H.A.W.M. Tiddens

H.A.W.M. Tiddens is a Professor at Erasmus University Medical Center, affiliated with the Department of Pediatrics. His research is deeply rooted in pediatric respiratory diseases, with a strong emphasis on advanced imaging techniques such as chest CT and MRI. He plays a leading role in studies involving cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and asthma in children.

His primary research interests include Cystic Fibrosis, Medical Imaging, Computer Assisted Tomography, Lung Physiology, Artificial Intelligence in Radiology, and Functional Respiratory Imaging. These areas are consistently reflected in his extensive publication record, which spans over 300 research outputs.

The recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward quantitative and AI-driven analysis of lung pathologies. Key themes include normative lung and bronchial measurements across age groups, AI-based detection of mucus plugs in COPD, and the impact of small airways disease on treatment efficacy in pediatric asthma. His work bridges clinical pediatrics with cutting-edge imaging technology and data science.

Dr. Tiddens has supervised 18 research projects, indicating an active role in mentoring the next generation of medical researchers. He has been involved in nationwide real-life studies and collaborative multi-center research efforts. His work is frequently published in high-impact journals such as European Radiology, Thorax, and Pediatric Pulmonology. He is also associated with large collaborative groups such as the Normal Chest CT Study Group.

He is actively engaged in research collaborations across international networks, with recent work involving institutions in the Netherlands and abroad. His research has been referenced on academic platforms such as Mendeley and social media including X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, indicating broad scholarly impact.