G.J.M. Tuijthof

G.J.M. Tuijthof is a Professor and Chair of Biomedical Device Design & Production at the Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente. He is affiliated with the TechMed Centre and is a member of the prestigious Netherlands Academy of Engineering (NAE).

His research focuses on clinically driven medical device innovation, specializing in minimally invasive diagnosis and intervention with emphasis on ankle and foot biomechanics (including talus bone pathology). He pioneers personalized and circular device design approaches that accelerate development cycles while ensuring compliance with Medical Device Regulation (MDR), and explores open-source distribution models for medical technologies.

Honors include:

• Member of the Netherlands Academy of Engineering (NAE)

Prof. Tuijthof has secured multiple public and public-private awarded (inter)national grants resulting in peer-reviewed publications, patents, and startup collaborations. His work emphasizes translating research into clinically viable solutions by integrating business case analysis with regulatory requirements. He actively supervises engineering students and contributes to curriculum development across four Dutch institutions.

He leads the Biomedical Device Design and Production research group within the Biomechanical Engineering department, driving interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of orthopedics, medical technology, and regulatory science through the TechMed Centre.