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Libera Fresiello is an Assistant Professor in Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology at KU Leuven. She holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the Polish Academy of Sciences (2014), a Master in Clinical Engineering from the University of Florence (2011), and earlier degrees from Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma. Her research focuses on cardiovascular physiology, hemodynamics, and medical device optimization, particularly involving left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). She leads a hybrid simulation lab developing soft robotic cardiovascular models for advanced medical testing.
Her work spans computational modeling of cardiorespiratory systems, device-patient interaction analysis, and physiological control algorithms for mechanical circulatory support systems. Key collaborations include projects on suction event prediction in VADs, ECMO optimization, and circadian rhythm impacts on pump performance. She has pioneered patient-specific robotic left ventricle prototypes embedded in closed-loop simulators to improve device testing accuracy.
Recent studies explore acute exercise effects on LVAD patients, hemodynamic modeling in septic shock, and AI-driven control systems for artificial hearts. Over 80 publications demonstrate contributions to both foundational physiology and translational medical engineering. Awards include recognition for innovative simulation platforms and clinical decision support tools.
Her research integrates biomechanical engineering, clinical physiology, and computational science to address critical challenges in mechanical circulatory support and critical care systems. Ongoing projects aim to develop predictive models for ECMO management and standardized protocols for VAD patient exercise physiology.
