Full-time assistant at the geology-geography dept. of the KUleuven, Research Fellow of the NFWO at the KULeuven, Alexander Von Humboldt Research Fellow in Aachen (Germany) Field geologist in Burundi (Africa), Project Manager at ISSeP (Liège), Project Manager at the VITO (Mol).(Co-) Author of over 200 scientific publications on Upper Devonian - Lower Carboniferous biostratigraphy and carbonate microfacies; Coal geology; Origin, quality control and deterioration of concrete and natural building stones; Geo-education and geo-heritage.Actual research interests: subsurface geological mapping, geo-energy, geological sequestration of CO2, geo-education, natural building stones, geoconservationSpecialties: Broad spectrum of geo-related interests. Actually stronglyinvolved in volunteer work: geo-education and geoconservation e.g. leading the Geology Working Group of LIKONA (Limburgse Koepel voor Natuurstudie)