Coen Hurkmans

Coen Hurkmans is a part-time professor in Radiation Therapy Clinical Physics at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), holding a joint chair between the departments of Electrical Engineering and Experimental Physics. He also serves as the Head Clinical Physicist for Radiotherapy at Catharina Hospital in Eindhoven, a position he has held since 2011.

• MSc in Experimental Physics from Utrecht University (1995)
• PhD from University of Amsterdam (2001)

Hurkmans’ research focuses on advancing radiation therapy through MR imaging and artificial intelligence, aiming to enable real-time adaptive replanning and improve clinical physics applications. His work bridges technical expertise from TU/e with clinical practice at Catharina Hospital.

His recent publications highlight AI-driven synthetic CT image generation, automated breast cancer treatment planning, and dosimetric evaluations for cervical cancer radiotherapy, reflecting a strong trend toward AI integration in radiation oncology.

He is a member of several professional societies, a reviewer for scientific journals, and an editor of two journals. Although specific awards are not mentioned in the provided text, his extensive publication record (>100 peer-reviewed papers) and invitations to conferences underscore his academic influence.

Hurkmans collaborates with industry leaders like Viewray, Raysearch, and Elekta, focusing on translational research that connects technical advancements to clinical practice. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.