Systems Ecology and Resource Management

Écologie des Systèmes et Gestion des Ressources

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MSc., PhD. Postdoc and Internship Alumni supervised by Prof. Dahdouh-Guebas (in alphabetic order) :

 

 

PhD Alumni

  1. Bosire, J.O., 2006.  Restoration of ecosystem functioning in restored mangroves in Kenya : implications for management.  PhD Thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. 138 pp.

  2. Boupoya-Mapikou, C.-A., 2010. Flore et végétation des clairières intraforestières sur sol hydromorphe dans le Parc National de l’Ivindo (Nord-est Gabon). PhD Thesis, Université Libre de Bruxelles - ULB, Brussels, Belgium.  248 pp.

  3. Di Nitto, D., 2010. To go with the flow. A field and modelling approach of hydrochorous mangrove propagule dispersal. PhD dissertation,Vrije Universiteit Brussel-Université Libre de Bruxelles, 1050 Brussels, Belgium. 254 pp.

  4. Droissart, V., 2009.  Etude taxonomique et biogéographique des plantes endémiques d’Afrique centrale atlantique: le cas des Orchidaceae.  PhD Thesis, Université Libre de Bruxelles - ULB, Brussels, Belgium. 289 pp.

  5. Kumara, M.P., 2011.  The impacts of tree density on the physical and biological characteristics of planted mangrove stands in Sri Lanka.  PhD Thesis, Napier University, Edinburgh, Schotland, United Kingdom.

  6. Mohamed, M.O.S., 2008.  Are peri-urban mangrove forests viable? Effects of sewage pollution and wood exploitation on the structure and development of the mangroves of Mombasa (Kenya).  Vrije Universiteit Brussel / Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.  181 pp.

  7. Nfotabong Atheull, A.,  2011.    Impact of atnthropogenic activities on the vegetation structure of mangrove forests in Kribi, the Nyong river mouth and Cameroon estuary.  Université de Douala, Université Libre de Bruxelles - ULB, Brussels, Belgium. 230 pp.

  8. Obade, P.T., 2006.  Modelling spatio-temporal dynamics of a Kenyan mangrove forest.  PhD Thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.  229 pp.

  9. Wang’ondu, V.W., 2009. Phenology of Rhizophora mucronata Lamk., Avicennia marina iSonneratia alba Sm. in natural and reforested forests at Gazi Bay, Kenya. University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.

 

MSc. Alumni

  1. Ahimbisibwe, J., 2002.  Co-authorship of local scientific institutions from developing countries in publications of scientific research carried out in these countries.  MSc. Human Ecology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.  80 pp.

  2. Avau, J., 2009. Les modalités et applications touristiques dans la mangrove caribéenne ; études de cas aux Antilles françaises et en Jamaïque. MSc. Nature Management, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium. 95 pp.

  3. Bauwens, M., 2005. Insectgerelateerde schade aan bladeren, propagulen en wortels van mangrovebomen in Sri Lanka : een pioniersonderzoek naar de impact van herbivore insecten op een mangrove-ecosysteem. Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. 105 pp.

  4. Bosire, J., 1999.  Floristic and faunistic secondary succession in a mangrove ecosystem in Kenya.  MSc. Ecological Marine Management thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.  89 pp.

  5. Bourgeois, C., 2010.  Les facteurs qui influencent la structure de la vegetation dans une mangrove fluviale.  Une etude de cas dans la mangrove de Gaoqiao (Zhanjiang Mangrove National Nature Reserve, Province du Guangdong, Chine). MSc. Biologie des Organismes et Ecologie, ULB.  73 pp.

  6. Cimò, F., 2006.  Il comportamento arboricolo di Perisesarma dussumieri: il primo granchio arrampicatore del subcontinente indano. [Tree-climbing behaviour of Perisesarma dussumieri: the first climbing crab from the Indian subcontinent]. Corso di Laurea in Scienze Naturali, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Firenze, Italy.  59 pp.

  7. Collin, S., 2002.  Ethnobotanical and fishery-related importance of mangroves of East Godavari Delta, Andhra Pradesh, India.  MSc. Ecological Marine Management thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. 106 pp.

  8. De Ryck, D., 2009.  Moving and settling : experiments on the dispersal and establishment of hydrochorous propagules.  MSc. Biology Thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.  113 pp.

