Possible subjects for MSc or BSc theses
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Causes and consequences of variation in breeding plumage ornaments of pied flycatchers
European pied flycatchers (Ficedula hypoleuca) are small long-distance migratory birds that breed in Europe and winter in Africa. This small migrant... -
Microbiome memory: How resilient is the gut microbiome during lifetime and across generations?
The microbiota and its host form a complex dynamic system, which crucially impacts host health and fitness, development and even behavior. The... -
Worm nictation: Jumping on a fly to get a free ride
Nematode worms have developed a fascinating strategy to escape unfavorable conditions. They stand on their tail and wave their head until an animal... -
Bumblebee landing behaviour depending on light conditions, flower characteristics and flower movement
Foraging bumblebees make up to a 1000 landings on flowers each foraging trip. They have to be able to fly and land in various weather and light... -
Show me your hands and I tell you who you are - Screening the toe pad morphology of Dutch amphibians
Within the 4TU project Soft Robotics, we aim to unravel the fundamental functioning of soft biological gripping systems to provide bioinspiration for... -
Functional morphology of cuttlefish suction cups
A daunting challenge for engineers is gripping in complex environments, such as the inside of the human body or crop fields of farmers. These... -
“Quantifying micropattern dimensions” - Bioinspiration for Soft Robotics
Within the 4TU project Soft Robotics, we aim to unravel fundamental functioning of soft biological gripping systems to provide bioinspiration for the... -
Pollination activity of honeybees and bumblebees in the field
Honeybees and bumblebees fly remarkably well in complex natural environments. When pollinating flowers, they have to deal with a broad range of... -
Fluid contribution to insect adhesion
Insects use specialized adhesive pads to stick to surfaces when climbing, landing, perching, and mating. These pads have been observed to secrete oily...