employees and employers, as perceived by the employee. In our group, we examine unfolding reactions to psychological contract breach. A breach is perceived when the employee beliefs that the employer is not fulfilling an obligation. We focus on how reactions to breach (e.g., stress, emotions, trust, performance) change over time. Moreover, we examine how the content of the psychological contract dynamically changes over time.RMedicine and Pharmacy, Basic Biomedical Sciences, Genetics and Production Research Currently available burn wound dressings are available as films or creams and mainly fulfill the function of keeping the wound moist, without interfering in the wound healing or tissue regeneration aspects. We aim to combine moisture retaining polymers with cell interactive polymers which can tune the cell response thereby stimulating tissue/skin re<generation. In addition to the chemical composition of the polymer building blocks applied, the cell response is also heavily affected by the polymer pattern developed (i.e. pattern geometry, dimensions, pore sizes etc), which can be fully controlled by the optics to be designed in the present work. Therefore this project aims to develop a galvano mirror based laser scanning system in combination with free form optics and photocrosslinkable polymers with the ultimate goal to realize in a fast way biodegradable wound dressings. In this project we want to establish a proof of concept and show the potential of our approach by developing dressings. The PhD candidate will develop a laser scanning system enabling realization of precisely engineered burn wound dressings. The proof of principle will be addressed via a number of unique developments based on the know how provided by an interdisciplinary research team: " Modelling, design and fabrication of free form optics for dynamic beam shaping to generate from a Gaussian beam a top hat intensity distribution while extending the depth of field for scanning " Building a galvano mirror based laser scanning system in combination with the novel freeform optics for the fast writing of large wound dressings A first important objective is the realization of free form optics for dynamic laser beam shaping in combination with a large depth of field. Indeed, the design of the free form optics enables to change the Gaussian intensity profile of the laser beam into a top hat laser beam profile with uniform irradiance distribution, such that beam profile stitching is made possible and enables the writing of large wound dressings with custom dimensions based on two photon polymerization (2PP). Secondly, the novel free form optics will be implemented in a laser scanning system with galvanomirror technology to realize 2PP and as such wound dressings. Next to the overall size that can be achieved also the resolution, i.e., the voxel size, is a crucial parameter. This resolution is mainly determined by the laser spot size in the material, the power of the laser source and the properties of the photosensitive material itself. By using focusing free form optics with a high numerical aperture, voxels with micrometer dimensions will be achieved resulting in printing parameters in the order of tens of microns, required in today s wound dressings to steer the cell response and thereby stimulating skin/tissue regeneration. YesDoes not applyPossibility of Joint PhDOther commentsBallet and literatureClassical Music and LiteraturePScenic analysis of literary performance, theatrical or musical work of an artist:Analysis of the song (author, composer and / or performer)Analysis of poetryStage set Analysisdiana.castilleja@vub.ac.beNanobody-enabled structural biology: By rigidifying flexible regions and obscuring aggregative surfaces, nanobody complexes warrant conformationally uniform samples that are key to protein structure determination by X-ray crystallography. The elucidation of the first GPCR structure in its active state using a conformationally selective Nanobody demonstrates the power of the Nanobody platform to generate diffracting quality crystals of the most challenging targets including membrane proteins, flexible proteins, aggregating proteins and protein-protein complexes. 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