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Nele De Belie

Nele De Belie

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Materials Science
Belgium
2026

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Materials Science

D-Index
104
Citations
38611
World Ranking
886
National Ranking
6

Nele De Belie publication distribution in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Materials Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Nele De Belie sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 694 publications — 95th percentile

95% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more.

Nele De Belie D-index placement in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Nele De Belie sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 104 D-Index — 93rd percentile

93% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Materials Science in Belgium Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Materials Science in Belgium Leader Award

Overview

Nele De Belie is a researcher affiliated with Ghent University in Belgium specializing in engineering with a focus on civil and structural engineering, building and construction, and environmental engineering.

Their scholarly output includes publications primarily in the field of concrete and cement materials research, innovative concrete reinforcement materials, microbial applications in construction materials, concrete properties and behavior, recycled aggregate concrete performance, magnesium oxide properties and applications, and concrete corrosion and durability.

Their recent papers cover topics such as carbonation of concrete, use of super absorbent polymers in concrete construction, sustainable reuse of waste materials in concrete, and self-healing concrete technologies. Notable recent publications include:

  • Understanding the carbonation of concrete with supplementary cementitious materials: a critical review by RILEM TC 281-CCC, 2020, Materials and Structures
  • Application of super absorbent polymers (SAP) in concrete construction-update of RILEM state-of-the-art report, 2021, Materials and Structures
  • Effective and sustainable use of municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash in concrete regarding strength and durability, 2021, Resources Conservation and Recycling
  • Complete re-utilization of waste concretes-Valorisation pathways and research needs, 2021, Resources Conservation and Recycling
  • A review of the efficiency of self-healing concrete technologies for durable and sustainable concrete under realistic conditions, 2023, International Materials Reviews

Frequent co-authors in their research collaborations include Didier Snoeck, Philip Van den Heede, Elke Gruyaert, Kim Van Tittelboom, and Tim Van Mullem.

Their work has been extensively published in journals and conference proceedings with repeated appearances in:

  • Construction and Building Materials
  • Cement and Concrete Composites
  • MATEC Web of Conferences
  • Materials and Structures
  • Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

Their primary fields of study are broadly categorized under engineering, particularly emphasizing civil and structural engineering, building and construction, and environmental engineering. Their research addresses both fundamental material properties and applied technologies for sustainable construction.

Best Publications

  • Microbial carbonate precipitation in construction materials: A review

    Willem De Muynck;Nele De Belie;Willy Verstraete

  • Use of bacteria to repair cracks in concrete

    Kim Van Tittelboom;Nele De Belie;Willem De De Muynck;Willy Verstraete

  • Self-healing concrete by use of microencapsulated bacterial spores

    Jianyun Wang;H. Soens;Willy Verstraete;N. De Belie

  • Self-Healing in Cementitious Materials—A Review

    Kim Van Tittelboom;Nele De Belie

  • Use of silica gel or polyurethane immobilized bacteria for self-healing concrete

    Jianyun Wang;Kim Van Tittelboom;Nele De Belie;Willy Verstraete

  • Bacterial carbonate precipitation improves the durability of cementitious materials

    Willem De Muynck;Dieter Debrouwer;Nele De Belie;Willy Verstraete

  • Bacterial carbonate precipitation as an alternative surface treatment for concrete

    Willem De Muynck;Kathelijn Cox;Nele De Belie;Willy Verstraete

  • A review of self-healing concrete for damage management of structures

    Nele De Belie;Elke Gruyaert;Abir Al-Tabbaa;Paola Antonaci

  • Application of hydrogel encapsulated carbonate precipitating bacteria for approaching a realistic self-healing in concrete

    J.Y. Wang;D. Snoeck;S. Van Vlierberghe;W. Verstraete

  • Self-healing cementitious materials by the combination of microfibres and superabsorbent polymers

    Didier Snoeck;Kim Van Tittelboom;Stijn Steuperaert;Peter Dubruel

  • Diatomaceous earth as a protective vehicle for bacteria applied for self-healing concrete.

    J. Y. Wang;N. De Belie;W. Verstraete

  • Bio-deposition of a calcium carbonate layer on degraded limestone by Bacillus species.

    Jan Dick;Wim De Windt;Bernard De Graef;Hans Saveyn

  • Self-healing efficiency of cementitious materials containing tubular capsules filled with healing agent

    Kim Van Tittelboom;Nele De Belie;Denis Van Loo;Patric Jacobs

  • CHEMICAL, MICROBIOLOGICAL AND IN SITU TEST METHODS FOR BIOGENIC SULFURIC ACID CORROSION OF CONCRETE

    J Monteny;E Vincke;A Beeldens;N De Belie

  • The influence of superabsorbent polymers on the autogenous shrinkage properties of cement pastes with supplementary cementitious materials

    D. Snoeck;D. Snoeck;Ole Mejlhede Jensen;N. De Belie

  • Understanding the carbonation of concrete with supplementary cementitious materials: a critical review by RILEM TC 281-CCC

    Stefanie von Greve-Dierfeld;Barbara Lothenbach;Anya Vollpracht;Bei Wu

  • Influence of mix composition on the extent of autogenous crack healing by continued hydration or calcium carbonate formation

    Kim Van Tittelboom;Elke Gruyaert;Hubert Rahier;Nele De Belie

  • Effect of high amounts of superabsorbent polymers and additional water on the workability, microstructure and strength of mortars with a water-to-cement ratio of 0.50

    D. Snoeck;D. Schaubroeck;P. Dubruel;N. De Belie

  • EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH AND PREDICTION OF THE EFFECT OF CHEMICAL AND BIOGENIC SULFURIC ACID ON DIFFERENT TYPES OF COMMERCIALLY PRODUCED CONCRETE SEWER PIPES

    N. De Belie;J. Monteny;A. Beeldens;E. Vincke

  • Resistance of concrete and mortar against combined attack of chloride and sodium sulphate

    Mathias Maes;Nele De Belie

  • X-ray computed tomography proof of bacterial-based self-healing in concrete

    Jianyun Wang;Jan Dewanckele;Veerle Cnudde;Sandra Van Vlierberghe

Frequent Co-Authors

Kim Van Tittelboom
Kim Van Tittelboom Ghent University
Sandra Van Vlierberghe
Sandra Van Vlierberghe Ghent University
Nico Boon
Nico Boon Ghent University
Peter Dubruel
Peter Dubruel Ghent University
Willy Verstraete
Willy Verstraete Ghent University
Isabel Van Driessche
Isabel Van Driessche Ghent University
Geert De Schutter
Geert De Schutter Ghent University
Dimitrios G. Aggelis
Dimitrios G. Aggelis Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Veerle Cnudde
Veerle Cnudde Utrecht University

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