About
Peter Claes is a Professor at KU Leuven with dual appointments in the Faculty of Engineering Sciences and Faculty of Medicine. He serves as head of the Laboratory for Image Processing in Genetics and is affiliated with both the Department of Electrical Engineering (ESAT) and Department of Human Genetics. His institutional roles include membership in the ESAT Division - Processing of Speech and Images, iSi Health - KU Leuven Institute for Physics-based Modeling for In Silico Health, and Leuven.AI - KU Leuven Institute for Artificial Intelligence.
His research focuses on:
- Biological shape analysis
- Genetics of the human face
- Genetics of the brain
- Medical image analysis
- 3D facial morphometry
- Imaging genetics
Prof. Claes leads multiple major research projects funded through KU Leuven, including studies on craniofacial morphology, genetics of facial features, and AI applications in healthcare. His work integrates advanced imaging techniques with genetic analysis to understand genotype-phenotype relationships, particularly in craniofacial development.
His publication record demonstrates a strong trend toward integrating multi-omics data with geometric deep learning approaches. His research spans genetics, computer vision, bioinformatics, and clinical medicine, with applications in syndrome diagnosis, forensic science, and personalized medicine.
As Program Director of the POC Artificial Intelligence for the Faculty of Engineering Sciences, he plays a key role in shaping AI education at KU Leuven. His teaching portfolio includes courses on biometrics, AI in healthcare, and medical imaging analysis.
He leads the Laboratory for Image Processing in Genetics, which develops and applies advanced image processing techniques to genetic research, particularly in craniofacial morphology. His work has significant implications for clinical genetics, orthodontics, and forensic identification.