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What is ecological engineering?
Ecological engineering is the application of the principles of ecology to environmental management.
It is inspired by natural models and processes based on ecological interactions; it applies them while respecting their parameters and their procedures.
Why ecological engineering?
To avoid negative externalities in the management of (agro-) ecosystems, reform our production methods, restore contaminated sites and improve city life.
Topics covered
- Use of plant varieties and communities to improve the sustainability of farming systems
- Use of organic amendments to enrich soil functions
- Improving the storage potential of C in soils
- Development of smart fertilizers
- Bio-control by studying the interactions of the hormonal system of insects
- Design of sustainable ecological systems for agricultural and (peri-) urban areas
- Creation of techno-soils and green infrastructure in cities
- Development of bio-indicators for ozone monitoring