  9. De Schryver, A., 2004.   Het belang van mangroven als kraamkamers voor juveniele vissen.  Een studie naar de belang van de aanwezigheid van mangroven en hun geboden wortelstructuur als aantrakkingskracht op juveniele rifvissen, in een niet-estuariene baai op Curaçao.  Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussel, Belgium. 121 pp.

  10. De Smet, K., 2005.  Spatio-temporal dynamics of mangroves detected using aerial photography, Ikonos satellite imagery and fieldwork in Galle-Unawatuna, Sri Lanka. Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.  172 pp.

  11. De Vos, M., 2008.  Gnetum africanum Welw. als ‘underutilised crop’ in en rond Kisangani (DR Congo).  Exploratief onderzoek naar de huidige oogst en gebruiksrelaties.  Mémoire Duurzame Ontwikkeling en Menselijke Ecologie, VUB.

  12. Debry, M., 2009.  Opportunity study of an eco-toeristic project in the Tanbi Wetland Complex in Banjul - The Gambia -.  Master in Bioingineering: Environmantal Science and Technology, Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium.  91 pp.

  13. Defever, H., 2004.  Voorspellingen van de gevolgen van zeeniveaustijging op het mangrove-ecosysteem van Gazi (Kenya). Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussel, Belgium. 127 pp.

  14. Deschuytter, V., 2001.  Biologische evaluatie en wetgevingsaspecten m.b.t. milieu en natuur op golfterreinen.  Menselijke Ecologie thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. 132 pp.

  15. Di Nitto, D., 2003.  Digitale terreinmodellering en propaguleverspreiding in Keniaanse mangroven met een gezoneerde vegetatiestructuur (Gazi Bay).  Lic./MSc. Geografie thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. 190 pp.

  16. Durango-Cordero, J., 2011.  Vegetation structure of Zhanjing Mangrove National Nature Reserve, P.R. China : comparison between original and non-original trees using ground truth data, remote sensing and GIS techniques. MSc. Human Ecology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.

  17. Engelbeen, M., 2003.  Oriënterend/Preliminair onderzoek naar het effect van landschapsstructuurverandering op ornithofauna in een Centraal-Grieks landbouwgebied.  Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.

  18. Essiaf, S., 1998.  Vegetatiekundige studie van het Mamorawoud.  Lic./MSc Biology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.

  19. Flandroy, J., 2010.  Analysis of mangrove forest dynamics (1962-2008) under increasing urban pressure in Cubatão (Baixada Santista, São Paulo – Brazil) using air-borne and space-borne imagery and geographical information systems (GIS). MSc. Biologie des Organismes et Ecologie, ULB. 107 pp.

  20. Foré, F., 2009.  Research on the educative value of an eco-toeristic project to conserve the mangrove forests of the Tanbi Wetland Complex, Banjul, The Gambia. Mémoire MSc. Agogiek, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.  68 pp.

  21. Fusi, M., 2006.  L’importanza dei fattori biotici nella zonazione di due granchi di mangrovia: un caso di studio in Sri Lanka [The importance of biotic factors in the zonation of two mangrove crab species: a case-study in Sri Lanka].  Corso di Laurea in Scienze Naturali, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Firenze, Italy.  84 pp.

  22. Goessens, A., 2011. Floral diversity and distribution in the mangroves at Matang, West Peninsular Malaysia, after a century of sustainable management. MSc. Bio-ingénieur en Agronomie, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium. 121 pp.

  23. Hemeleers, L., 2009. Global ecology of mangroves : a macroecological survey analysis of diversity, functionality and degradation of mangrove ecosystems.  MSc. Biologie des Organismes et Ecologie, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.  86 pp.

  24. Hernández Cornejo, R., 2001.  Assessment of the mangrove forest changes on the Navachiste-San Ignacio-Macapule lagoon complex in Sinaloa (Mexico) using remote sensing as tool.  MSc. Ecological Marine Management thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. 72 pp.

  25. Higazi, L., 2008.  De verspreiding en vestiging van mangrovepropagulen in het micro-getijdengebied Pambala-Chilaw Lagune (Sri Lanka) – een experimentele aanpak. Mémoire Lic./MSc. Biologie, VUB. 144 pp.

  26. Hijbeek, R., 2009. A sample of bias, the bias in sampling : a comparison of several plotless sampling methods for estimating density and basal area in a mangrove forest. MSc. Human Ecology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.  102 pp.

  27. Hirani, P., 2005.  Ethnoecological study of  the mangroves of the Tanbi Wetland Complex, The Gambia.  MSc. Environmental Science and Technology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. 76 pp.

