Bio

Arthur is a motivated scientist with a Master's degree in Biochemistry and Biotechnology from Ghent University. He is passionate about tackling some of our most pressing societal challenges, particularly bioenergy and microplastic pollution. As a master student, his research was focused on plant development in the lab of Dirk Inzé and development of a forward genetic screen in diatoms in the lab of Lieven De Veylder. After his master, Arthur continued to work on microalgae in Lieven’s lab as a PhD student, where he established new diatom transfection techniques and gained hands-on experience with powerful biotechnological tools like CRISPR-Cas. Ultimately, Arthur would love to apply his skills to innovate new, microalgae-based solutions for environmental problems.

I did my Master thesis at the Functional Interactomics group in 2019-2020. During this year, I explored the approach of mining the TOR-SnRK1 nutrient signalling network towards higher yielding and stress resilient plants via  combinatorial CRISPR screens. Intrigued by the research and encouraged by the warm atmosphere in the group, I decided to apply for an FWO-SB mandate in order to continue this quest and contribute to a more sustainable and climate robust agricultural system. When I am not in the lab, I am always eager to jump on my bike for a trip, enjoying nature and being inspired and ready for new challenges!