Alexander Raaijmakers

Alexander Raaijmakers is an Assistant Professor with a joint position at Eindhoven University of Technology and University Medical Center Utrecht. He specializes in RF engineering for ultrahigh field MRI, body imaging at 7T+, and RF safety. His current projects involve developing hardware and sequences for clinical adoption of ultrahigh field MRI, with applications in heart, prostate, breast, liver, and kidney imaging.

• Educations: MSc in Applied Physics (University of Groningen, 2004) | PhD in Radiotherapy Physics (University Medical Center Utrecht, 2008)

His research focuses on advancing MRI technology through innovations like dipole antennas in coil arrays, electromagnetic field optimization, and translational applications to 3T systems. He leads a team of 5 PhD students, 1 postdoc, and 2 RF engineers.

Publications span MRI hardware innovation, RF safety methodologies, and deep learning-based image correction. Current projects emphasize clinical translation of ultrahigh field MRI while maintaining safety standards for implants and patients.

• Key Projects: 7 Tesla Research Group leadership | Dipole antenna integration in MRI coils