Maud VAN DEN BOGAART

Dr. Maud VAN DEN BOGAART serves as a guest volunteer scientific researcher at Hasselt University's Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy. Based at Campus Diepenbeek (Office RWS-1.23), she contributes to the Rehabilitation Sciences Research Group with expertise in biomechanics and motion analysis.

Her research focuses on advanced biomechanical assessment methodologies, particularly in gait analysis and locomotion stability. Key areas include markerless motion capture systems for accessible clinical applications, validation of video-based movement registration technologies, and medio-lateral stability control during walking. Her work bridges rehabilitation science with engineering innovation to develop reliable, cost-effective diagnostic tools for movement disorders.

Current research explores practical implementations of markerless motion tracking for running and walking analysis, aiming to create faster, more accessible techniques for clinical settings. Projects emphasize validation of prototype systems like VIRMOC while addressing real-world constraints of affordability and ease of use in rehabilitation practice.

Dr. VAN DEN BOGAART actively contributes to three ongoing research initiatives through 2026, collaborating within Hasselt University's rehabilitation research ecosystem. Her work demonstrates strong alignment with the university's focus on translating biomechanical research into clinically applicable solutions for movement analysis.