Teaching

Teaching Activities

My teaching experience encompasses a wide range of topics and formats, from formal coursework to hands-on workshops and mentoring. With a focus on both Bachelor and Master students, I have developed a strong foundation in academic instruction, student guidance, and knowledge dissemination.

Current Teaching at Ghent University

  • Integrated Biodiversity Research Project (C003312A – MA2 Biology, 5 ECTS)
    Role: Course Coordinator
    Description: This course integrates biodiversity research through collaborative student projects, emphasizing research design, data collection, and reporting.
  • Evolutionary Morphology (C004274A – MA1 Biology, 5 ECTS)
    Role: Co-teacher
    Description: A specialized course exploring the evolutionary development and structure of plants, with an emphasis on phylogenetics and comparative morphology.

Previous Teaching at Ghent University (2017–2023)

  • Evolutionary Morphology of Plants (C004274A – MA1 Biology, 5 ECTS)
    Role: Co-teacher
    Description: Delivered lectures and practicals focused on plant structure and evolution, with attention to molecular and developmental insights.
  • Practicals in Algology & Protistology (C002782 – BA3 Biology, 5 ECTS)
    Role: Head Teaching Assistant
    Description: Guided students in the identification and study of algal and protist diversity through laboratory work and assignments.
  • Practicals in Marine Genomics – Partim Phylogeny (C003871 – BA3 IMBRSea – Ocean & Lakes, 5 ECTS)
    Role: Teaching Assistant
    Description: Supported practical sessions on phylogenetic methods applied to marine organisms.
  • Integrated Research Project (C003312 – MA2 Biology, 6 ECTS)
    Role: Project Supervisor
    Description: Supervised student-led research projects, from proposal development to final reporting.
  • Marine Excursion – Field Biology Research (C000534 – BA3 Biology, 5 ECTS)
    Role: Supervisor
    Description: Led field-based studies on marine ecosystems, guiding students in data collection and ecological analysis.
  • Practicals in Evolution (BA3 Biology, 5 ECTS)
    Role: Teaching Assistant
    Description: Assisted in practical sessions exploring evolutionary concepts through data-driven approaches.