Underneath you can find the greater part of the fruits of our laboratory. An attempt was made to translate all titles in English, while indicating the original language(s) as well as the university program between brackets (NL = Dutch, FR = French, ENG = English).
There is also a separate site for Current thesis opportunities / Huidige thesisopportuniteiten
(1973-74, 1975-79, 1980-84, 1985-89, 1990-94, 1995-99, 2000-05)
(Current thesis opportunities / Huidige thesisopportuniteiten)
Deronde, L. Comparative studie of an oligotrophe and a eutrophe pond in the region between Samber and Maas. Terrestrial flora in relation to the origin of phytoplankton. (Biology Thesis, NL)
Vander Mynsbrugge, F. Comparative study of an oligotrophe and a eutrophe pond in the region between Samber and Maas. Primary production of phytoplankton.(Biology Thesis, NL)
Van Geit, P. Comparative studie of an oligotrophe and a eutrophe pond in the region between Samber and Maas. Periphyton in relation to the origin of phytoplankton. (Biology Thesis, NL)
1973-74
Van De Gucht, D. Chemistry and primary production of a eutrophicated humus rich pond in the nature reserve "De Zegge" (Geel, Belgium). (Biology Thesis, NL)
Peeters, D. Physico-ecologic research on the competition between reed and float-grass in the nature reserve "De Zegge" (Geel, Belgium). (Special License in Environmental Sciences, NL).
van Elslande, I. Contribution to the knowledge on the secondary prodcution of a forest pond in Lembeek (Brabant, Belgium). (Biology Thesis, NL)
1976-77
Van de Velden, J. Contribution to the study of the taxonomy and distribution of Potamogeton nodusus Poir. and P. thunbergii Cham. & Schlecht. in Africa. (Biology Thesis, NL)
1977-78
Pauwels, L. The solid waste treatment in the district of Leuven. (Human Ecology Thesis, NL)
1978-79
Büscher, P. Ecological aspects of the cation uptake in mosses. (Biology Thesis, NL)
Koedam, N. Ecological aspects of the cation uptake in ferns. (Biology Thesis, NL)
Remels, L. The benthic Bacillariophyceae as bio-indcators of the water quality of the nature reserve "De Zegge" (Geel, Belgium). (Biology Thesis, NL)
Van Speybroeck, D. Phytosociological representation of the nature reserve "De Zegge" (Geel, Belgium) in relation to nature management (with vegetation map on scale 1/2500). (Biology Thesis, NL)
Ingelaere, P. Water : a problem in West Flanders (part I). (Human Ecology Thesis, NL)
Janssens, R. Water : a problem in West Flanders (part II). (Human Ecology Thesis, NL)
Pepermans, R. Ergonomy and human ecology. A reference framework for sound effects with an experiment related to the influence of bangs on a choice-reaction task. (Human Ecology Thesis, NL)
Vasseur, L. "Local housing" in Indonesia and the "Unido Help". (Human Ecology Thesis, NL)
Janssen, S. The benthic Euglenophyta, Chlorococcales and Desmidiales as bio-indicators of the water quality of the nature reserve "De Zegge" (Geel, Belgium). (Biology Thesis, NL)
Schoeters, E. Contribution to the knowledge on the distribution of Potamogeton subsctio Nodosi Hägstr. and Natantes Greabn. in Africa and in the Meditteranean region. (Biology Thesis, NL)
Triest, L. Contribution to the revision of the genus Lagarosiphon (Hydrocharitaceae). (Biology Thesis, NL)
Deschacht, W. Coastal water, faecial coli and the EC directive. (Human Ecology Thesis, NL)
1980-81
Vandeveken, D. Open space and nature conservation in Flanders. A concrete study : the valley of the Grote Beek, Middelbeek and Kleine Beek in Schaffen. (Human Ecology Thesis, NL)
1981-82
Vercammen, R. Drinking water from the Nete ? (Human Ecology Thesis, NL)
1983-84
Fortan, L. Study of the Bryophyta and lichens (Cladonia) of the Limy grasslands of Belgium, North-France and the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg. (Biology Thesis, NL)
Ranson, V. Contribution to the systematics of Najas marina L. in West Europe : biometry and isozyme polymorphism. (Biology Thesis, NL)
De Coster, M. & B. Torfs. Research and management of the Motte. (Human Ecology Thesis, NL)
Hermans, F. The importance and management of the Molenbemd. (Human Ecology Thesis, NL)
De Clercq, M. Study of the water quality in the hydrographical catchment of the pond of Virelles (Belgium). (Biology Thesis, NL)
Hettiarachchi-Fonseca, P.L. Isozyme polymorphism in natural populations of Zosterales and Najadales. (Biology Thesis, NL)
Sansen, U. Phytosociologic representation of the lake of Virelles (Chimay, Belgium) in relation to nature management. (Biology Thesis, NL)
1985-86
De Vuyst, D. Collapse of the brick industry and vegetation in the Rupel region. (Biology Thesis, NL)
Roelandt, B. Isozyme study of Alisma populations in Belgium and neighbouring areas. (Biology Thesis, NL)
1986-87
Nijs, E. Algae flora and plomb pollution in the ponds of the upper catchment of the Woluwe (Brabant, Belgium). (Biology Thesis, NL)
Van De Vijver, M. Revision of the genus Ambrosia L. (Asteraceae) in Africa and neighbouring areas.
