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Semmouri, Ilias
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Universiteit Gent; Faculteit Bio-ingenieurswetenschappen; Vakgroep Dierwetenschappen en Aquatische Ecologie; Laboratorium voor Milieutoxicologie (GhEnToxLab), more

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PhD: Understanding plankton community responses to changing environmental conditions and extreme climatic events using high-throughput observation approaches, more
Spatiotemporal dynamics of the zooplankton community in the BPNS, more

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phdEske: PhD thesis Eske, A.: Plankton responses to extreme climate events: community dynamics and genetics, more

A1 Publications (23) [show]
Mwaka Holeh, G.; Mees, J.; Asselman, J.; Njiru, J.; Mirera, D.; Janssen, C.; Semmouri, I. (2026). Comparative assessment of the performance and economic feasibility of seaweed cultivation at different depths along the Kenyan coast. Aquaculture Reports 48: 103585. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aqrep.2026.103585, more Semmouri, I.; De Cooman, M.; Geslain, E.; Volckaert, F.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2026). Environmental DNA metabarcoding captures plankton diversity in the southern North Sea. ICES J. Mar. Sci./J. Cons. int. Explor. Mer 83(5): fsag082. https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/icesjms/fsag082, more Holeh, G.M.; Mees, J.; Asselman, J.; Njiru, J.; Mirera, D.; Janssen, C.; Semmouri, I. (2025). Seaweed research and production in Kenya: Unveiling opportunities and current research gaps. Reviews in Aquaculture 17(4): e70060. https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/raq.70060, more Liu, W.; Semmouri, I.; Bulckaert, S.; Janssen, C.R.; Asselman, J. (2025). Temperature and salinity affect growth and toxin content of cyanobacterium Microcystis aeruginosa (PCC 7806) in estuarine environments. Harmful Algae 146. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hal.2025.102871, more Liu, Z.; Semmouri, I.; Li, Y.; De Rijcke, M.; Van Acker, E.; Janssen, C.R.; Asselman, J. (2025). Earlier onset of phytoplankton bloom in the Southern Bight of the North Sea in response to climate variability. Mar. Environ. Res. 212: 107570. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2025.107570, more Semmouri, I.; Vanhercke, S.; Ferreira, A.S.; Knoop, J.; De Clerck, O.; Nunes, C.; Coimbra, M.A.; de Souza Mesquita, L.M.; Ventura, S.P.M.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2025). The effect of high temperatures on the growth and biochemical composition of cultivated Palmaria palmata (Rhodophyta). Mar. Biotechnol. 27(6): 167. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10126-025-10548-4, more Semmouri, I.; Lee, H.; Alahyaribeik, S.; Baldominos Botas, J.M.; Claeys, P.; Han, T.; Janssen, C.R.; Mirzaei, M.; Asselman, J.; Park, J. (2025). The effect of light, aeration and temperature on the growth and phenolic content of cultivated Ecklonia cava gametophytes (Phaeophyceae) and their antioxidant properties. J. Appl. Phycol. 37: 4395-4411. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10811-025-03649-z, more Semmouri, I.; De Schamphelaere, K.A.C.; Van Nieuwerburgh, F.; Deforce, D.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2025). Contribution of combined stressors on density and gene expression dynamics of the copepod Temora longicornis in the North Sea. Mol. Ecol. 34(15): e17312. https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/mec.17312, more Liu, W.; Semmouri, I.; Janssen, C.R.; Asselman, J. (2024). Temperature dependent sensitivity of the harpacticoid copepod Nitokra spinipes to marine algal toxins. Chemosphere 366: 143420. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143420, more Mortelmans, J.; Semmouri, I.; Perneel, M.; Lagaisse, R.; Amadei Martínez, L.; Rommelaere, Z.; Hablützel, P.; Deneudt, K. (2024). Temperature-induced copepod depletion and the associated wax of Bellerochea in Belgian coastal waters: Implications and shifts in plankton dynamics. J. Sea Res. 201: 102523. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.seares.2024.102523, more Semmouri, I.; Mortelmans, J.; Roland, C.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2024). Decadal trends and dynamics in the abundance and biomass of marine branchiopods in the southern part of the North Sea. J. Mar. Syst. 245: 103992. