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past PhD defenses - 2005

PhD candidate    M.K. Martens (Marloes)
Thesis title Krachtvoer. The development, implementation and evaluation of an educational programme for 12-14-year-old students to promote healthy eating.
Date & time16-12-2005, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. J. Brug, Dr. P. van Assema, Dr. Th. Paulussen
  
PhD candidate    E. de Vet (Emely)
Thesis title Testing the transtheoretical model of behaviour change.
Date & time16-12-2005, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. J. Brug, Prof. N.K. de Vries, Dr. J. de Nooijer
  
PhD candidate    P.A. Wierenga (Peter)
Thesis title Basics of macroscopic properties of adsorbed protein layers, based on molecular parameter.
Date & time16-12-2005, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. M.R. Egmond, Prof. A.G.J. Voragen, Dr. H.H.J. de Jongh
  
PhD candidate    A.M.C.P. Joosen (Annemiek)
Thesis title Energy metabolism, fat mass regulation and prediposition to obesity.
Date & time14-12-2005, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. K.R. Westerterp, Dr. A.H.F. Bakker
  
PhD candidate    M. van den Donk (Maureen)
Thesis title The role of B-vitamins-gene interactions in colorectal carcinogenesis - A molecular epidemiological approach.
Date & time13-12-2005, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. F.J. Kok, Dr. E. Kampman, Dr. J. Keijer
  
PhD candidate    J.A.C. Don (Clyde)
Thesis title Factors affecting the hyper-aggregation of glutenin.
Date & time12-12-2005, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. R.J. Hamer, Dr. J. Plijter
  
PhD candidate    W.A.M. Blom (Wendy)
Thesis title Regulation of food intake: A focus on ghrelin.
Date & time07-12-2005, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. F.J. Kok, Prof. G.J. Schaafsma, Dr. H.F.J. Hendriks
  
PhD candidate    L.C.H.W. Lutgens (Leo)
Thesis title Citrulline; a serological parameter for monitoring epithelial small bowel cancer treatment induced injury.
Date & time02-12-2005, 14:00 hrs, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. Ph. Lambin, Prof. M.F. von Meyenfeldt, Dr. N.E.P. Deutz, Dr. B.G. Wouters
  
PhD candidate    J. Diederen (Julia)
Thesis title Design and evaluation of digital activating learning materials for food chemistry education.
Date & time02-12-2005, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. A.G.J. Voragen, Prof. H. Gruppen, Drs. R.J.M. Hartog
  
PhD candidate    M. van der Veen (Marijn)
Thesis title Lysozyme and succinylated lysozyme as adsorbates and emulsifiers.
Date & time18-11-2005, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. M.A. Cohen Stuart, Prof. W. Norde
  
PhD candidate    A.A. van der Sluis (Addie)
Thesis title A chain analysis of the production of 'healthy' apple juice. The case of polyphenolic antioxidants.
Date & time11-11-2005, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. W.M.F. Jongen, Prof. M.A.J.S. van Boekel, Dr. M. Dekker
  
PhD candidate    T.J.G. Ettema (Thijs)
Thesis title Functional and comparative genomics of the Archaea.
Date & time11-11-2005, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. W.M. de Vos, Prof. J. van der Oost
  
PhD candidate    I.P.C. Krapels (Ingrid)
Thesis title The etiology of orofacial clefs. An emphasis on lifestyle and nutrition other than folate.
Date & time10-11-2005, 13:30 hrs, Nijmegen
Supervisors Prof. A.M. Kuijpers-Jagtman, Prof. G.A. Zielhuis, Dr. R.P.M. Steegers-Theunissen
  
PhD candidate    M.H.J. Sturme (Mark)
Thesis title Analysis of quorum sensing regulatory systems in the humen isolate Lactobacillus plantarum WCFS1.
Date & time14-10-2005, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. W.M. de Vos, Dr. E.E. Vaughan, Dr. M. Kleerebezem
  
PhD candidate    M.J.L. de Groot (Marco)
Thesis title Regulation and control of L-Arabinose catabolism in Aspergillus niger.
Date & time07-10-2005, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. A.J.J. van Ooijen, Dr. G.J.G. de Ruijter
  
PhD candidate    J.F. Graveland-Bikker (Joanke)
Thesis title Self-assembly of hydrolysed α-lactalbumin into nanotubes.
Date & time03-10-2005, 16:15 hrs, Utrecht
Supervisors Prof. C.G. de Kruif
  
PhD candidate    K. Broersen (Kerensa)
Thesis title Fundamentals of unfolding, refolding and aggregation of food proteins.
Date & time23-09-2005, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. R.J. Hamer, Prof. A.G.J. Voragen, Dr. H.H.J. de Jongh
  
PhD candidate    R. Broekhuizen (Roelinka)
Thesis title Nutritional inflammatory modulation of pulmonary cachexia.
Date & time23-09-2005, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. E.F.M. Wouters, Prof. A.M.W.J. Schols
  
PhD candidate    M. Benner (Marco)
Thesis title The Chain Information Model: A Systematic Approach for Food Product Development.
Date & time14-09-2005, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. W.M.F. Jongen, Prof. P. Folstar, Dr. A.R. Linnemann
  
