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Researcher

Wout Van Echelpoel

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53 Results

2025

Anthropogenic impacts on high-altitude aquatic ecosystems

Wout Van EchelpoelPeter GoethalsHenrietta Hampel

Chemical and microbiological analysis of urban and associated natural water systems of inhabited volcanic islands of the Galapagos (Ecuador)

Lenin Riascos FloresLong Tuan HoWout Van EchelpoelMarie Anne Eurie ForioStijn BruneelNiels De TroyerNancy De SaeyerRafael BermudezWim Vanden BergheLuis Dominguez-Granda et al.

A1 Journal Article in WATER RESEARCH

Fine-scale spatial and temporal dynamics of subtidal reef fish assemblages and implications for monitoring

Stijn BruneelJosé Fernando Pontón CevallosLenin Riascos FloresWout Van EchelpoelLong Tuan HoAndrea Mishell Rosado-MoncayoRebeca ParraRafael BermudezPeter Goethals

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY

Urbanisation and drought affect river water quality: Nutrient levels in Cuenca and Giron (Ecuador)

Wout Van EchelpoelPeter GoethalsHenrietta Hampel

2024

HydroCORE : environmental impacts of hydropower in Andean headwaters

Wout Van EchelpoelPeter GoethalsHenrietta Hampel

2023

Analyserapport : T2021-rapportage Schelde-estuarium

Robin NicolaiMatthijs GensenThomas StolpSilvy ThantStef MichielsenFerdinand MessensIvo Van de MoortelTheo BoudewijnRob van de HaterdHelga van der Jagt et al.

Beleidssamenvatting. T2021 Evaluatie Schelde-estuarium : de toestand van veiligheid, toegankelijkheid en natuurlijkheid

Robin NicolaiMatthijs GensenIvo Van de MoortelStef MichielsenSilvy ThantTheo BoudewijnHelga van der JagtJob de JongRobert MiddelveldWout Van Echelpoel et al.

Evaluatierapport : T2021-rapportage Schelde-estuarium

Matthijs GensenRobin NicolaiIvo Van de MoortelSilvy ThantStef MichielsenFerdinand MessensTheo BoudewijnJob de JongRobert MiddelveldHelga van der Jagt et al.

2022

Environmental and human health risks of pesticide presence in the Lake Tana Basin (Ethiopia)

Bayeh Abera BeyeneWout Van EchelpoelAndrée De CockBjorn TytgatMulugeta KibretPieter SpanogheDaniel MengistuEnyew AdgoJan NyssenPeter Goethals et al.

A1 Journal Article in SUSTAINABILITY

Evaluatiemethodiek Schelde-estuarium : update 2021

Sonja OuwerkerkVincent VuikWout Van EchelpoelTheo BoudewijnHelga van der JagtSjoerd DuijnsSilvy ThantStef MichielsenPhilippe HydeIvo van de Moortel et al.

From field to plate : agricultural pesticide presence in the Guayas estuary (Ecuador) and commercial mangrove crabs

Andrée De CockMarie Anne Eurie ForioNiels De TroyerIsabel Garcia ArevaloArne DeknockWout Van EchelpoelLenin Riascos FloresJasmine De RopLiesbeth JacxsensPieter Spanoghe et al.

From field to plate : agricultural pesticide presence in the Guayas estuary (Ecuador) and commercial mangrove crabs

Andrée De CockMarie Anne Eurie ForioNiels De TroyerIsabel Garcia ArevaloArne DeknockWout Van EchelpoelLenin Riascos FloresJasmine De RopLiesbeth JacxsensPieter Spanoghe et al.

From mangrove to fork : metal presence in the Guayas Estuary (Ecuador) and commercial mangrove crabs

Andrée De CockNiels De TroyerMarie Anne Eurie ForioIsabel Garcia ArevaloWout Van EchelpoelLiesbeth JacxsensStijn LucaGijs Du LaingFilip TackLuis Dominguez Granda et al.

From sediment to consumer : risk assessment of pollutants present in the Guayas Estuary and red mangrove crabs in Ecuador

Andrée De CockMarie Anne Eurie ForioNiels De TroyerIsabela Garcia ArevaloArne DeknockWout Van EchelpoelLenin Riascos FloresJasmine De RopLiesbeth JacxsensPieter Spanoghe et al.

Sampling errors and variability in video transects for assessment of reef fish assemblage structure and diversity

Stijn BruneelLong Tuan HoWout Van EchelpoelAmber SchoetersHeleen RaatTom MoensRafael BermudezStijn LucaPeter Goethals

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Update van de evaluatiemethodiek

Sonja OuwerkerkWout Van Echelpoel

2021

Assessing the drivers behind the structure and diversity of fish assemblages associated with rocky shores in the Galapagos archipelago

Stijn BruneelWout Van EchelpoelLong Tuan HoHeleen RaatAmber SchoetersNiels De TroyerRatha SorJosé Fernando Pontón CevallosRuth VandeputteChristine Van der heyden et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

From field to plate : agricultural pesticide presence in the guayas estuary (Ecuador) and commercial mangrove crabs

Andrée De CockMarie Anne Eurie ForioNiels De TroyerIsabel García ArévaloArne DeknockWout Van EchelpoelLenin Riascos FloresJasmine De RopLiesbeth JacxsensPieter Spanoghe et al.

