Johan Gielis

Antwerpen

Johan Gielis (1962-) is a Belgian mathematician-biologist, originally trained in horticultural engineering and landscaping. He has worked in plant biotechnology for over 25 years, with special focus on mass propagation and molecular and physiological aspects of tropical and temperate bamboos. In 1997 he discovered the Superformula, based on observations in bamboo. In the past twenty years he has developed an extensive network on scientific and other collaborations. He co-founded Genicap (www.genicap.com), and The Antenna Company www.antennacompany.com) in 2013. He is also visiting professor at the University of Antwerp. He has written over 100 papers and several books in the fields of biology, mathematics, and technology.