Elena Lievens

Elena Lievens is a multifaceted professional working at Arteveldehogeschool in Belgium. Her roles and responsibilities include:

Professional Positions

• Projectleider (Project Leader) of the research project KIKET, which focuses on local chickpea cultivation and utilization24
• Beleidsmedewerker duurzaamheid (Sustainability Policy Officer) at Arteveldehogeschool14
• Researcher in sustainable mobility and VR applications, particularly in the context of commuting12

Research Interests

Elena's work primarily revolves around two main areas:

1. Sustainable Food Systems:

   • She leads the KIKET project, which aims to elevate chickpea cultivation and use in the local food chain67
   • The project explores the potential of plant-based proteins, including chickpeas, from farm to fork5

2. Sustainable Mobility:

   • Her research focuses on sustainable commuting options and the use of VR technology to promote eco-friendly transportation choices12

Additional Roles

• Co-founder of EVAvzw (now known as ProVeg Belgium), an organization likely related to plant-based nutrition1

Recent Activities

Elena has been actively involved in presenting and discussing the results of the KIKET project. In February 2024, she reported positive taste evaluations for local chickpea products, highlighting the project's success in developing practical and tasty plant-based protein solutions.35

Through her work, Elena Lievens contributes to both environmental sustainability and innovative food systems, bridging academic research with practical applications in agriculture and nutrition.