De Pelsmaeker, M. Mesobiota, in particular Nematoda, of anthropogenically influenced ecosystems. (Human Ecology Thesis, NL)
Devuyst, D. The Rupel area (Prov. Antwerp, Belgium) : environmental study and proposals for recreation and nature management. (Human Ecology Thesis, NL)
Perneel, P. An ecologic project evaluation in the Sahel : the irrigated perimeter of Dakiri, Burkina Faso. (Human Ecology Thesis, NL)
1987-88
De Weert, H. Water research in the framework of environmental education. (Human Ecology Thesis, NL)
1988-89
Vermeersch, S. Study of the water quality of the Woluwe. (Biology Thesis, NL)
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1990-91
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1991-92
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1992-93
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1993-94
Dahdouh-Guebas, F. Kenyan Mangrove Crabs : feeding ecology and behavioural ecology of some selected species. (Lic./MSc. Biology Thesis (ECOL), ENG, NL).
Verneirt, M. Faunistic factors in the regeneration of East African mangroves - a case study in Gazi, Kenya -. (Lic./MSc. Biology Thesis, NL).
De Bondt, R. The disjunct zonation pattern of Avicennia marina (Forsk.) Vierh.along the East ern coast of Africa (Kenya, Gazi Bay) : an ecologic comparative study. (Lic./MSc. Biology Thesis, NL)
Matthijs, S. Relation between the zonation of the mangroves in Gazi Bay (Kenya) and the redox conditions and linked factors. (Lic./MSc. Biology Thesis, NL)
1995-96
Dahdouh-Guebas, F. Tropical Coastal Ecosystems : the effects of long- and short-term changes in groundwater flow on seagrass distributions in Florida and Kenya. (MSc. Human Ecology Thesis (ECOL), ENG).
Ladavid, G. Physico-chemical stress factors in mangrove soils (relationship with vegetatie structure) and optimalisation of genetic diversity analysis of mangrove species (MSc. Bio-engineer Thesis, NL)
Thomaes, K. Preliminary research on the utility of aerial photographs for mangrove analysis and evolution of mangrove areas in Sri Lanka (Lic./MSc. Biology Thesis, NL)
1996-97
Verheyden, A. Spatial analysis of flora and fauna in mangrove areas in Sri Lanka. Aerial photograph interpretation and GIS application in the research on mangrove dynamics. (Biology Thesis, NL)
Peeters,
L. Pollination mode and its possible relationships to floral
traits among
five alpine Salix species (Lic./MSc. Biology Thesis,
NL).
1997-98
Graf, A. The evolution of the Zonienwoud under human influence. (MSc. Human Ecology Thesis, ENG).
Mathenge, C. Exploitation of mangroves from a subsistence perspective. Case study : Mida Creek. (Human Ecology Thesis, ENG).
Zetterström, T. Sustainable Coastal Resource Utilization vs. Commercial Shrimp Production. A case study of mangrove conservation and expansion of shrimp farms in Pambala, Sri Lanka, using GIS as a tool. (MSc. Human Ecology Thesis, ENG).
