André van Schaik

Research Professor in Bioelectronics & Neuroscience at Western Sydney University's International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems (ICNS), leading the Biomedical Engineering and Neuromorphic Systems (BENS) Research Program within the MARCS Institute. Pioneer in neuromorphic engineering with over 300 publications and 35 patents.

Research focuses on neuromorphic engineering—applying neural processing principles to create brain-inspired electronic systems—and reverse engineering the brain through neurophysiological studies. Key contributions include neuromorphic vision/audio sensors and intelligent sensor development combining bio-inspired hardware with signal processing.

Notable awards include IEEE Fellowship (2014) and ARC Research Fellowships. Founded four startups: VAST Audio, Personal Audio, Heard Systems, and Optera Solutions.

• Fellow IEEE (2014)
• ARC Queen Elizabeth II Fellowship (2008-2012)
• ARC Research Fellowship (2003-2007)

Previously: Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Sydney (1998), Senior Lecturer/Reader at School of Electrical and Information Engineering (1999-2011). Director of ICNS since 2018. Education: PhD from EPFL (1998), MSc from University of Twente (1990).