Nick van de Berg

Nick van de Berg, PhD, is an assistant professor at Erasmus MC in the Department of Gynaecological Oncology, where he leads research in biomechanical engineering applied to personalized cancer care. His work integrates medical device design, 3D printing, medical imaging, and optical sensor data to develop innovative solutions for gynaecological oncology.

Education & Career:

• 2004–2011: B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering & M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering, Delft University of Technology
• 2012–2016: PhD in Biomechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology
• 2016–present: Post-doc researcher, Delft University of Technology
• 2018–2024: Post-doc researcher, Erasmus MC (Radiology & Nuclear Medicine & Gynaecological Oncology)
• 2024–present: Assistant Professor, Erasmus MC, Department of Gynaecological Oncology

Research Focus:
Van de Berg’s research spans hardware (medical devices) and software (image-guidance methods), with a strong translational focus from bench to bedside. His key projects include:

• HSI-GO: AI-based hyperspectral imaging for ovarian and vulvar tumor recognition
• Fietsproeftuin: Living Lab for cycling re-enablement in cancer patients
• Steerable needles for prostate and gynaecological brachytherapy
• ARCHITECT: 3D-printed personalized brachytherapy applicators

Publications & Impact:
He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles, with top-cited works in IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, Medical Engineering & Physics, and Scientific Reports. His h-index is 18 (Google Scholar).

Collaborations & Labs:
He collaborates with Delft University of Technology, SINTEF (Norway), and ACMIT (Austria). His work bridges engineering and clinical oncology, with active roles in device development and clinical translation.