Joris Pascal

Prof. Joris Pascal is a Lecturer in Life Science Technologies at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW), affiliated with the School of Life Sciences and the Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics in Muttenz, Switzerland. He holds a Ph.D. in Microelectronics from the University of Strasbourg (2008), an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Supélec (2005), and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Strasbourg (2003). His professional experience includes roles as Senior Scientist and Scientist at ABB Switzerland Ltd. (2009–2015), and Research Assistant at the iCube laboratory (2005–2009).

His research focuses on advanced biosignal processing, medical sensor systems, magnetic field sensing, and miniaturized diagnostic/therapeutic tools. Key projects include electromagnetic tracking systems for neurosurgery, magnetic safety assessment for MRI workers, and wearable sensor integration. He has 9 patents (5 granted, 4 pending) and extensive IEEE review involvement.

Recent publications emphasize magnetic field cameras, MRI safety protocols, and nanoscale sensor technologies. His work bridges electrical engineering and biomedical applications, with contributions to medical robotics, portable NMR devices, and cardiac implant safety. Active in PhD committee roles and industry-academia collaborations, he leads projects at the intersection of sensor innovation and clinical needs.