Agronomist and agro-ecologist (Master and PhD in Agronomy; University of Louvain). Extensive theoretical and ground knowledge in general agronomy, grassland management and ecology (biodiversity).
Professor at the University of Louvain (B) (1990-2007). Head of the Grassland and Arable Crop Ecology Department where he lead a team of 50 people and managed research teams, an extension service and laboratories of analysis of water, soil, feed, food; Author of more than 450 publications; Author of 11 ‘invited papers’ at international scientific meetings; Co-ordinator of several European research projects.
Director of the Research Centre RHEA; Collaborator of the Royal Belgian Institute of