A1 Journal Article in ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

From mangrove to fork : metal presence in the Guayas Estuary (Ecuador) and commercial mangrove crabs

Andrée De CockNiels De TroyerMarie Anne Eurie ForioIsabel García ArévaloWout Van EchelpoelLiesbeth JacxsensStijn LucaGijs Du LaingFilip TackLuis Dominguez Granda et al.

A1 Journal Article in FOODS

Polluted paradise : occurrence of pesticide residues within the urban coastal zones of Santa Cruz and Isabela (Galapagos, Ecuador)

Lenin Riascos FloresStijn BruneelChristine Van der HeydenArne DeknockWout Van EchelpoelMarie Anne Eurie ForioNancy De SaeyerWim Vanden BerghePieter SpanogheRafael Bermudez et al.

A1 Journal Article in SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT

2020

Bayesian Belief Network models as trade-off tools of ecosystem services in the Guayas River Basin in Ecuador

Marie Anne Eurie ForioGonzalo Gabriel Villa CoxWout Van EchelpoelHelena RyckebuschKoen LockPieter SpanogheArne DeknockNiels De TroyerIndira Nolivos-AlvarezLuis Dominguez-Granda et al.

A1 Journal Article in ECOSYSTEM SERVICES

Data-driven models and trait-oriented experiments of aquatic macrophytes to support freshwater management

Wout Van EchelpoelPeter Goethals

Generalised linear models for prediction of dissolved oxygen in a waste stabilisation pond

Tan Pham DuyLong Tuan HoJuan Esteban Espinoza PalaciosMaría Belén Arévalo DuraznoWout Van EchelpoelPeter Goethals

A1 Journal Article in WATER

Links and trade-offs between fisheries and environmental protection in relation to the sustainable development goals in Thailand

Tiptiwa SampantamitLong Tuan HoWout Van EchelpoelCarl LachatPeter Goethals

A1 Journal Article in WATER

Small-scale spatial and temporal dynamics of a reef fish community in the Galapagos

Stijn BruneelMaite Vanden BulckeJosé Fernando Pontón CevallosLenin Riascos FloresWout Van EchelpoelRafael BermudezTom MoensPeter Goethals

2019

A practical protocol for the experimental design of comparative studies on water treatment

Long Tuan HoOlivier ThasWout Van EchelpoelPeter Goethals

A1 Journal Article in WATER

Distribution of agricultural pesticides in the freshwater environment of the Guayas river basin (Ecuador)

Arne DeknockNiels De TroyerMichael HoubrakenLuis Dominguez GrandaIndira NolivosWout Van EchelpoelMarie Anne Eurie ForioPieter SpanoghePeter Goethals

Forecasting the effects of elevated nutrient levels on vulnerability to invasion : traits versus observations

Wout Van EchelpoelPeter Goethals

Physical and chemical limnology of Lake Tana and its tributary rivers

Bayeh Abera BeyeneMulugeta KIbretWout Van EchelpoelAbrehet KahsayWondie ZelalemDaniel AyalewEnyew AdgoJan NyssenPeter GoethalsElie Verleyen

Bookchapter in Institutional university cooperation with Bahir Dar University : year 3 joint steering committee meeting : excursion guide

Powerful plants for watery wetlands : key issues for implementing artificial multi-purpose wetlands

Wout Van EchelpoelNatalia Carolina Donoso PantojaPeter Goethals

Spatial characteristics and temporal evolution of chemical and biological freshwater status as baseline assessment on the tropical island San Cristóbal (Galapagos, Ecuador)

Wout Van EchelpoelMarie Anne Eurie ForioChristine Van der heydenRafael BermudezLong Tuan HoAndrea Mishell Rosado MoncayoRebeca Nathaly Parra NareaLuis E Dominguez GrandaDanny SanchezPeter Goethals

A1 Journal Article in WATER

2018

A closer look on spatiotemporal variations of dissolved oxygen in waste stabilization ponds using mixed models

Long Tuan HoTan Pham DuyWout Van EchelpoelLeacky MucheneZiv ShkedyAndres AlvaradoJuan Esteban Espinoza PalaciosMaría Belén Arévalo DuraznoOlivier ThasPeter Goethals

A1 Journal Article in WATER

Bayesian belief networks for integrated ecological modelling to assess communities and ecosystem services

Marie Anne Eurie ForioWout Van EchelpoelNiels De TroyerArne DeknockLuis DominguezPeter Goethals

BBN models as trade-off tools for ecosystem services

Marie Anne Eurie ForioHelena RyckebuschWout Van EchelpoelPeter Goethals

Distribution of agricultural pesticides in the freshwater environment of the Guayas river basin (Ecuador)

Arne DeknockNiels De TroyerMichael HoubrakenLuis Dominguez-GrandaIndira NolivosWout Van EchelpoelMarie Anne Eurie ForioPieter SpanoghePeter Goethals