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmarsys.2024.103992, more Semmouri, I.; Janssen, C.R.; Asselman, J. (2024). Health risks associated with the consumption of sea turtles: A review of chelonitoxism incidents and the presumed responsible phycotoxins. Sci. Total Environ. 954: 176330. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.176330, more Semmouri, I.; Janssen, C.R.; Asselman, J. (2024). Allelopathy in macroalgae: Ecological principles, research opportunities and pitfalls reviewed. J. Appl. Phycol. 36: 441-458. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10811-023-03110-z, more Semmouri, I.; Vercauteren, M.; Van Acker, E.; Pequeur, E.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.R. (2023). Distribution of microplastics in freshwater systems in an urbanized region: A case study in Flanders (Belgium). Sci. Total Environ. 872: 162192. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162192, more Semmouri, I.; De Schamphelaere, K.; Mortelmans, J.; Mees, J.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.R. (2023). Decadal decline of dominant copepod species in the North Sea is associated with ocean warming: Importance of marine heatwaves. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 193: 115159. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115159, more Vercauteren, M.; Semmouri, I.; Van Acker, E.; Pequeur, E.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2023). Toward a better understanding of the contribution of wastewater treatment plants to microplastic pollution in receiving waterways. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 42(3): 642-654. https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/etc.5540, more Vercauteren, M.; Semmouri, I.; Van Acker, E.; Pequeur, E.; Van Esch, L.; Uljee, I.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C. (2023). Assessment of road run-off and domestic wastewater contribution to microplastic pollution in a densely populated area (Flanders, Belgium). Environ. Pollut. 333: 122090. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122090, more Sahota, R.; Boyen, J.; Semmouri, I.; Bodé, S.; De Troch, M. (2022). An inter-order comparison of copepod fatty acid composition and biosynthesis in response to a long-chain PUFA deficient diet along a temperature gradient. Mar. Biol. (Berl.) 169: 133. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00227-022-04121-z, more Semmouri, I.; Vercauteren, M.; Van Acker, E.; Pequeur, E.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C. (2022). Presence of microplastics in drinking water from different freshwater sources in Flanders (Belgium), an urbanized region in Europe. International Journal of Food Contamination 9(1): 6. https://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40550-022-00091-8, more Semmouri, I.; De Schamphelaere, K.A.C.; Willemse, S.; Vandegehuchte, M.B.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2021). Metabarcoding reveals hidden species and improves identification of marine zooplankton communities in the North Sea. ICES J. Mar. Sci./J. Cons. int. Explor. Mer 78(9): 3411-3427. https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/icesjms/fsaa256, more Semmouri, I.; De Schamphelaere, K.A.C.; Mees, J.; Janssen, C.R.; Asselman, J. (2020). Evaluating the potential of direct RNA nanopore sequencing: Metatranscriptomics highlights possible seasonal differences in a marine pelagic crustacean zooplankton community. Mar. Environ. Res. 153: 104836. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2019.104836, more Semmouri, I.; De Schamphelaere, K.A.C.; Van Nieuwerburgh, F.; Deforce, D.; Janssen, C.R.; Asselman, J. (2020). Spatio-temporal patterns in the gene expression of the calanoid copepod Temora longicornis in the Belgian part of the North Sea. Mar. Environ. Res. 160: 105037. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2020.105037, more Semmouri, I.; Asselman, J.; Van Nieuwerburgh, F.; Deforce, D.; Janssen, C.R.; De Schamphelaere, K.A.C. (2019). The transcriptome of the marine calanoid copepod Temora longicornis under heat stress and recovery. Mar. Environ. Res. 143: 10-23. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2018.10.017, more
Book chapter [show]
Eske, A.I.; Semmouri, I.; Mortelmans, J.; Janssen, C.; Muñiz, C.; Deneudt, K.; Hablützel, P.I. (2025). Zooplankton and phytoplankton time series analysis for the Belgian North Sea, in: Praet, N. et al. Particles in Europe 2025: Conference program and proceedings, 17 - 19 September 2025, Ostend, Belgium. pp. 151-156, more