1998-99
Bosire, J.O. Floristic and faunistic secondary succession in a mangrove ecosystem in Kenya. (MSc. Ecological Marine Management Thesis, ENG)
Van Pottelbergh, I. Mangrove dynamics through remote sensing of sequential aerial photography : a study in Gazi Bay, Kenya. (Lic./MSc. Biology Thesis, NL)
Vrancken, D. Study of the possible impact of feral buffaloes on the mangroves of the East-Godavari Delta. (Lic./MSc. Biology Thesis, NL)
Atuke, D.M. Structure and growth form in a mangrove forest as influenced by the ecological and environmental factors, Gazi Bay, Kenya. (MSc. Ecological Marine Management thesis, ENG).
Deschuytter, V. Vegetation pattern of mangroves in Sri Lanka and physico-chemical stress factors. (Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, NL).
Kajia, Y. Assessment of the effects of rice cultivation in the mangrove forests of the Rufiji Delta (Mainland Tanzania). (MSc. Ecological Marine Management thesis, ENG).
Mwangi, E. Distribution of Terebralia palustris (Linnaeus, 1767) and Littorina subvittata (Reid, 1986) in relation to vertical and horizontal migration. (MSc. Ecological Marine Management thesis, ENG)
Stolk, M.E. Patterns of mangroves use in Hoanh Bo District, Quang Ninh Province, Northern Vietnam. (MSc. Human Ecology thesis, ENG).
Verspecht, A. Feeding habits of the European hare (Lepus europaeus Pallas, 1778) in Greece: methodology and possible effect of habitat type. (Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, NL).
2000-2001
Deschuytter, V. Biological evaluation and legal criteria with respect to environment and nature of golf courses. (MSc. Menselijke Ecologie thesis, NL).
Hernandez Cornejo, R. Assessment of the mangrove forest changes on the Navachiste-San Ignacio-Macapule lagoon complex in Sinaloa (Mexico) using remote sensing as tool. (MSc. Ecological Marine Management thesis, ENG).
Massant, W. The vegetation of the Zoniën forest in Brussels Capital Region : analysis of vegetation management in nature reserves; refinement of the vegetation map covering the surface. (Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, NL).
Van Puyvelde, K. Genetic diversity in Citrus populations and hybrids (Vietnam). (Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, NL).
2001-2002
Ahimbisibwe, J. Co-authorship of local scientific institutions from developing countries in publications of scientific research carried out in these countries. (MSc. Human Ecology thesis, ENG).
Collin, S. Ethnobotanical and fishery-related importance of mangroves of East Godavari Delta, Andhra Pradesh, India. (MSc. Ecological Marine Management thesis, ENG).
Longonje, S.N. Utilization of mangrove wood products in and around Douala-Edea Reserve (Cameroon) amongst subsistence and commercial users. (MSc. Human Ecology thesis, ENG).
Roggeman, M. Stable carbon isotope composition of mangrove wood with respect to environmental variables in a historical perspective. (Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, NL).
Rucquoij S. Typology and boundaring problems of open spaces in the Zoniën forest (Brussels Capital Region). (Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, NL).
Van Hiel, E. Identification of mangrove assemblages using very high resolution IKONOS satellite images. (MSc. Environmental Science and Technology thesis, ENG).
Verbist, V. Geographical variation of the mating calls of Philautus spp. (Racophoridae) in Sri Lanka. Possible role in species recognition. (Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, NL).
2002-2003
Di Nitto, D. Digital terrain modeling and propagule dispersal in Kenyan mangroves with a zoned vegetation structure (Gazi Bay). (Lic./MSc. Geography thesis, NL).
Engelbeen, M. Orientating/Preliminary research of the effect of structural changes in landscape on the ornithofauna in a Central-Greek agricultural area. Lic./MSc. Biologie thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. (Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, NL).
Meert, I. Assessment of the sustainability of a community-based ecotouristic project and an introduction (or preliminary research) to its ecological footprint, in mangrove areas of Pambala, Sri Lanka. (Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, ENG).
Princen, S. Evaluation of the ecological success of a reforested mangrove system in a Sri Lankan lagoon. (Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, ENG).
Pycke, P. Remote sensing and ground truth of the distribution and composition of mangrove spcies in Chilaw Lagoon with very high resolution satellite imagery. (Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, NL).