PhD candidate    S.V.E. Prigent (Stephanie)
Thesis title Interactions of phenolic compounds with globular proteins and their effects on food-related functional properties.
Date & time12-09-2005, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. A.G.J. Voragen, Prof. H. Gruppen, Dr. G.A. van Koningsveld
  
PhD candidate    S.E. Guillotin (Stephanie)
Thesis title Studies on the intra- and intermolecular distributions of commercial pectins.
Date & time12-09-2005, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. A.G.J. Voragen, Dr. H.A. Schols
  
PhD candidate    S.S.M. Nys (Sita)
Thesis title Antibiotic resistance and the commensal flora.
Date & time09-09-2005, 16:00 hrs, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. C.A. Bruggeman, Dr. E.E. Stobberingh
  
PhD candidate    J.L. van Roon (Jeroen)
Thesis title Heterogeneity and scale in the rational design of an immobilized biocatalyst.
Date & time09-09-2005, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. J. Tramper, Dr. H.H. Beeftink, Dr. C.G.P.H. Schroën
  
PhD candidate    G.A. Keverenge-Ettyang (Grace)
Thesis title The impact of pregnancy and lactation on the nutritional status of women living in rural Kenya.
Date & time08-09-2005, 14:00 hrs, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. W.H.M. Saris, Dr. W.D. van Marken Lichtenbelt, Prof. F. Esamai
  
PhD candidate    J. Kromkamp (Janneke)
Thesis title Particle separation and fractionation by microfiltration.
Date & time06-09-2005, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. R.M. Boom, Dr. R.G.M. van der Sman, Dr. C.G.P.H. Schroën
  
PhD candidate    M. Lüchtenborg (Margreet)
Thesis title A molecular epidemiological study on colorectal cancer: Meat, fat, smoking and genetic alterations.
Date & time01-07-2005, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. P.A. van den Brandt, Prof. P. van 't Veer, Dr. M.P. Weijenberg, Dr. A.F.P.M. de Goey
  
PhD candidate    S.R. Konstantinov (Sergey)
Thesis title Lactobacilli in the porcine intestine: From composition to functionality.
Date & time27-06-2005, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. W.M. de Vos, Dr. A.D.L. Akkermans, Dr. H. Smidt
  
PhD candidate    W.A.M. van Loon (Wil)
Thesis title Process innovation and quality aspects of French fries.
Date & time24-06-2005, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. A.G.J. Voragen, Dr. J.P.H. Linssen
  
PhD candidate    M. Lejeune (Manuela)
Thesis title Targets for body weight management: Behavioral and metabolic factors.
Date & time23-06-2005, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. K.R. Westerterp, Dr. M.S. Westerterp-Plantenga
  
PhD candidate    R. Zhai
Thesis title Genotypic and phenotypic factors contributing to the development and progression of pneumoconiosis.
Date & time23-06-2005, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. J.C.S. Kleinjans
  
PhD candidate    J.J. van Zanden (Jelmer)
Thesis title Modulation of multidrug resistance by flavonoids. Inhibitors of glutathione conjugation and MRP-mediated transport.
Date & time10-06-2005, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. I.M.C.M. Rietjens, Prof. P.J. van Bladeren, Dr. N.H.P. Cnubben
  
PhD candidate    L.N. Arnaudov (Lubin)
Thesis title Kinetics of fibrilar aggregation of food proteins.
Date & time08-06-2005, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. M.A. Cohen Stuart, Prof. E. van der Linden, Dr. R.J. de Vries
  
PhD candidate    Lynn Heng Pheck Lim (Lynn)
Thesis title Flavour aspects of pea and its protein preparations in relation to novel protein foods.
Date & time02-06-2005, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. A.G.J. Voragen, Prof. M.A.J.S. van Boekel, Dr. J.P. Vincken
  
PhD candidate    M.H. Dicko (Mamoudou)
Thesis title Endogenous phenolics and starch modifying enzymes as determinants of sorghum for use in Burkina Faso.
Date & time01-06-2005, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. A.G.J. Voragen, Prof. H. Gruppen, Dr. W.J.H. van Berkel
  
PhD candidate    R. Jalan (Rajiv)
Thesis title Pathophysiological basis of hepatic encephalopathy: a multi-organ perspective in patients with liver-failure
Date & time31-05-2005, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. P.B. Soeters, Prof. P.C. Hayes, Dr. N.E.P. Deutz
  
PhD candidate    S. Olde Damink (Steven)
Thesis title Pathophysiological basis of hepatic encephalopathy: a multi-organ perspective in patients with liver failure.
Date & time31-05-2005, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. P.B. Soeters, Prof. P.C. Hayes, Dr. N.E.P. Deutz, Dr. C.H.C. Dejong
  
PhD candidate    M.J.H. Moonen (Marielle)
Thesis title Novel oxygenases acting on phenolic compounds.
Date & time30-05-2005, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. I.M.C.M. Rietjens, Prof. S.C. de Vries
  