Thesis [show]
Semmouri, I. (2022). Temporal effects of chemical and physical stressors on marine zooplankton: A molecular approach = Temporele effecten van chemische en fysische stressoren op marien zoöplankton: een moleculaire benadering. Ir Thesis. Ghent University: Ghent. ISBN 978 9 46357 503 4. 471 pp., more
Abstracts (33) [show]
Eske, A.I.; Semmouri, I.; Mortelmans, J.; Muñiz, C.; Hablützel, P.I.; Janssen, C. (2025). Characterization of Belgian marine heatwaves and their impacts on plankton dynamics, in: EGU General Assembly 2025. Vienna, Austria & Online \| 27 April–2 May 2025. pp. EGU25-15734. https://dx.doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu25-15734, more Eske, A.I.; Hablützel, P.; Semmouri, I.; Mortelmans, J.; Janssen, C.; Muñiz, C. (2025). Detecting marine heatwaves in the Belgian part of the North Sea: Effects on plankton blooms and diversity, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 5 March 2025, Brugge. VLIZ Special Publication, 94: pp. 64, more Liu, L.; Semmouri, I.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2025). Temperature and salinity affect growth and toxin production of estuarine cyanobacterium Microcystis aeruginosa, in: SETAC Europe 35th Annual Meeting, 11–15 May 2025 \| Vienna, Austria. Innovation for tomorrow: progress in safe and sustainable concepts: Abstract Book. pp. 978, more Liu, L.; Semmouri, I.; Deroma, L.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2025). Assessing the effects of phycotoxin mixtures on marine zooplankton: Insights from copepod responses at different life stages, in: SETAC Europe 35th Annual Meeting, 11–15 May 2025 \| Vienna, Austria. Innovation for tomorrow: progress in safe and sustainable concepts: Abstract Book. pp. 982-983, more Liu, W.; Semmouri, I.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2025). Effects of temperature and salinity on growth and toxin production of the cyanobacterium Microcystis aeruginosa (PCC7806) under estuarine conditions, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 5 March 2025, Brugge. VLIZ Special Publication, 94: pp. 94, more Liu, W.; Semmouri, I.; Deroma, L.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2025). Evaluating the acute toxicity of marine phycotoxin mixtures on copepods across various life stages, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 5 March 2025, Brugge. VLIZ Special Publication, 94: pp. 95, more Mortelmans, J.; Semmouri, I.; Deneudt, K. (2025). Optimizing ZooScan measurements: A study on Copepod length and volume estimations in the Belgian part of the North Sea, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 5 March 2025, Brugge. VLIZ Special Publication, 94: pp. 27, more Olyslaegers, S.; Diaz Allegue, L.; Semmouri, I.; Asselman, J.; Vlaeminck, S. (2025). Unlocking the synergies of halophilic purple bacteria for seaweed aquaculture, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 5 March 2025, Brugge. VLIZ Special Publication, 94: pp. 115-116, more Paepen, R.; Semmouri, I.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C. (2025). Macroalgal allelopathic metabolites: Ecological consequences and their potential, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 5 March 2025, Brugge. VLIZ Special Publication, 94: pp. 118, more Paepen, R.; Semmouri, I.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2025). Macroalgal allelopathic metabolites: ecological consequences and their economic potential, in: 21st International Conference on Renewable Resources and Biorefineries, Turku, Finland, June 2-4 2025: Abstracts. pp. 107, more Petersen, K.; Semmouri, I.; Lazendic, S.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C. (2025). How can Machine Learning aid in understanding copepod dynamics in a changing North Sea?, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 5 March 2025, Brugge. VLIZ Special Publication, 94: pp. 119, more Semmouri, I.; Mansinhos, I.; Rodríguez-Solana, R.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J.; Gonçalves, S.; Romano, A. (2025). Optimization of extraction of phenolic compounds from the brown seaweed Fucus spiralis using natural deep eutectic solvents, in: 21st International Conference on Renewable Resources and Biorefineries, Turku, Finland, June 2-4 2025: Abstracts. pp. 106-107, more Semmouri, I.