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2003-2004
De Schryver, A., 2004. The importance of mangroves as nursery grounds for juvenile fishes. A study on the importance of the presence of mangroves and their root complex as an attraction to juvenile reef fishes in a non-estuarine bay on Curaçao. (Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, NL).
Defever, H., 2004. Predictions on the consequences of sea-level rise on the mangrove ecosystem of Gazi (Kenya). (Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, NL).
Juvyns, S., 2004. Comparative study of phytobenthos, fishes and macrophytes in water ways of different type in Flanders. (Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, NL).
Merken, R., 2004. The effect of small landscape elements on the presence of ornitho fauna in different landscape types in Central Greece. (Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, ENG).
Neukermans, G., 2004. Remote sensing mangroves in Gazi Bay (Kenya) with very high resolution QuickBird satellite imagery : automated methods for species and assemblage identification. (MSc. Ecological Marine Management thesis, ENG).
Schmitz, N., 2004. Wood anatomy of the mangrove Rhizophora mucronata Lamk. and the relation with the environment : the significance of the vessel density for the safety of the water transport system. (Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, NL).
Van Geert, A., 2004. Genetic diversity versus fitness in fragmented Primula populations. (Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, NL).
Van Pottelbergh, H., 2004. Top-down controle by fishes and zooplankton in shallow eutrophic ponds. (Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, NL).
Van Tendeloo, A., 2004. Changes in traditional and commercial man-ecosystem relationships in the mangrove bay of Gazi (Kenya): ethnobiology, perceptions of the local community and eco-touristic activities. (Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, NL).
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(1980-84, 1985-89, 1990-94, 1995-99, 2000-05)
(Current thesis opportunities / Huidige thesisopportuniteiten)
Takoy Lomema. Primary production and phytoplankton of a forest pond in Brabant. (NL, 03/06/1980)
De Ridder, M. Geographical distribution of Rotatoria. (NL, 12/06/1980)
1980-81
Deronde, L. Influence of humus products originating from leaf litter on the phytoplankton of a forest pond in Lembeek (Brabant, Belgium). (NL, 26/03/1981)
Mpawenayo, B. The waters of the Rusizi plane (Burundi) : environment, algae flora and vegetation. (NL, 09/06/1986)
1986-87
Triest, L. Revision of the genus Najas L. (Najadaceae) in the Old World : charactersitics, taxonomy and isozyme polymorphism. (NL, 17/12/1986)
Koedam, N. An ecologic approach of the role of cation exchange in roots in the soil preference with respect to soil acidity. (NL, 04/03/1986)
1987-88
Van Speybroeck, D. The synecology of the grasslands on cretaceous and limy stone in Belgium, Luxemburg and North France (A multivariate analysis of Braun-Blanquet's floristic-sociological approach, with special emphasis on the grasslands of the Mesobromion Oberdorfer 1957). (NL, 25/11/1988)
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Abeysinghe, P.D. Conservation genetics of mangroves: morphology and DNA polymorphism in a geographical context. (ENG, 12/1999)
Echchgadda, G. Genetic diversity in forest plants with contrasting survival strategies : case-studies on habitat fragmentation and on hybridization. (ENG, 02/2000)
2000-01
Dahdouh-Guebas, F. Mangrove vegetation structure dynamics and regeneration. (ENG, 01/2001)
2001-02
Kairo, J.G. Ecology and restoration of mangrove systems in Kenya. (ENG, 11/2001)
Lung'ayia,
H.B.O. Assessment of water quality using diatoms as bio-indicators
in catchments
of Lake Victoria, Kenya. (ENG, 07/2002)
2002-03
Gichuki, J. Ecosystem functioning in African Tropical Freshwater Wetlands : insights from stable isotopes and water quality analysis (Nyanza Gulf, Lake Victoria, Kenya). (ENG, 07/2003)
Vermeersch, S. Modellering van vegetatietypes in milieugradiëntsituaties ten behoeve van voorspelling in natuurbeheer. (NL, 07/2003)
2004-05
Verheyden, A., 2004. Rhizophora mucronata wood as a proxy for changes in environmental conditions. A study of the wood anatomy, stable isotope chemistry and inorganic composition of a Kenyan mangrove species. (ENG, 5/2004)
(Current thesis opportunities / Huidige thesisopportuniteiten)
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