Hans de Ferrante

Hans de Ferrante is a University Researcher at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Eindhoven University of Technology, specializing in Combinatorial Optimization. His work focuses on applying operations research and mathematical modeling to organ transplantation policy within the Eurotransplant system, which coordinates organ allocation across multiple European countries.

His primary research interests include healthcare operations research, organ allocation systems, mathematical modeling of transplant outcomes, combinatorial optimization for policy evaluation, medical statistics, and health equity. He has conducted significant research on liver allocation (addressing sex disparities and model revisions for end-stage liver disease) and kidney allocation (focusing on barriers for immunized patients).

Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) shows a consistent methodological approach using discrete event simulation, statistical correction for selection bias, and optimization algorithms to evaluate organ allocation policies. This interdisciplinary work bridges computer science, mathematics, and transplant medicine to produce actionable insights for improving equity and efficiency in organ distribution systems.

Dr. de Ferrante is an active member of the Combinatorial Optimization research group at Eindhoven University of Technology, where he develops computational frameworks for healthcare policy analysis. He also contributes to academic community through conference organization (including FRICO 2023) and teaching Mathematics courses.