  28. Islam, M.S., 2006.  Genetic differentiation of Grey mangrove (Avicennia marina) in disjunct ecological zone.  MSc. Environmental Science and Technology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. 51 pp.

  29. Kajia, Y.S., 2000. Assessment of the effects of rice cultivation in the mangrove forests of the Rufiji Delta (Mainland Tanzania).  MSc. Ecological Marine Management thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. 82 pp.

  30. Kodikara Arachchilage, S., 2011.  Successive cambia in the mangrove Avicennia: a study on the three-dimensional structure of the cambia and the functioning of the internal phloem tissue. MSc. Ecological Marine Management thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. 109 pp.

  31. Leempoel, K., 2010.  Heterogeneity of the spatial structure in mangroves using GeoEye-1 imagery and GIS-analyses : a case-study in the Zhanjiang Mangrove National Nature Reserve (China).  MSc. Biologie des Organismes et Ecologie, ULB. 89 pp.

  32. Longonje, S.N., 2002.  Utilization of mangrove wood products in Douala-Edea Reserve (Cameroon) amongst subsistence and commercial users.  MSc. Human Ecology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. 61 pp.

  33. M’rabu Jenoh, E., 2009.  The impact of indirect effects of climate change on mangrove-associated biodiversity. Mémoire MSc. Ecological Marine Management, VUB.  93 pp.

  34. Madakalapuwage, S.M.M., 2008.  Sediment characteristics and stratigraphy of selected mangrove sites along the coast of Sri Lanka : searching for evidence of tsunami depositions. Mémoire MSc. Ecological Marine Management, VUB. 109 pp.

  35. Maniatis, D., 2005. Retrospective study of the mangroves of the Tanbi Wetland Complex, The Gambia.  MSc. Environmental Science and Technology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. 124 pp.

  36. Mathenge, C., 1998.  Exploitation of mangroves from a subsistence perspective.  Case study : Mida Creek.  MSc. Human Ecology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. 58 pp.

  37. Meert, I., 2003.  Assessment of the sustainability of a community-based ecotouristic project and an introduction (or preliminary research) to its ecological footprint, in mangrove areas of Pambala, Sri Lanka.  Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. 151 pp.

  38. Merken, R., 2004.  The effect of small landscape elements on the presence of ornitho fauna in different landscape types in Central Greece.  Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussel, Belgium.

  39. Msafiri, M.I., 2006.  Spatial and temporal change of mangrove of Mtoni-Kijichi in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. MSc. Ecological Marine Management thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. 48 pp.

  40. Muhongere, C., 2009.  Etude phytogéographique des Orchidaceae endémiques d’Afrique central : le cas du Rift Albertin. MSc. Biologie des Organismes et Ecologie, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.

  41. Mulder, S., 2005.  Local resource use and stakeholders' perceptions of the dynamics of mangrove degradation in Galle, Sri Lanka, with implications for conservation policy and research.  MSc. Biology, Universiteit Wageningen, The Netherlands.  132 pp.

  42. Munga, C.N, 2008.  Ecological and socio-economic assessment of Mombasa Marine Park and Reserve, Kenya. Mémoire MSc. Ecological Marine Management, VUB. 91 pp.

  43. Mwakha Alati, V., 2011.  Estimating the value of goods and services in a marine protected area : the case of Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve, Kenya.  MSc. Ecological Marine Management, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.  105 pp.

  44. Neukermans, G., 2004.  Remote sensing mangroves in Gazi Bay (Kenya) with very high resolution QuickBird satellite imagery : automated methods for species and assemblage identification. MSc. Ecological Marine Management thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. 194 pp.

  45. Nfotabong, A.A., 2008. Utilisation des mangroves par les habitants des zones côtières près de Kribi, du Nyong et de l’Estuaire du Cameroun.  DEA, ULB. 70 pp.

  46. Njambuya, J.W., 2006.  Sediment characteristics, its origin and stratigraphy of mangrove soils of Gazi Bay, Kenya.  MSc. Environmental Science and Technology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.

  47. Pecceu, B., 2006.  Molluscs as bioindicator for the ecological recovery of Ceriops tagal mangrove reafforestation.  Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. 94 pp.

  48. Peeters, O., 2005.  Poverty alleviation and sustainable development in Manqakulane, Northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: a systemic approach using retrospective remote sensing and GIS.  MSc. Human Ecology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. 126 pp.