PhD candidate    W. van Schaik (Willem)
Thesis title The alternative sigma factor sigmaB and the stress response of Bacillus cereus.
Date & time23-05-2005, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. M.H. Zwietering, Prof. W.M. de Vos, Prof. T. Abee
  
PhD candidate    S.W.A. Hinz (Sandra)
Thesis title Galactosyl hydrolases from Bifidobacterium adolescentis and Bifidobacterium longum.
Date & time17-05-2005, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. A.G.J. Voragen, Dr. J.P. Vincken
  
PhD candidate    M.E. van der Veen (Mark)
Thesis title Towards intensification of starch processing.
Date & time03-05-2005, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. R.M. Boom, Dr. A.J. van der Goot
  
PhD candidate    M.K. Hofman (Maaike)
Thesis title Genetic variation in bile acid metabolism: Implications for lipoprotein homeostatis.
Date & time22-04-2005, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. F.J. Kok, Prof. E.G. Schouten, Dr. H.M.G. Princen
  
PhD candidate    R.P. Verhoef (Rene)
Thesis title Structural characterisation and enzymatic degradation of exopolysaccharides involved in paper mill slime deposition.
Date & time20-04-2005, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. A.G.J. Voragen, Dr. H.A. Schols
  
PhD candidate    Y.S.P. Rahardjo (Yovita)
Thesis title Fungal mats in solid-state fermentation.
Date & time18-04-2005, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. J. Tramper, Dr. A. Rinzema
  
PhD candidate    L.A.M. van den Broek (Ben)
Thesis title Glycosyl hydrolases form Bifidobacterium adolescentis DSM20083. Their role in the metabolism and synthesis of oligosaccharides.
Date & time12-04-2005, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. A.G.J. Voragen
  
PhD candidate    D.H.S. Dillon (Drupadi)
Thesis title Nutritional health of Indonesian adolescent girls: the role of riboflavin and vitamin A on iron status.
Date & time05-04-2005, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. J.G.A.J. Hautvast, Prof. C.E. West, Dr. H. Verhoef
  
PhD candidate    B.R. Poulsen
Thesis title Characterization of pathway engineered strains of filamentous fungi in submerged cultures.
Date & time01-04-2005, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. J. Tramper, Dr. J.J.L. Iversen, Dr. G.J.G. de Ruijter, Dr. J. Visser
  
PhD candidate    R. te Biesebeke (Rob)
Thesis title Molecular analysis and improvement of protein production by Aspergillus oryzae grown on solid substrates.
Date & time29-03-2005, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. W.M. de Vos, Prof. C.A.M.J.J. van den Hondel, Dr. P.J. Punt
  
PhD candidate    P. Immerzeel (Peter)
Thesis title Characterization of carrot arabinogalactan proteins.
Date & time04-03-2005, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. A.G.J. Voragen, Prof. S.C. de Vries, Dr. H.A. Schols
  
PhD candidate    R. Bogers (Rik)
Thesis title Fruit and vegetable consumption; measurement, determinants and intervention effects.
Date & time25-02-2005, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. P.A. van den Brandt, Prof. K.R. Westerterp, Dr. P.C. Dagnelie, Dr. P. van Assema
  
PhD candidate    R. Jalving (Ruud)
Thesis title Proteolytic processing in the secretory pathway of Aspergillus niger.
Date & time04-02-2005, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. A.J.J. van Ooijen, Dr. P.J. Schaap
  
PhD candidate    C.J. Hukshorn (Chris)
Thesis title The psychological role of leptin in man
Date & time04-02-2005, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. W.H.M. Saris, Dr. M.S. Westerterp-Plantenga
  
PhD candidate    B. de Vries (Bart)
Thesis title
Date & time28-01-2005, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. W.A. Buurman, Prof. E. Heineman, Dr. L.W.E. van Heurn
  
PhD candidate    G. Plasqui (Guy)
Thesis title Daily physical activity, energy expenditure and psychical fitness.
Date & time21-01-2005, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. K.R. Westerterp
  
PhD candidate    T.C.M. Adam (Tanja)
Thesis title Glucagon-like peptide I stimulation in relation to body weight.
Date & time20-01-2005, Maastricht
Supervisors Prof. T.W.A. de Bruin, Prof. K.R. Westerterp, Dr. M.S. Westerterp-Plantenga
  
PhD candidate    A.M. Bakker-Zierikzee (Astrid)
Thesis title Prebiotics and probiotics in infant nutrition.
Date & time19-01-2005, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. J.G. Bindels, Prof. F.J. Kok, Dr. J.J.M. Tolboom
  
PhD candidate    N.H. Stoffers (Niels)
Thesis title Certified reference materials for food packaging specific migration tests: development, validation and modelling.
Date & time18-01-2005, 13:30 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. M.A.J.S. van Boekel, Dr. J.P.H. Linssen, Dr. M. Dekker
  
PhD candidate    M. Weijers (Mireille)
Thesis title Fibrillar protein aggregates and structures studied on ovalbumin.
Date & time14-01-2005, 16:00 hrs, Wageningen
Supervisors Prof. M.A. Cohen Stuart, Dr. R.W. Visschers, Dr. P.A. Barneveld