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2025). Bioactive phenolic compounds in red algae (Rhodophyta): Ecological variation and their potential, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 5 March 2025, Brugge. VLIZ Special Publication, 94: pp. 124, more Eske, A.I.; Muñiz, C.; Hablützel, P.I.; Semmouri, I.; Mortelmans, J.; Janssen, C. (2024). Understanding the effects of changing environmental conditions and climate events on plankton communities using automated image sensors, in: Zoology 2024: Celebrating biodiversity between land and sea. Mons, Belgium, December 12 – 13, 2024: Conference Booklet. pp. 129, more Holeh, G.; Mees, J.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Semmouri, I.; Njiru, J.; Mirera, D. (2024). Seaweed research and production in Kenya : unveiling opportunities and current research gaps, in: 2nd Aquatic Resources and Blue Economy Conference (ARBEC II): “Science-Driven Stewardship for a Sustainable Blue Economy”, 17th – 21st, June, 2024, Kisumu, Kenya. , more Liu, L.; Bulckaert, S.; Semmouri, I.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2024). Acute toxicity of harmful algae on marine zooplankton in the context of climate change, in: SETAC Europe 34th Annual Meeting: Science-based solutions in times of crisis: Integrating science and policy for environmental challenges, 5–9 May 2024, Seville, Spain: Abstract Book. pp. 849, more Liu, W.; Bulckaert, S.; Semmouri, I.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2024). Acute toxicity of harmful algae on marine zooplankton in the context of climate change, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 6 March 2024, Oostende. VLIZ Special Publication, 91: pp. 87, more Liu, W.; Semmouri, I.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2024). Influence of temperature on acute and chronic toxicity of marine algal toxins: A case study with copepod Nitokra spinipes, in: SETAC Europe 34th Annual Meeting: Science-based solutions in times of crisis: Integrating science and policy for environmental challenges, 5–9 May 2024, Seville, Spain: Abstract Book. pp. 850, more Olyslaegers, S.; Semmouri, I.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C. (2024). Understanding the impact of climate change on seaweed cultivation in the Belgian part of the North Sea, in: 20th International Conference on Renewable Resources and Biorefineries, 5-7 June, 2024, Brussels, Belgium. pp. 94, more Olyslaegers, S.; Semmouri, I.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C. (2024). Understanding climate impact on seaweed cultivation in the Belgian Part of the North Sea, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 6 March 2024, Oostende. VLIZ Special Publication, 91: pp. 105, more Semmouri, I.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2024). Subsequent extraction and quantification of photosynthetic pigments isolated from the rhodophyte Palmaria palmata grown under different environmental conditions, in: 20th International Conference on Renewable Resources and Biorefineries, 5-7 June, 2024, Brussels, Belgium. pp. 93, more Semmouri, I.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2024). Towards unravelling the potential of red macroalgae for human health: a molecular approach, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 6 March 2024, Oostende. VLIZ Special Publication, 91: pp. 20, more Semmouri, I. (2023). Temporal effects of chemical and physical stressors on marine zooplankton: A molecular approach, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 1 March 2023, Bruges. VLIZ Special Publication, 90: pp. 8-9, more Semmouri, I.; Mortelmans, J.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2023). Decadal trends and dynamics in the abundance and biomass of marine copepods in the Belgian part of the North Sea, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 1 March 2023, Bruges. VLIZ Special Publication, 90: pp. 99, more Sahota, R.; Boyen, J.; Semmouri, I.; Bodé, S.; De Troch, M. (2022). An inter-order comparison of copepod fatty acid composition and biosynthesis in response to a long-chain PUFA-deficient diet along a temperature gradient, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 2 March 2022. VLIZ Special Publication, 88: pp. 80-81, more Semmouri, I.; De Schamphelaere, K.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2022). Spatio-temporal dynamics in the gene expression of the copepod Temora longicornis in response to environmental stressors, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 2 March 2022. VLIZ Special Publication, 88: pp. 26, more Vercauteren, M.; Semmouri, I.; Van Acker, E.; Pequeur, E.; Van Esch, L.; Uljee, I.