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Expertise
Research competence
Dr. ir. Marc Elskens is an environmental chemist with expertise in the domain of transformations, transport and fate of chemicals in water; water resources and quality; chemical risk assessment and stable isotope modelling. His research approach is based on the development and application of chemometric methods to environmental analysis and data mining. The past few years he became involved in the development of ERE/DRE-dual CALUX Bioassays System for the assessment of estrogen- and dioxin-like persistent organic pollutants in several matrices including food contact materials, human fluids and environmentalsamples.
Projects
Assessment of water quality in urban waters
This research aims at Investigating in which ways urban water systems satisfy to EU regulations, regarding Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) for a variety of contaminants (N, P, inorganic & organic micro-pollutants). Alteration of the ecological and chemical status is a motivation for reassessing management options for both runoff and waste waters in urban environment as well as to implement mitigating strategy. Funding for this research is provided by Brussels Institute for Research and Innovation (INNOVIRIS) in the framework of ANTICIPATE and EXPLORE projects
Measuring and modelling trace metals/radionuclides in aquatic systems. Metals/radionuclides pollution in surface waters from point and non-point sources is a widespread problem worldwide. This research aims at modelling metals fate and transport in streams and watersheds. It builds on existing transport models in aquatic systems. Funding for this research is provided by the Belgian Federal Science Policy Office (BELSPO) and by SKC PhD fellowships
Applications of 15N, 13C and 30Si tracers in isotope flux experiments. Acquisition of techniques and development of expertise for automated analysis of stable C & N isotope composition of plankton and suspended organic matter, as well as and implementation of numerical tools for assessing organic carbon export flux. Development of compartmental model analysis for data mining. Funding for this research is provided by the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) and by the Belgian Federal Science Policy Office (BELSPO)
Migration of chemicals from packaging and food contact material
The safety of food contact materials must be evaluated as chemicals (inorganic and/or organic micro-pollutants) can migrate from packaging into food. Accordingly, the materials must be manufactured in compliance with EU regulations, so that any potential transfer to foods does not raise safety concerns. Funding for this research is provided by the Federal Public Service Health, Food chain safety and Environment (FOD) and/or by the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO).
Measurement Science in Chemistry
The Measurement Science in Chemistry consortium, involving 9 EU-universities (http://www.msc-euromaster.eu/webapp/website/website.html?id=252) organises each year a unique International Summer School on Analytical Science, Metrology and Accreditation. The school has shown to attract a variety of people, ranging from master to doctoral students, but also people, who already are employed in a laboratory. It was initiated in 2008 by the European Commission Joint Research Centre, in view of the importance of quality assured analytical measurement data for many European policies. Typically, some 40-people come together for a two-week intensive school to learn about how to obtain quality in chemical or bio-analytical measurements by understanding and practicing how to apply the international standard (ISO/IEC-17025) and of the role of metrology and accreditation. Funding for this summer school is provided by registration fees
Keywords and disciplines
Analytical and Environmental Chemistry, Biogeochemistry, Chemometric, Applied Statistic, Water Quality, Risk Assessment
External positions
Guest Professor , KULeuven, Division of Soil and Water Management
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Projects
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IRP17: Re-use of treated wastewater for irrigation and groundwater recharge: environmental impacts and public perception
Huysmans, M., Bauwens, J. R., Verhoest, P., Elskens, M. & Gao, Y.
1/11/19 → 31/10/24
Project: Fundamental
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EU601: triboREMEDY: The triboreactor as breakthrough remediation strategy for safeguarding human and environmental health.
1/03/19 → 28/02/23
Project: Fundamental
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OZR3416: triboREMEDY: The triboreactor as breakthrough remediation strategy for safeguarding human and environmental health (OZR EU Bonus)
1/03/19 → 28/02/23
Project: Fundamental
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BRGIMP19: BRIDGE 2019: SUBLIMUS – Becoming modern green urban alchemists: Gold and silver mining from Brussels urban sewage
1/03/19 → 28/02/22
Project: Applied
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FOD74: ENDFOODTOX : screening de pertubateurs endocriniens potentiels liés à l'alimentation, évaluation de leur activité eostro/androgénique et de l'exposition alimentaire de la population belge.
Elskens, M., PICRON, J., VAN HOECK, E., DE LUCA , D., BLAUDE, M. N., VANHEE, C. & DE RIDDER, K.
