Projects (Co-)Supervised by Farid Dahdouh-Guebas (SERM)
Dates | Projects details |
| 2024-2031 | Mundus tropicalis (VLIR-UOS ICP-Connect)
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| 2024 | Fourchault, L. Leveraging ecosystem restoration for zoonoses risk regulation. |
| 2023-2027 | Supporting marine small-scale fisheries sustainability as a basis of safeguarding food security and livelihoods in East African region – SAVE-FISH (VLIR-UOS Teams) |
| 2023 | Thanne Walawwe Gedera, F.M.N. Prospects, opportunities and challenges in managing mangrove social-ecological systems. |
| 2023-2026 | A network of change: predation on human disease vectors by mangrove fishes and the role of fisheries and parasitic infections ( Junior Postdoctoral Fellowship in collaboration with Hasselt University – Research Foundation Flanders – FWO, 12APB24N) |
| 2023-2025 | G-STIC Climate Action Programme AquaForest |
2022-2024
| Monitoring and REstoration for Sustainable Coastal Ecosystems (RESCuE-2) “towards ASEAN mangrove restoration” (European Commission, Southeast Asia – Europe Joint Funding Scheme for Research and Innovation, SEA-EU JFS 2021 / FNRS R.8008.22) |
2022 | Jenoh, E.M., Wood-borer infestation on mangrove forests of Kenya : identification, threats and impacts. (Financing: VLIR). 159 pp. |
| Olefs, L. A global score-based methodology to assess ecosystem health through biodiversity metrics in mangrove forests and seagrass meadows. (Financing: self-funded). |
2021 | Muderhwa Mutabesha, P. Evaluation de services écosystémiques et caractérisations des activités anthropiques autour des forêts des Mangroves en République Démocratique du Congo. (Financing: Enabel, Belgium, PRECOB/IM/CF/AAF/2021/61). |
| Wolswijk, G. Mangroves as carbon stocks: carbon budget assessment of Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve, Malaysia. (Financing: FNRS ASP, FC34027). |
| Value to society and economy through sustainable water nexus management in partner countries of the Belgian Development cooperation – Water NEXUS (Long-Term Policy Supporting Research – PSR, ARES) |
2020 | Rahim, N.H.B.A. Microplastics in mangrove forests and their effect on macrobenthos. (Financing: Malaysia). |
2019 | Van Nedervelde, F., Mangrove propagule herbivory – responses and balancing interactions. Joint PhD ULB-VUB |
2019-2025
| Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree on Tropical Biodiversity and Ecosystems – TROPIMUNDO+ Erasmus Mundus Masters Course on Tropical Biodiversity and Ecosystems – TROPIMUNDO (European Commission, 2013-1939)
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| de Carvalho Ximenes, A., Mangrove species range limits and species diversity: A macroecological approach from regional to global scales. Joint PhD ULB-VUB (Financing : FNRS-MIS, F.4508.11). 148 pp. | |
| Scientific and local capacity building in Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve through training and publications – MAKABANG (Belgian Federal Science Policy – BELSPO) | |
| Fostering grassroots entrepreneurship in Burundi (Short-Term Policy Supporting Research – PSR, ARES). | |
| Value to society and economy through sustainable water nexus management in partner countries of the Belgian Development cooperation – Water NEXUS (Long-Term Policy Supporting Research – PSR, ARES). | |
| Private Sector for Development – PS4D (VLIR-UOS & ARES). | |
| Otero Fadul, V., Monitoring the forest structure of the Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve, Peninsular Malaysia, using remote sensing. (Financing : Belspo, SR/00/323). 163 pp. | |
| 2019 | Shankar Poti, M. Navigating environmental change and governance in Indian Ocean small islands: Mangrove social-ecological and governance responses in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. (Financing : FNRS ASP, FC34023). |
| 2018-2020 | Understanding the discursive & practical dynamics of sustainability and its assessment in complex social-ecological systems (SASES). (FNRS-PDR, T.0262.18) |
| 2018 | Kodikara, K.A.S., Stress physiology and the mortality of young mangrove plants, with particular emphasis on stomatal conductance, water transport and free radical accumulation. Co-supervision VUB (Supervisor: N. Koedam) |
| Economic valuation of ecosystem services in Man and Biosphere reserves: testing effective rapid assessment methods in selected African MABs – EVAMAB (Belgian Science Policy – BELSPO, BL/58/UN32) |
2017 | De Ryck, D., Propagules and patterns. The population genetic structure of mangroves in the Western Indian Ocean as a result of dispersal and its constraints. |
2016 | Benitez-Capistros, F.J., Social and ecological systems dynamics of the Galapagos Islands: |
| Okello, J.A., The role of disturbances in mangrove wood formation and forest structure: Effect of large sedimentation events. Joint PhD ULB-VUB (Financing: VLIR). 203 pp. |
2015-2018
| Managing Mangrove Forests with Optical and Radar Environmental SaTellites – MAMAFOREST (Belgian Science Policy – BELSPO, SR/00/323) |
| 2015 | Van der Stocken, T., Biological and environmental drivers of mangrove propagule dispersal: a field and modeling approach. Joint PhD ULB-VUB (Financing : VLIR). |
| 2014-2017 | Hugé, Jean, FNRS, Effects of the dynamics of biodiversity discourses on conservation decisions and conservation effectiveness. Postdoctoral fellowship. |
| 2014 | Mukherjee, N., Mangrove ecosystem values and functions: an interdisciplinary approach. Joint PhD ULB-VUB (Financing : Inlaks Foundation, EC, FNRS-MIS, F.4508.11). |
| 2013 | Quisthoudt, K., Mangroves meet their limits. Where and how climate sets sets the latitudinal limits of mangroves in the context of global warming. Co-supervision VUB (Supervisor: N. Koedam; Financing : FWO). |
| 2013-2014 | Quisthoudt, Katrien FNRS (F.4508.11), Ecological functionality and stability of mangrove ecosystems: a modeling approach. Postdoctoral fellowship. |
| 2012-2013 | Long-term monitoring of drivers determining mangrove distribution limits. (Fund for Scientific Research – FWO Vlaanderen) |
| 2012 | Hugé, J., Are we doing the « right » things the « right » way ? Discourse and practice of sustainability assessment in North and South. Joint PhD ULB-VUB (Financing : EC). |
| 2011 | Nfotabong Atheull, A., Impact of atnthropogenic activities on the vegetation structure of mangrove forests in Kribi, the Nyong river mouth and Cameroon estuary. Joint PhD ULB-Université de Douala (Financing : Cameroon Oil Transportation Company). |
| 2011-2013 | Khan, Mohammad Nabiul Islam, FNRS (F.4508.11), Ecological functionality and stability of mangrove ecosystems: a modeling approach. Postdoctoral fellowship. |
| 2011-2014 | Ecological functionality and stability of mangrove ecosystems: a modeling approach (Mandat impulsion scientifique – MIS, FNRS, F.4508.11). |
Kumara, M.P., The impacts of tree density on the physical and biological characteristics of planted mangrove stands in Sri Lanka. PhD Thesis, Napier University, Edinburgh, Ecosse, United Kingdom. (in co-supervision with M. Huxham, K.Krauss & L.P. Jayatissa;Financing : Earthwatch). | |
| 2010 | Di Nitto, D., To go with the flow. A field and modelling approach of hydrochorous mangrove propagule dispersal. Joint PhD ULB-VUB (Financing : Flemish Inter-University Council – VLIR). |
| 2010-2014 | Coastal Research Network on Environmental Changes (CREC). (EC, Marie-Curie IRSES, 247514) |
| 2010-2012 | Behara,Satyanarayana, FNRS. Reconstruction et prédiction de la dynamique spatio-temporelle des mangroves: analyse phytosociologique et étude diachronique de données de télédétection. Postdoctoral fellowship. |
| Boupoya-Mapikou, C.-A., Flore et végétation des clairières intraforestières sur sol hydromorphe dans le Parc National de l’Ivindo (Nord-est Gabon). ULB (in co-supervision with C. Doumenge & J. Lejoly; Financing : Gouvernement du Gabon). | |
2010
2009-2012 | Reconstruction et prédiction de la dynamique spatio-temporelle des mangroves : analyse phytosociologique et étude diachronique de données de télédétection. (FER) FNRS-Crédit aux Chercheurs FNRS-FRFC MIS F.4508.11 |
| Wang’ondu, V.W., Phenology of Rhizophora mucronata Lamk., Avicennia marina (Forssk.) Vierh. and Sonneratia alba Sm. in natural and reforested forests at Gazi Bay, Kenya. University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya. (in co-supervision with N. Koedam, J. Kinyamario, F.B. Mwaura & J.G. Kairo; Financing : Flemish Inter-University Council – VLIR). | |
| 2009 | Droissart, V., Etude taxonomique et biogéographique des plantes endémiques d’Afrique centrale atlantique: le cas des Orchidaceae. ULB (in co-supervision with B. Sonké, T. Stévart & J. Lejoly; Financing : Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie – AUF). |
| 2008-2013 | GREEN DYKE : The use of natural barriers for coastal protection in Sri Lanka. (VLIR- Own Initiative, ZEIN2008PR347 |
| Mohamed, M.O.S., Are peri-urban mangrove forests viable? Effects of sewage pollution and wood exploitation on the structure and development of the mangroves of Mombasa (Kenya). |
2008-2009 | Cunha-Lignon, Marília, AUF. Monitoring rétrospectif des mangroves au Brésil: aide à la gestion de la zone côtière. |
