Michel van Camp

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About Michel van Camp

Michel Van Camp is an accomplished researcher and administrator, currently serving as the Director General of the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences. With over 25 years of experience in geosciences, he has led projects in gravimetry, seismic monitoring, and scientific communication. His career began at the Royal Observatory of Belgium, where he modernized geophysical stations and established the Belgian accelerometer network. Notably, he pioneered the measurement of tree-induced gravitational variations during sunny summer days. As a physicist, Michel is dedicated to understanding the Earth system and optimizing measurement processes. He has supervised doctoral theses, managed international collaborations, and represented his institute to the public and authorities. Michel values rigour, integrity, and effective leadership in his work. He contributed to over 57 international publications and fostering interdisciplinary research in gravimetry and seismology. Passionate about science outreach, he engages actively in conferences and media to enhance public understanding of geophysical phenomena. More here: & hl=fr