A1 Journal Article in SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT

Exploring the influence of meteorological conditions on the performance of a waste stabilization pond at high altitude with structural equation modeling

Long Tuan HoTan Pham DuyWout Van EchelpoelAndres AlvaradoJuan E Espinoza-PalaciosMaria B Arevalo-DuraznoPeter Goethals

A1 Journal Article in WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Macroinvertebrate functional feeding group structure along an impacted tropical river : the Portoviejo River (Ecuador)

Wout Van EchelpoelMarie Anne Eurie ForioJana Van ButselKoen LockJuan Antonio Dueñas UtrerasLuis Elvin Dominguez-GrandaPeter Goethals

A1 Journal Article in LIMNOLOGICA

Model-based analysis of increased loads on the performance of activated sludge and waste stabilization ponds

Long Tuan HoCassia PompeuWout Van EchelpoelOlivier ThasPeter Goethals

A1 Journal Article in WATER

Model-based analysis of the potential of macroinvertebrates as indicators for microbial pathogens in rivers

Rubén Jerves CoboGonzalo Córdova-VelaXavier Iñiguez-VelaCatalina Díaz-GrandaWout Van EchelpoelFelipe CisnerosIngmar NopensPeter Goethals

A1 Journal Article in WATER

Model-based analysis of the potential of macroinvertebrates as indicators for microbial pathogens in rivers

Rubén Jerves CoboGonzalo Cordova VelaXavier Iñiguez VelaCatalina Díaz GrandaWout Van EchelpoelFelipe CisnerosIngmar NopensPeter Goethals

Statistically-Based Comparison of the Removal Efficiencies and Resilience Capacities between Conventional and Natural Wastewater Treatment Systems: A Peak Load Scenario

Long Tuan HoWout Van EchelpoelPanayiotis CharalambousAna Paulina López GordilloOlivier ThasPeter Goethals

A1 Journal Article in WATER

Temporal change of freshwater quality on a tropical island (San Cristóbal, Galápagos)

Wout Van EchelpoelMarie Anne Eurie ForioChristine Van der HeydenRafael Jorge BermúdezLong Tuan HoAndrea Mishell Rosado MoncayoRebeca N Parra NareaLuis Elvin Dominguez GrandaPeter Goethals

Variable importance for sustaining macrophyte presence via random forests : data imputation and model settings

Wout Van EchelpoelPeter Goethals

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIFIC REPORTS

2017

Análisis espacial-temporal de procesos relacionados con concentraciones de oxígeno disuelto en lagunas de maduración

María ArévaloWout Van EchelpoelAndrés AlvaradoPeter GoethalsJosué Larriva

A2 Journal Article in MASKANA

Design of waste stabilization pond systems : a review

Long Tuan HoWout Van EchelpoelPeter Goethals

A1 Journal Article in WATER RESEARCH

Spatiotemporal effects on oxygen level in waste stabilization pond at high altitude

Long Tuan HoWout Van EchelpoelTan Pham DuyJuan E Espinoza-PalaciosMaria B Arevalo-DuraznoLeacky MucheneZiv ShkedyAndres AlvaradoOlivier ThasPeter Goethals

Water quality related macroinvertebrate community responses to environmental gradients in the Portoviejo River (Ecuador)

Thi Hanh Tien NguyenPieter BoetsKoen LockMarie Anne Eurie ForioWout Van EchelpoelJana Van ButselJuan Antonio Dueñas UtrerasGert EveraertLuis Elvin Dominguez GrandaThu Huong Thi Hoang et al.

A1 Journal Article in ANNALES DE LIMNOLOGIE-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIMNOLOGY

2016

Analysing the effects of water quality on the occurrence of freshwater macroinvertebrate taxa among tropical river basins from different continents

Marie Anne Eurie ForioWout Van EchelpoelLuis Dominguez-GrandaSeid Tiku MeretaArgaw AmbeluThu Huong HoangPieter BoetsPeter Goethals

A1 Journal Article in AI COMMUNICATIONS

Functional response (FR) and relative growth rate (RGR) do not show the known invasiveness of Lemna minuta (Kunth)

Wout Van EchelpoelPieter BoetsPeter Goethals

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Impact of abundance data errors on the uncertainty of an ecological water quality assessment index

Sacha GobeynElina BennetsenWout Van EchelpoelGert EveraertPeter Goethals

A1 Journal Article in ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS

Macroinvertebrate based mathematical models for the prediction of microbial pathogens in rivers

Rubén Jerves CoboXavier Iñiguez VelaGonzalo Cordova VelaCatalina Díaz GrandaWout Van EchelpoelFelipe Cisneros EspinozaIngmar NopensPeter Goethals

Temporal and spatial variations of dissolved oxygen, pH, and chlorophyll a in waste stabilization pond system at high altitude

Long Tuan HoTan Pham DuyWout Van EchelpoelAndres AlvaradoPeter Goethals

2015

Species distribution models for sustainable ecosystem management

Wout Van EchelpoelPieter BoetsDries LanduytSacha GobeynGert EveraertElina BennetsenAns MoutonPeter Goethals