2008 | Colonisation of mangroves : research into the driving factors of propagule dispersal and establishment (Fund for Scientific Research – FWO Vlaanderen) |
2007-2010 | Barbier, Nicolas, FNRS. Organisation endogène des forêts denses et des mangroves : Dynamique et mécanismes. |
| Potential of mangroves and other coastal vegetation as a buffer against ocean surges in the Indian Ocean : an approach based on image and sediment archives, using the Dec. 2004 tsunami as a natural experiment. (VUB Research Council, research project) |
| Obade, P.T. Modelling spatio-temporal dynamics of a Kenyan mangrove forest. |
| Mangrove-onderzoek in het Mekong-gebied te Vietnam : met gebruik van satellietbeelden en GIS i.k.v. bilateraal samenwerkingsproject ‘Improvement of Shrimp production sustainable and safety in Vietnam’ (Belgian Science Policy – OSTC/Belspo) |
2006 | Bosire, J.O., Restoration of ecosystem functioning in restored mangroves in Kenya: implications for management. VUB. (in co-supervision with N. Koedam, J. Kazungu & J.G. Kairo; Financing : VUB Conseil de Recherche). |
| Monitoring structural attributes of trees and surrounding vegetation to detect status and predict changes in mangrove forests and assemblages. (Fund for Scientific Research – FWO Vlaanderen). |
2005 | Peri-urban mangrove forests as filters and potential phytoremediators of domestic sewage in East-Africa – PUMPSEA. (VUB Conseil de Recherche, research project, matching fund). VUB Conseil de Recherche, research project, matching fund |
2005-2008 | With Instituto de Ciência Aplicada e Tecnologia, Portugal – coordinator; Instituto do Mar, Portugal; University of Leipzig, Germany; Biological Institute/University of Southern Denmark, Denmark; Museo Zoologico de “La Specola” dell’Università degli Studi di Firenze, Italy; Stockholm’s University, Suede; Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, Kenya; Universidad Eduardo Mondlane, Mozambique; Faculties of Aquatic Sciences and Technology/ Engineering, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; & National Environment Management Council, Tanzania; European Commission. |
2005 | Historical ecosystem dynamics along tropical coasts investigated on basis of recent vegetation structure, (Fund for Scientific Research – FWO Vlaanderen) |
2004 | Dynamics in diversity, functionality, and stability of mangroves, approached by a retrospective and current remote sensing approach using new pattern recognition techniques. (Fund for Scientific Research – FWO Vlaanderen, research project) |
| Mangrove fauna and flora : patterns of reproductive biology and dispersal mechanisms. (Università degli Studi di Firenze, Italy – Fondi di Investigazione di Ricerca di Base – FIRB, Ministero di Istruzione Università e Ricerca – MIUR). |
2004-2007 2001-2008 | Monitoring and modelling of changes in coastline, vegetation, and biodiversity in natural and restored mangrove forests on a fundamental and applied level. (Fund for Scientific Research – FWO Vlaanderen) Fund for Scientific Research – FWO Vlaanderen, |
2003-2008 | Aquatic ecology for environmental management in Kenya AQUA. Programme for international cooperation (IUC) VLIR i.s.m. University of Nairobi en Ugent |
2003 | Vegetation structure and regeneration of the mangroves in the Parc National du Banc d’Arguin, Mauritania. (VUB Research Council) |
| Quality mapping, data integration and modelling of remote sensing, cartographic and field data from mangrove forests using a stand-alone geographic information system. (Fund for Scientific Research – FWO Vlaanderen, Krediet aan Navorsers). |
| Quality and usefulness of very high resolution satellite imagery (IKONOS), for research on vegetation dynamics in mangrove areas : integration of different types of remote sensing data. (Fund for Scientific Research – FWO Vlaanderen, Krediet aan Navorsers) |
| Recherche de la structure des mangroves au Parc National du Banc d’Arguin et de la régénération et ses facteurs faunistiques restrictifs. (Fondation pour Favoriser les Recherches scientifiques en Afrique, EUR) |
1999-2000 1996-1998 | Dynamics and regeneration of mangroves – horizontal vegetation structure analysis of juvenile and adult individuals and research into regenerative constraints – (Flemish Institute for the Promotion of Innovation by Science and Technology – IWT) |
| Recherche préliminaire de la régénération des mangroves au Parc National du Banc d’Arguin et de ses facteurs faunistiques restrictifs. (Fondation pour Favoriser les Recherches scientifiques en Afrique) |