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C. (2022). Microplastic contamination in Flanders: Identification of sources, pathways and mitigation strategies, in: SETAC Europe 32nd Annual Meeting 15–19 may 2022 \| Copenhagen, Denmark: “Towards a reduced pollution society”. Abstract Book. pp. 294, more Semmouri, I.; De Schamphelaere, K.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2021). Metabarcoding of marine zooplankton communities in the North Sea using nanopore sequencing, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 3 March 2021. VLIZ Special Publication, 87: pp. 108, more Semmouri, I.; De Schamphelaere, K.A.C.; Janssen, C.R.; Asselman, J. (2020). Metatranscriptome of a marine pelagic crustacean community using nanopore sequencing, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Oostende, Belgium, 18 March 2020. VLIZ Special Publication, 84: pp. 12, more Semmouri, I.; De Schamphelaere, K.; Mees, J.; Janssen, C.R.; Asselman, J. (2019). Metatranscriptome of a marine pelagic crustacean community using nanopore sequencing, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Bredene, Belgium, 13 March 2019. VLIZ Special Publication, 83: pp. 138, more Asselman, J.; Semmouri, I.; Van Acker, E.; De Schamphelaere, K.; Janssen, C.R. (2018). Molecular technologies in the marine environment: assessing the status of marine ecosystems with just four letters ACTG, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Scientist Day. Bredene, Belgium, 21 March 2018. VLIZ Special Publication, 80: pp. 68, more Semmouri, I.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.R.; De Schamphelaere, K. (2018). Effects of temperature on the transcriptome of the marine copepod Temora longicornis, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Scientist Day. Bredene, Belgium, 21 March 2018. VLIZ Special Publication, 80: pp. 112, more Semmouri, I.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; De Schamphelaere, K. (2018). Effects of temperature on the transcriptome of the marine copepod Temora longicornis, in: SETAC Europe 28th Annual Meeting, 13-17 May 2018, Rome, Italy: Abstract Book. pp. 389, more
Reports (4) [show]
Vercauteren, M.; Semmouri, I.; Van Acker, E.; Pequeur, E.; Van Esch, L.; Uljee, I.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C. (2021). Onderzoek naar verspreiding, effecten en risico’s van microplastics in het Vlaamse oppervlaktewater. Deelrapport 3: Analyse van massa- en deeltjesstromen in waterzuiveringsinstallaties. Universiteit Gent (GhEnToxLab)/VITO/VMM: Gent. 26 pp., more Vercauteren, M.; Semmouri, I.; Van Acker, E.; Pequeur, E.; Van Esch, L.; Uljee, I.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C. (2021). Onderzoek naar verspreiding, effecten en risico’s van microplastics in het Vlaamse oppervlaktewater. Deelrapport 2: Monitoring en analyse van bandenslijtage: Aanpak, vergelijking van methoden en richtlijnen voor toekomstig onderzoek. Universiteit Gent (GhEnToxLab)/VITO/VMM: Gent. , more Vercauteren, M.; Semmouri, I.; Van Acker, E.; Pequeur, E.; Van Esch, L.; Uljee, I.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C. (2021). Onderzoek naar verspreiding, effecten en risico’s van microplastics in het Vlaamse oppervlaktewater: Kernrapport. Universiteit Gent (GhEnToxLab)/VITO/VMM: Gent. 133 pp., more Semmouri, I. (2020). Biomonitoring of a zooplankton population via in situ real-time RNA sequencing on the Simon Stevin. Brilliant Marine Research Idea 2019 – Extended abstract. Ghent University: Gent. 1 pp., more
Thesis (co-)promotor (5) [show]
Gysbrechts, S. (2024). Heavy metal contamination in seaweed: Implications for human health and environmental sustainability. MSc Thesis. Ghent University: Ghent. 84 pp., more Petersen, K. (2024). Machine learning approaches for analyzing copepod dynamics in the North Sea. MSc Thesis. Ghent University: Ghent. 109 pp., more Vertongen, B. (2024). A changing North Sea: The potential effects of marine heatwaves on shrimp abundances in the Belgian part of the North Sea. MSc Thesis. UGent. Faculteit Bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: Gent. 96 pp., more Cornelus, A. (2023). Macroalgal allelopathic metabolites: A dive into the potential of North Sea species. Ir Thesis. Ghent University: Ghent. 176 pp., more De Cooman, M. (2023). Understanding and tackling jellification: From polyp to bloom. Ir Thesis. Ghent University: Ghent. 87 pp., more