Martin Kneijber

Prof. Martin Kneijber is a Chief and Consultant in Paediatric Critical Care Medicine at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences. He holds positions as Principal Investigator, Director of Research, and Director of the Critical Care Fellowship Program. His expertise focuses on mechanical ventilation, lung mechanics, and pediatric respiratory critical care. Kneijber actively contributes to international organizations like the European Society for Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care (Medical President).

Research interests include optimizing mechanical ventilation techniques, patient-ventilator asynchrony detection, and developing global collaborative networks for pediatric critical care. His work spans pharmacokinetics in critical illness, lung ultrasound applications, and guideline development for neonatal respiratory distress.

Recent articles emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to pediatric critical care challenges, such as personalized ventilation strategies using imaging technologies and managing prolonged mechanical ventilation outcomes. Kneijber's contributions include expert commentary on healthcare policies and public health issues, such as pediatric heart surgery controversies and RSV virus management in hospitals.