  49. Princen, S., 2003.  Evaluation of the ecological success of a reforested mangrove system in a Sri Lankan lagoon.  Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. 52 pp.

  50. Pycke, P., 2003. Teledetectie en grondcontrole van de distributie en samenstelling van mangrovesoorten in Chilaw Lagoon met zeer hoge resolutie satellietbeelden.  Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. 113 pp.

  51. Quisthoudt, K., 2007.  Mangrove en garnaalkweek in de Lagune van Chilaw (Sri Lanka).  Toestand en perspectieven verlaten garnaalkwekerijen.  Lic./MSc. Geography thesis, VUB.  162 pp.

  52. Rans, G., 2011.  Etude sur l’efficacité des barrières végétales et naturelles à protéger les côtes du Sri Lanka à l’encontre des vagues maritimes d’évènements naturels extrêmes. MSc. Géographie, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium. 143 pp.

  53. Reniers, K., 1998.  De Arachna-fauna van het Mamorawoud.  Lic./MSc Biology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. 

  54. Savinelli, P., 2004.  Feeding ecology di granchi sesarmidi delle mangrovie in Sri Lanka.  Corso di Laurea in Scienze Naturali, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Firenze, Italië.  (Original language : Italian).

  55. Simoni, R., 2005.  Homing e uso dello spazio di Perisesarma dussumieri (Decapoda: Brachyura: Sesarmidae). [Homing and utilisation of space by Perisesarma dussumieri (Decapoda: Brachyura: Sesarmidae)]. Corso di Laurea in Scienze Naturali, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Firenze, Italy.  (Original language : Italian). 55 pp.

  56. Stolk, M.E., 2000.  Patterns of mangroves use in Hoanh Bo District, Quang Ninh Province, Northern Vietnam. MSc. Human Ecology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium 72 pp.

  57. Van den Bleeken, A., 2007.  Relatie tussen geofysische en biologische condities voor groei van mangroven langs de Surinaamse kust.  Lic./MSc. Burgerlijke Bouwkunde, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium. 100 pp.

  58. Van Den Bossche, K., 2008.  The effects of domestic sewage pollution on the reproductive potential of the mangrove crab Uca annulipes in Kenya and Mozambique. Mémoire Lic./MSc. Biologie, VUB. 52 pp.

  59. Van Hiel, E., 2002.  Identification of mangrove assemblages using very high resolution IKONOS satellite images.  MSc. Environmental Science and Technology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. 99 pp.

  60. Van Pottelbergh, I., 1999.  Mangrovedynamiek door teledetectie van temporeel sequentiële luchtfoto’s : een studie in Gazi Bay, Kenya. Lic./MSc Biology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.  122 pp.

  61. Van Tendeloo, A., 2004.  Veranderingen in traditionele en commerciële mens-ecosysteemrelaties in de mangrovebaai van Gazi (Kenya): etnoBiology, percepties van de lokale gemeenschap en eco-toeristische activiteiten. Lic./MSc. Biology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussel, Belgium. 204 pp.

  62. Vandaele, M. & D. Vande Wynckel, 2011.  Implementation of a sustainable project in the Tanbi Wetland National Park, Banjul (The Gambia).  MSc. Industrial Sciences, Katholieke Hogeschool Brugge-Oostende, Belgium.  198 pp.

  63. Verheyden, A., 1997.  Ruimtelijke analyse van flora en fauna in mangrovegebieden van Sri Lanka.  Lic./MSc Biology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.  153 pp.

  64. Vrancken, D., 1999. Studie naar de mogelijke impact van ferale buffels op de mangroven van de East-Godavari Delta.  Lic./MSc Biology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.  70 pp + 31 pp annexes.

  65. Zetterström, T., 1998.  Sustainable Coastal Resource Utilization vs. Commercial Shrimp Production.  A case study of mangrove conservation and expansion of shrimp farms in Pambala, Sri Lanka, using GIS as a tool. MSc. Human Ecology thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. 64 pp.

  66. Zhao, D., 2005.  Development of tools for the analysis of satellite images, related to mangrove vegetation.  Master in Applied Computer Science, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. 76 pp.

 

Postdoc Alumni

 

  1. Barbier, Nicolas (2007-2010).  Endogenous organisation in rainforests and mangrove ecosystems : Dynamics and mechanisms.

 

Internship Alumni

 

  1. Massó i Alemán, Sergi (2009-2010).  Universidad de Barcelona, Spain.

 

 
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