Benjamin Gorissen

Benjamin Gorissen is an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at KU Leuven's Faculty of Engineering Science. He is a core member of LIMNI (KU Leuven Institute for Micro- and Nanoscale Integration), contributing to committees including the Council of the Faculty of Engineering Science and programme committees for Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

His research focuses on interdisciplinary soft robotics, emphasizing fluidic systems, nonlinear actuators, and biomimetic designs. Key areas include pneumatic artificial muscles, origami-based robotic structures, metamaterials for programmable fluids, and medical simulators. His work integrates materials innovation with control systems to develop autonomous, intelligent soft machines.

Gorissen leads multiple projects such as MORPHIS (mammary organoid platforms), origami-topology soft robots, haptic human extenders, and anti-inflammatory drug delivery systems. His publications frequently appear in high-impact journals (Nature, Science Robotics), exploring themes like embodied intelligence, fluidic oscillators, and metamaterial programming.

He teaches courses in Micro-electromechanical Systems, Engineering Entrepreneurship, and integrated design projects, emphasizing practical innovation.