Lucas De Ridder-Rombout
Lucas obtained a bachelor’s degree in Political Science at University of Antwerp and a Master’s degree in Conflict and Development Studies at Ghent University, with a specialization in social movement politics and a regional focus on the Mashreq. His research interests center on the intersection of the international arms trade, military logistics, and social movements. […]
Tibo Deschildre
Tibo is pursuing a Master’s degree in Conflict and Development studies at Ghent University, with a regional focus on Eastern and Central Africa and the Mashreq. His research interests center on the importance of state sanctioned violence in the protraction of (armed) conflict and the armament of vigilante and grass-roots organizations. He joined IPIS in […]
Niko Berghmans
Niko is pursuing a Master’s degree in International Security at Sciences Po Paris, with a specialization in Global Risks and a regional focus on the Sahel, the Horn of Africa, and the Great Lakes. Her research interests center on conflict resolution and the nexus between organized crime and terrorism. She joined IPIS in September 2025 […]
Geert Phlix
Geert Phlix holds a master in social educational sciences and has more than 30 years of experience in the sector of development cooperation. She started her career in the literacy programmes in Mexico and worked for several Belgian NGOs. Since 2000 she works as consultant for ACE Europe, where she is co-director. ACE Europe provides […]
Emanuele Lucci
Emanuele Lucci joined IPIS in May 2025 as a GIS volunteer, focusing on developing his expertise in data collection, remote sensing and mapping to support international development and human rights work. He has over five years’ experience with NGOs and multilateral institutions, specialising in project management and network coordination. Previously, he supported civil society organisations […]
Tamara Segers
Tamara is a finance and HR professional with extensive experience in change management. She studied Public Relations and Marketing in Antwerp and later pursued additional training in finance and accountancy. She worked most of her carreer in finance, accountancy and HR in the shipping and logistics environment for companies as Sea Invest, CMA-CGM Belgium and […]
Jules De Feyter
Jules joined the IPIS team as a job-student to offer logistical and administrative support. He is currently studying Socio-Economic Sciences at the University of Antwerp.
Maureen Walschot
Maureen Walschot is an environment, peace, and security expert with over 10 years of experience in transboundary natural resource management, gender issues, climate resilience, and security, particularly in Latin America, and the SWANA region, including Israel-Palestine and Afghanistan. Maureen joined IPIS as a researcher in September 2024, focusing on human rights and environmental due diligence […]
Gerard Keymeulen
Gerard started as an Office Assistant at IPIS in April 2024. He’s responsible for managing the expenses of IPIS’ international projects and partners, assists the team with the general administration of the organization, and is responsible for the office spaces. Previously, Gerard worked for the City of Antwerp, providing administration and organization support to the […]
Simon Schweitzer
Simon initially joined IPIS as a GIS and Data Analysis intern in September 2023 and now works as a GIS and Data Researcher within the GIS team. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography from the University of Mainz (JGU), where his research focused on postcolonial relations, land redistribution, and conflict minerals, with a regional […]
Marieke Haagh
Marieke joined IPIS in June 2023 as a researcher working on natural resources and conflict analysis. Before joining IPIS, Marieke managed EU-funded projects and developed bids for the international development consultancy Adam Smith International and was based in Rio de Janeiro and Amsterdam. She also worked for PAX Netherlands on peacebuilding projects in north-eastern DR […]
Stefaan Van wal
Stefaan provides data analysis and mapping services for IPIS’ research projects. This includes planning of data collection campaigns, performing statistical analyses, designing engaging maps, and creating visualizations and infographics. He previously worked as a researcher for international space agencies and holds a PhD in aerospace engineering sciences from the University of Colorado Boulder, where his […]
Loïc De Cannière
Loïc De Cannière is the Founder of Incofin IM, a leading impact investment management company focused on the Global South. Incofin invests across Africa, Latin America, and Asia in businesses that expand opportunities for low-income communities. Earlier in his career, he worked at the marine engineering firm DEME (1995–2000). He is the author of The […]
Eva Berghmans
Eva Berghmans is an expert in human rights and migration issues. Her professional career includes work at the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE ODIHR), the Catholic University of Louvain (KULeuven), the European Network Against Racism (ENAR), and Amnesty International Vlaanderen. At Amnesty, she started as a legal officer, and evolved into […]
Eric de Deckere
Eric de Deckere is Sustainability Manager at Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council. Formerly he was Sustainability Manager at the Port of Antwerp and academic researcher at the Institute of Development Policy (IOB) of the University of Antwerp.
Arnim Langer
Arnim Langer is Professor of International Politics at KU Leuven. He is the Director of the Center for Peace Research and Development (CRPD), UNESCO Chair holder in Building Sustainable Peace and Program Director of Political Science. Prof. Arnim Langer conducts research on the causes and consequences of violent conflict as well as the challenges and […]
Lilian Ogolla
Lilian is a human rights, governance, and development practitioner with more than 7 years of experience working in the East African region. She is also experienced in peacebuilding and conflict resolution, communication for development (C4D), women rights and migration and refugees. Before joining IPIS in September 2022, Lilian worked in Kenya with both local and international […]
Jan Leysen
Jan started as project manager at IPIS in May 2022. He oversees a portfolio of projects and supports project coordinators throughout the whole project life cycle. As project officer for the DRC, Jan works on capacity building of partners and supports them in the implementation of joint projects. Previously, Jan worked for 11.11.11 as a […]
Markus Fahlbusch
Markus Fahlbusch is a human rights researcher with a current focus on arms trade and business & human rights. He also worked in the field of migration. Markus studied law in Germany, France and Belgium. He holds a PhD in European human rights law and an LL.M. in International and European law. He joined IPIS […]
Lisa Loeper
Lisa joined IPIS’ team as programme manager in February 2022. She is responsible for managing the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) of all programmes and projects of IPIS and is the contact person for all programme-relevant networks and platforms. In her work, she focuses on conflict resolution in the Great Lakes region, encouraging a feminist and gender sensitive approach […]
