Meet our members

Liesbeth Aerts
Beakon / BE SciComm
I am a freelance research communicator supporting busy researchers with their comms and PR.
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Rosie Allison
Research Data Alliance Europe
Communications Officer at RDA Europe. Based in Kasterlee, Belgium.

Renata Barros
Consortium for Battery Innovation
I'm working on communications & marketing with a focus on creating scientific content. My background is in geoscience.

Lien Beckers
Princeton University
I have been working for 10+ years as a neuroscientist at KU Leuven, Harvard, Columbia, and Princeton University.

Steve Bers
Scivil
Science communicator and project manager for citizen science projects at scivil, with a background in biology.

Robin Bonné
Robin Talks Science
Coach and consultant in science communication with a passion for theatre and a background in biophysics.

Tim Boogaerts
University of Antwerp
A post-doc researcher exploring wastewater to reveal insights on lifestyle trends and public health.

Bethan Burnside
KASK & Conservatorium (Hogent & Howest)
Science communicator and curator with a background in neuroscience.

Bram Carlier
KU Leuven
I'm an enthusiastic biomedical researcher passionately sharing what happens behind the sc(i)en(c)es.

Luc Cox
somersault18:24 Studio
We transform complex science into stunning visuals for journals, biotech, and more — from abstracts to cover art.

Fien Demuynck
Institude of Biology Leiden, Leiden University
PhD in noise pollution affecting fish (also one study on zoo visitors) who also has a passion for science communication.

Ann De Ron
FishGrowFeet
Trainer science communication, media skills & interculturality. Biologist by training, journalist by experience.

Julie De Smedt
Wetenschapscommunicator
Expert in science communication and strategy. Speaker & trainer. Host of the podcast ‘De Wetenschapscommunicator'

David De Wolf
Ghent University
Science communicator at Ghent University. Helping researchers to achieve impact through communication.

Jean-luc Doumont
Principiae
Engineer turned trainer, teaching rigorous, practical communication and critical thinking to global science professionals.

Roel Feys
KU Leuven Instituut voor Genetica en Samenleving
I manage the KU Leuven Institute for Genetics and Society (LIGAS), focusing on genetics and public outreach.

Duygu Gök
SciMingo
Marine biologist, science communicator & educator spotlighting valuable thesis research through the Flemish Thesis Prize

Anna Lara González
Escuela de Comunicación ÉTER
Argentine journalist making science and mental health accessible to young audiences through storytelling, videos, and her YouTube channel.

Maarten Houben
KU Leuven Plant Institute
I coordinate the KU Leuven Plant Institute and have a professional and personal interest in science communication.

Hind Houssein
KU Leuven
Immunologist passionate about science communication, creativity, and improving academia.

Ineke Imbo
Ghent University
Science communicator & content creator at Ghent University | Background in cognitive psychology

Marie-Laure Mrozowski
Oxford Brookes University
Primatologist and researcher interested in scientific communication and combatting illegal wildlife trade.

Tom Janssen
Creators For Climate
I help scientists create content that sparks change. Building a hub for climate outreach & science communication.

Katrien Kolenberg
KU Leuven, University of Antwerp, VUB
Astrophysicist and sci-comm professor weaving science, sound, and art into inclusive outreach.

Alyssa Lambrecht
Scivil
Advisor on communication for citizen science projects and social media wizard.

Arno Maetens
Studio Chancla
Science communication designer and videographer with a background in sociology and public health.

Marijke Mahieu
Ghent University - EnerGhentIC
Innovating our energy future as project coordinator at UGent, focus on community building and science communication.

Lucas Mergan
KU Leuven
Neurobiology Postdoc and Science Communicator at KU Leuven | Podcast "Pioniers van de Wetenschap" | TikTok "Wetenstappen"

Annelies Mondelaers
University of Antwerp
Passionate researcher working in the field of infectious diseases with specific focus on pandemic preparedness.

Elisa Nelissen
KU Leuven / BE SciComm
I'm a researcher specialized in how science is covered in the press. Also board member of BE SciComm and occasional freelance science writer.

Rafaela Policarpo
KU Leuven
Science communicator newbie with a background in Biomedical Sciences. Curious, creative, and ready to talk science!

Alexandra Schiettekatte
Alicato BV
10+ Years experience in biotech and medtech, I offer corporate communications strategic and operational support.

Rik Smitz
Prezenta.be
After 20+ years of clinical research Rik decided in 2016 to help fellow scientists out with scientific storytelling.

Ralitza Soultanova
UCLouvain Saint-Louis Bruxelles | Self-employed
Passionate about turning complex data into engaging visuals. Data consultant, researcher, TA at UCLouvain Saint-Louis.

Elisabeth Stes
Aphea.bio
Proteomics scientist morphed into an R&D communications and external relations expert.

Sooike Stoops
NOMIA
With 20+ years in science communication I founded NOMIA to help researchers and organizations in sharing their stories.
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Abigail Swillens
Clever Coyote
Former scientist, now presentation trainer. My main focus is on structuring your thoughts for better storytelling.

Charlotte van de Velde
KU Leuven
Co-founder of Micro-bites.org | Love to stand between science & general audience as a link to inform & inspire all.

Koen Van den Eeckhout
Baryon Design
Information designer, creating infographics, data visuals and reports. Let's turn complex info into powerful visuals!

Annelies Van Dyck
KdG / Beakon
Science communicator & PhD in Neuroscience. I help researchers share their work beyond academia.

Priscilla Van Even
KU Leuven / University of Antwerp
I am a researcher, lecturer, and museum guide. My work bridges science, art, culture, and communication.

Bradley van Paridon
Freelance science communicator / BE SciComm
After completing a PhD in parasitology I began a career as a freelance science communicator, journalist and podcast producer.

Céline Van Rijckeghem
Ghent University
Science is too exciting to stay locked in a lab. I advice scientists on how to shape a message into a story that sticks.

Marc Vandenbrande
Video maker for scientists
I'm a video maker: I think along with you(r project) and make people shine authentically in front of the camera.
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Wannes Vanoyenbrugge
Imperial College London
Scicomm student at Imperial College London, TikTok creator and public speaker, making science accessible and engaging.

Reinout Verbeke
Institute of Natural Sciences
I want to bring the past, present, and future of life on this planet to a wider audience.

Ben Verhoeven
ERLNMYR
Science communicator and trainer with focus on the stage: science theatre; event moderator; training researchers.

Sofie Verkest
UGent / BE SciComm
Scicomm researcher interested in the interaction between diverse actors within the (science) news production process and scicomm in general.

Karen Verstraelen
Scivil
Project manager for citizen science projects with a background in psychology and journalism.

Sara Verstraeten
KOI Public Engagement
KOI specialises in science communication, building a bridge between science and society through live, direct engagement.

Miguel Vissers
University of Antwerp / BE SciComm
I am a PhD candidate and focus on the newsworthiness of science in traditional media. "Why does (only) some research make the news?"

Vinoy Vijayan
Independent science writer & communicator
I help scientists, startups, and anyone working on big ideas explain what they do clearly and confidently — without losing the plot (or the public).

Lander Willem
University of Antwerp
Enthusiastic researcher eager to discover data-driven solutions and motivate those around me.

India Jane Wise
VIB
Working at VIB, I communicate complex research and highlight the human side of science for diverse audiences.

Daniëlle Wopereis
SciMingo
Daniëlle Wopereis is the SciComm Academy project manager at SciMingo.

Arnaud Zonderman
SciMingo
Coördinator of SciMingo, a scicomm nonprofit that encourages & helps researchers share their work beyond academia











