Ronald Dekker

Ronald Dekker is a Professor at Delft University of Technology within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, specifically in the Department of Electronic Components, Technology and Materials. His research focuses on ultrasonic transducer technology for biomedical applications, with particular expertise in capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducers (CMUTs) and power transfer systems for medical implants.

His primary research interests include:

• Ultrasonics and Transducer Design
• Biomedical Implant Powering Systems
• Microfabrication of Medical Devices
• Pre-Charged Collapse-Mode CMUTs
• Dielectric Materials for Transducer Applications
• Reliability of Implantable Medical Devices

Recent publications demonstrate a concentrated effort in optimizing CMUT technology for efficient power delivery to biomedical implants, with significant work on material selection (Si3N4/Al2O3), voltage estimation techniques, and system-level integration for deep-tissue applications. His research bridges electrical engineering and medical technology to solve critical power limitations in implantable devices.

Professor Dekker has supervised 13 research works and maintains active engagement in the academic community through conference presentations on medical device innovation, including topics like smart catheters, bioelectronics medicines, and organ-on-a-chip technology. His contributions extend to 3 research datasets supporting ultrasound implant development and CMUT reliability studies.