PhD on the impact of energy-efficient and nature-inspired lighting...

KU Leuven

Leuven

At the Department of Biosystems of the University of Leuven (Belgium), the lab of Prof. Bram Van de Poel (http://bramvandepoel.wixsite.com/vandepoel-lab) conducts research on molecular plant hormone physiology and the lab of Prof. Devang Mehta (https://mehta-lab.com/) performs research on plant circadian biology. We have a shared open full-time PhD position to unravel the physiological and molecular regulation of pulsed- and twilight on plants.

Project

Advancements in LED technology have revolutionized horticulture, including vegetable production in greenhouses. At the same time, recent energy crises have demonstrated the vulnerability of greenhouse production to energy price volatility and highlighted the need for energy-efficient light production. Two novel lighting strategies investigated by our labs, pulsed light and twilight, could potentially increase crop productivity and quality, while reducing the carbon footprint and energy costs of commercial greenhouse producers. Lab... More Detail

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