Johan Stiens

Johan Stiens is a Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) in the School of Electronics and Computer Science, Department of Electronics and Informatics. His research spans Millimeter-Wave Imaging, Sub-THz Sensor Development, and Physiological Sensing with a focus on Biomedical Applications and Advanced Electronics.

Research Interests

• Millimeter-Wave and Sub-THz Sensor Design
• Neural and Physiological Signal Processing
• Graphene-Based and Semiconductor Technologies
• Machine Learning in Healthcare and Imaging

Recent Article Trends show a heavy emphasis on Machine Learning for Waveform Conversion, Polarization Engineering, and Health Monitoring Systems.

Scientific Awards

• Best Student Paper Award (2008)
• Industrial Research Fund (IOF) Distinction (2020)

Advising and Grants include supervision of theses on Brain Stimulation, PPG Monitoring, and Intra-Abdominal Pressure, with grant-funded projects like Erasmus+ KeyAction2 and DESTINY (Carbon-Neutral Solutions). He leads the Advanced mm-Wave and Sub-THz Sensor group and collaborates with institutions in South America and Europe.