Bart Koopman

Professor Bart Koopman is a faculty member at the University of Twente's Faculty of Engineering Technology, serving as Chair of the Biomechanical Engineering Department since 2005. His work focuses on biomechanics, robotics, and medical rehabilitation applications. Affiliated with the TechMed Centre and MIRA Institute, he collaborates with clinical and technological partners.

• PhD in Biomechanics of Movement (University of Twente, 1989)
• Graduate in Mechanical Engineering (fluid dynamics specialization)

Research Interests: Koopman's research spans biomechanics, human movement coordination, robotic support systems, tissue interaction mechanics, and applications in rehabilitation, orthopedics, and neurology. His work bridges biomedical technology with engineering solutions.

Education:

• Mechanical Engineering degree (specialization in fluid dynamics)
• PhD from University of Twente (1989)

Academic Leadership: As Chair, he has grown the Biomechanical Engineering Department into one of the largest faculty groups at UT. He supervises over 300 higher degree research students in Biomedical Engineering.

Collaborations: Research is embedded in the Institute for Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine (MIRA), with strong partnerships in both technological and clinical domains.