Projects per year
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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FWOSB109: Fungi-mediated self-healing concrete: increasing lifespan and durability of concrete structures by inducing self-healing of cracks
Van Wylick, A. (Mandate) & De Laet, L. (Administrative Promotor)
1/11/20 → 31/10/24
Project: Fundamental
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Gradients of Aliveness and Engineering: A Taxonomy of Fungal Engineered Living Materials
Elsacker, E., Saluena Martin, J., Sangosanya, A. O., Verstuyft, A., Van Wylick, A. & Peeters, E., 25 Oct 2025, In: Advanced Materials. 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Conditions for CaCO3 Biomineralization by Trichoderma Reesei with the Perspective of Developing Fungi‐Mediated Self‐Healing Concrete
Wylick, A. V., Rahier, H., Laet, L. D. & Peeters, E., Jan 2024, In: Global Challenges. 8, 1, p. 1-8 8 p., 2300160.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile7 Citations (Scopus)91 Downloads (Pure) -
Encapsulation of Trichoderma reesei and Neurospora crassa in calcium alginate capsules for fungi-mediated self-healing concrete: An explorative study on the protocol, survival of the organisms and CaCO3 biomineralization
Van Wylick, A., Brouwers, E. A. M., Rahier, H., Peeters, E. & De Laet, L., Apr 2024, In: Developments in the built environment. 18, 10 p., 100445.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile5 Citations (Scopus)71 Downloads (Pure) -
Towards a ruined theater
Elsacker, E. (Creator), Vandelook, S. (Creator), Verstuyft, A. (Creator), Peeters, E. (Coordinator), De Laet, L. (Coordinator), Van Wylick, A. (Creator), Manente, S. (Curator), Tripod, S. (Curator) & Robbiano, D. (Curator), 24 Apr 2024Research output: Non-textual form › Exhibition
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Towards fungi-mediated self-healing concrete: An interdisciplinary explorative study on the survival and biomineralization of fungal species in cementitious environments
Van Wylick, A., 2024, Crazy Copy Center Productions. 299 p.Research output: Thesis › PhD Thesis
Open AccessFile377 Downloads (Pure)
Datasets
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Exploring cultivation strategies for mycelium-based materials
Vandelook, S. (Creator), Verstuyft, A. (Data Collector), Thysens, M. G. (Data Collector), Peeters, E. (Project Leader), Van Wylick, A. (Data Collector) & Cannella, D. (Data Collector), Zenodo, 24 Oct 2024
Dataset
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Development and characterization of a mycelium-based leather-like material (Chapter 5)
Vandelook, S. (Creator), Verstuyft, A. (Creator), Thysens, M. G. (Creator), Peeters, E. (Supervisor) & Van Wylick, A. (Data Collector), Zenodo, 3 Nov 2024
Dataset
Prizes
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Outstanding Research Award
Van Wylick, A. (Recipient), De Laet, L. (Recipient), Peeters, E. (Recipient) & Rahier, H. (Recipient), 23 May 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Activities
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Belgian Society for Microbiology (BSM) Symposium 2023: Amazing Microbes
Van Wylick, A. (Speaker)
10 Feb 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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2nd China Platform Academic Forum
Van Wylick, A. (Speaker)
20 Oct 2022 → 21 Oct 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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Short research stay at Newcastle University, UK
Van Wylick, A. (Visitor)
19 Feb 2022 → 26 Feb 2022Activity: Other › Research and Teaching at External Organisation
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4th International Conference on Bio-Based Building Materials
Van Wylick, A. (Speaker)
16 Jun 2021 → 18 Jun 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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SID-in Haasrode 2020
De Coster, A. (Participant) & Van Wylick, A. (Participant)
9 Jan 2020 → 11 Jan 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in or organizing a festival/exhibition
Press/Media
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Het kan: T-shirts die weer groeien als ze scheuren en beton dat zichzelf herstelt
Peeters, E., De Mey, M., Vanden Elsacker, E., Vandelook, S., Verstuyft, A. & Van Wylick, A.
5/12/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
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De schoen die zichzelf repareert
Peeters, E., Vanden Elsacker, E., Van Wylick, A. & Vandelook, S.
4/03/23 → 22/03/23
1 item of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
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VUB-onderzoek naar zelfhelende bouwmaterialen: schimmels als gatenvullers
Van Wylick, A., Peeters, E., Rahier, H. & De Laet, L.
15/03/23 → 17/03/23
4 items of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
Thesis
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Experimental research on the mechanical properties of mycelium composites
Van Wylick, A. ((PhD) Student), Vanden Elsacker, E. (Advisor) & El Kadi, M. (Advisor), De Laet, L. (Promotor), Tysmans, T. (Co-promotor), Vanden Elsacker, E. (Advisor) & El Kadi, M. (Advisor), 2018Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Experimental research on the mechanical properties of mycelium composites
Van Wylick, A. ((PhD) Student), Tysmans, T. (Co-promotor) & De Laet, L. (Promotor), De Laet, L. (Promotor) & Tysmans, T. (Co-promotor), 2018Student thesis: Master's Thesis