1/01/19 → 31/12/21
Project: Fundamental
Research output
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Assessment of hazards and risks associated with dietary exposure to mineral oil for the Belgian population
Mertens, B., Van Heyst, A., Demaegdt, H., Boonen, I., Van Den Houwe, K., Goscinny, S., Elskens, M. & Van Hoeck, E., 2021, In : Food and Chemical Toxicology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Evaluation of the dioxin-like toxicity in soil samples from Thua Thien Hue province using the AhR-CALUX bioassay - An update of Agent Orange contamination in Vietnam
My, T. T. A., Dat, N. D., Van Langenhove, K., Denison, M. S., Long, H. T. & Elskens, M., 26 Jan 2021, In : Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 212, 8 p., 111971.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Revisiting metric sex estimation of burnt human remains via supervised learning using a reference collection of modern identified cremated individuals (Knoxville, USA)
Hlad, M., Veselka, B., Wolfe Steadman, D., Herregods, B., Elskens, M., Annaert, R., Boudin, M., Capuzzo, G., Dalle, S. R. G., De Mulder, G., Sabaux, C., Salesse, K., Sengelov, A., Stamataki, E., Vercauteren, M., Warmenbol, E., Tys, D. & Snoeck, C., 2021, (Accepted/In press) In : American Journal of Physical Anthropology. p. No page yetResearch output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Assessing the receptor-mediated activity of PAHs using AhR-, ERα- and PPARγ- CALUX bioassays
Boonen, I., Van Heyst, A., Van Langenhove, K., Van Hoeck, E., Mertens, B., Denison, M. S., Elskens, M. & Demaegdt, H., Nov 2020, In : Food and Chemical Toxicology. 145, 10 p., 111602.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Assessment of the possible human health hazard associated with exposure to naturally occurring potentially toxic elements in groundwater on the flanks of Meru volcano, Arusha, Tanzania
Tomasek, I., Mouri, H., Wragg, J., Bennett, G., Ijumulana, J., Bhattacharya, P., Fontijn, K., Kisaka, M. J., Shemsanga, C., Walraevens, K., Claeys, P., Elskens, M., Gao, Y., Leermakers, M. & Kervyn, M., 2020, AGU Fall Meeting 2020 Abstract: GH018: You Are Where You Live: Advances in Linking Geochemical Environments and Human Health I. American Geophysical Union, 1 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference paper › Research
Activities
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Development of DGT passive sampler for the assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in water using AhR-CALUX as detection method
Xiaohan Zhang (Speaker), Yue Gao (Contributor), Michael S. Denison (Contributor), Marc Elskens (Contributor)19 Feb 2020 → 21 Feb 2020Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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Development of DGT passive sampler for the assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in water using AhR-CALUX as detection method
Xiaohan Zhang (Presenter), Marc Elskens (Contributor), Michael S. Denison (Contributor), huisheng zhuang (Contributor), Yue Gao (Contributor)18 Sep 2019 → 20 Sep 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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ICEPRAR 2018
Marc Elskens (Invited speaker)18 Apr 2018 → 20 Apr 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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Mineral oil research in Belgium: Results of the market survey
Annelies Van Heyst (Invited speaker), Els Van Hoeck (Contributor), Joeri Vercammen (Contributor), Mathias Vanlancker (Contributor), Marc Elskens (Contributor)29 Mar 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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ICEPRAR 2018
Marc Elskens (Participant)18 Apr 2018 → 20 Apr 2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Press / Media
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La Dernière Heure, VRT-NEWS, RTBF, Les Échos, Bruzz, Daily Science etc. highlighted our SUBLIMUS project
Philippe Claeys, Natacha Brion & Marc Elskens
24/10/19
7 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Free Brussels Journal METRO covers our SUBLIMUS project
Philippe Claeys, Marc Elskens & Natacha Brion
20/09/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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High levels of oestrogen found in the Zenne
Tara Vandermarken, Natacha Brion, Kersten Van Langenhove & Marc Elskens
16/10/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
Thesis
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Accumulation of trace elements in mussels, fish and marine mammals from the Black Sea
Author: Bolba, D., Elskens, M. & Leermakers, M., 18 Mar 2011Supervisor: Elskens, M. (Promotor) & Leermakers, M. (Co-promotor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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A little matters. eEDC activity, sources and loadings in the Zenne River, Brussels.
Author: Swartz, E., Elskens, M., Eisenreich, S. J., Brion, N., Brion, N., Van Langenhove, K., Bauwens, W. & Van Griensven, A., 1 Sep 2016Supervisor: Brion, N. (Advisor) & Van Langenhove, K. (Advisor)
Student thesis: Master-after-master
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Assessments of the potential trace metal contamination of vegetables and the corresponding under root soil in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and potential health risks
Author: Tekle, S. G., Elskens, M. & Eisenreich, S. J., 2016Student thesis: Master-after-master
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Barium in the Southern Ocean: Towards an estimation of twilight zone C mineralization
Author: Jacquet, S., Dehairs, F., Baeyens, W., Claeys, P. & Elskens, M., 2007Supervisor: Dehairs, F. (Promotor), Baeyens, W. (Co-promotor), Claeys, P. (Jury) & Elskens, M. (Jury)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Biogeochemistry of Micro-pollutants in Sediments of Mtoni estuary, Tanzania
Author: Mihale, M., Mihale, M., Baeyens, W., Tungaraza, C., Elskens, M., Leermakers, M. & Van Langenhove, K., Mar 2013Supervisor: Baeyens, W. (Promotor) & Tungaraza, C. (External person) (Co-promotor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis