The Center for Microbial Ecology and Technology (CMET) is a part of the Faculty of Bioscience Engineering at Ghent University. CMET is specialized in the study and application of mixed microbial cultures or communities. A microbial community consists of several populations, which each represent a functional biological entity and thus a diverse metabolic capacity. The assemblage of these biological entities represents -when properly organized- a powerful resource. CMET researchers focus on the optimal management of these microbial resources. We define it as Microbial Resource Management (MRM), enabling us to develop novel products and (technological) processes to improve our environment or human health in the most sustainable way.
Research domains
CMET focuses on areas like disease prevention, applied microbial ecology, host-microbe interactions, life support in space, microbial electrocatalysis, resource recovery, and water treatment.
24/06: Public defence of the doctoral dissertation of Franco Grosso Giordano
CMET and dissertation supervisors Prof. Nico Boon (CMET) and Prof. Nele De Belie (Faculty of Engineering) present the public defence of the doctoral dissertation of Franco Grosso Giordano. The public defence, “Towards Advanced Lime-Based Mortars: Exploring Microbial Self-healing and Carbonation Strategies” , will take place on the 24th of June 2025 at 16:00 in the […]
UPDATE: Second Emerging Microbial Technologies conference
THANK YOU! What an inspiring day full of science, high-quality presentations, and engaging discussions! A heartfelt thank you to:🔬 All the participants who brought their passion, curiosity, and cutting-edge research to the stage and poster sessions.🎤 Our keynote speakers, who challenged and inspired us with their visionary talks: Tomasz Calikowski (European Commission), Sarah Lebeer (University of Antwerp), and Yuemei […]
13/05: Public defence of the doctoral dissertation of Inez Roegiers
The public defence, “Modelling host-microbe interactions in the small intestinal microenvironment“, will take place on the 13th of May 2025 at 17:00 in the Auditorium E1 Oehoe at Campus Coupure, Coupure Links 653, 9000 Ghent. Abstract of the doctoral research Host-microbe interactions in the small intestine play a fundamental role in human health, yet are […]
Microbial protein from biogas: Nerdland Festival
Will we soon be eating a bacteria sandwich? Our planet has 8.2 billion people, millions of whom are malnourished. Soy seems like a promising solution, but still has a strong ecological impact. Can bacteria play a role in this? Can they convert waste into sustainable food? How does that work exactly, and what does it […]