Laura J.C. Barendsz

Laura J.C. Barendsz is a doctoral candidate at the Eindhoven University of Technology, affiliated with the School of Electrical Engineering under the Department of Electromagnetics. She contributes to the Electromagnetics for Care + Cure Research Lab (EM4Care+Cure) and the Center for Care & Cure Technology Eindhoven.

• Research Focus: Multinuclear MRI, Dielectric Tissue Characterization, Phantom Development
• Key Collaborations: Karl Sumser, Daniel H.Y. Tse, Judith F.A. Jansen

Her research lies at the intersection of electromagnetic physics and biomedical imaging, leveraging quantitative multinuclear MRI to assess tissue composition and reconstruct dielectric properties for applications in medical diagnostics and radiofrequency safety. Her work includes developing phantoms with biological equivalence for thermal and electromagnetic studies.

Notable scientific achievements include:

• 2024: ESHO Young Investigator Award

Her recent publications highlight advancements in Tissue Composition Electrical Properties Tomography (TiCEPT), emphasizing wideband dielectric characterization and phantom modeling.