Bettine G. van Willigen

Bettine G. van Willigen is a researcher at Eindhoven University of Technology's Department of Biomedical Engineering, affiliated with the Eindhoven MedTech Innovation Center. Her work focuses on fetal physiology, cardiovascular biomechanics, and mathematical modeling of perinatal systems. She completed her PhD in 2024 with a thesis titled Mathematical models of fetal circulation: Applied to the development of a perinatal life support system, supervised by Prof. van de Vosse and Dr. Otterspoor.

Her educational background includes a Master's thesis on myocardial temperature during intracoronary hypothermia in acute myocardial infarction. Research interests span fetal gas transport mechanisms, uterine contraction dynamics, and clinical decision-making frameworks in obstetrics. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and innovation.

Key research trends include multiscale modeling of fetal systems, virtual population cohort approaches for cardiac valve studies, and translating computational models into clinical tools for perinatal care. Media engagement includes discussions on artificial wombs and improved life support systems for preterm infants.

Collaborations span institutions globally, emphasizing translational research in cardiovascular and biomedical engineering. No awards are explicitly mentioned, but her work demonstrates significant contributions to fetal health innovation.