Research
The research groups - Biosphere
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KUL)
Laboratory of aquatic ecology
Promotor: Prof. Dr. Volckaert Filip
Presentation
The genome integrates the evolutionary and ecological dynamics of a species on a local, regional and global scale. The evaluation of the genotypic and phenotypic patterns helps to understand evolutionary processes. A typical analysis involves genotyping with molecular markers as well as the characterisation of phenotypic traits and the habitat. Experimental and simulation approaches complement the field observations. In order to have a better sampling of the full genome, we incorporate genomic tools (eg European sea bass) in our approach Model organisms are monogenean parasites, crustaceans (Penaeus) and fishes.
Activities
Research / teaching
List of projects
- PELAGANT - Status, control and role of the pelagic diversity
of the Austral Ocean
Research Group Team
- Promoter: Prof. Dr. Filip Volckaert
- Post doctorate researchers: Dr. Joachim Maes, Dr. Jeroen Van Houdt
- PhD researchers: Anton Van de Putte