جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Rehabilitation
• Neurosciences
• Physiotherapy
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Prof. Raf MEESEN is a Full Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences at Hasselt University. His primary affiliation is with the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, where he leads the Rehabilitation Research Center. His research focuses on neurophysiological mechanisms underlying motor control in aging populations, neuroplasticity modulation via non-invasive brain stimulation, and translational rehabilitation strategies for neurodegenerative diseases. Key research interests include bimanual coordination deficits in older adults, cerebellar-cerebral network interactions, and optimizing neuromodulation techniques (tDCS/tACS). He supervises over 15 doctoral researchers exploring topics like personalized transcranial stimulation, age-related motor network changes, and neurovascular coupling models. Current projects include investigating whole-brain structural-functional links in healthy aging, developing quality indicators for interdisciplinary rehabilitation, and advancing neuroplasticity-based interventions for motor recovery post-stroke and in Parkinson's disease. Leading 32 active research projects (2013–2025), including EU-funded initiatives and national grants. Coordinating teaching in advanced physiotherapy programs and supervising clinical internships. Published >150 peer-reviewed articles on motor neurophysiology and rehabilitation technologies. His work bridges basic neuroscience discoveries with practical rehabilitation solutions, emphasizing translational research to improve mobility and cognitive function in aging and clinical populations.

• Additive Manufacturing
• Biomedical Engineering
• Tissue Engineering
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Miriam Seiti is a Research Fellow at KU Leuven's Manufacturing Processes and Systems (MaPS) department on the De Nayer Campus. Her research focuses on additive manufacturing for biomedical applications and tissue engineering, particularly through innovative 3D printing techniques. Research Fellow at KU Leuven Specializing in biomedical 3D printing technologies Active in tissue engineering and bioelectronics Research Interests: Miriam's work centers on applying additive manufacturing to neural tissue engineering and bioelectrical devices. She investigates: 3D bioprinting for nerve regeneration and organoid modeling Aerosol Jet® printing for bioelectronic interfaces Optimization of hydrogel-based constructs for soft tissue applications Development of biocompatible microstructures Material characterization for biomedical devices Integration of electronics in tissue engineering scaffolds Publication Trends: Her recent publications (2023-2025) emphasize: Advanced techniques in 3D bioprinting Applications of aerosol jet technology in bioelectronics Material science innovations for neural devices Hydrogel optimization through process modeling Development of embedded cerebral organoids Transition from traditional to additive manufacturing in biomedical contexts

• Neuroscience
• Neurophysiology
• Visual Prosthetics
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Peter Janssen is a Full Professor at KU Leuven's Faculty of Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Neuroscience. He leads the Neurophysiology Research Group at the Laboratory for Neuro- and Psychophysiology and holds memberships in interdisciplinary institutes including the KU Leuven Brain Institute (LBI), Institute for Artificial Intelligence (Leuven.AI), and Institute for Integration of Micro- and Nano-scale Technologies (LIMNI). His administrative roles include membership in the Faculty Council of Medicine and Departmental Council of Neurosciences. His research focuses on: Neural mechanisms of visual perception and action processing Intracortical brain-machine interfaces for visual prosthetics Neurophysiology of primate frontal and parietal cortices High-resolution neural implants and stimulation techniques Epileptic network dynamics using multimodal intracranial recordings Current projects include developing flexible retinal implants for vision restoration (2025-2028), decoding neural activity for navigation (2022-2026), and studying mirror neuron connectivity in primates (2023-2027). He teaches advanced courses including Neurophysiology (E0E76A), Consciousness and Sleep (E0N60A/U00L9A), Neuroscience (E05Y5A), and Nervous System Morphology/Pathophysiology (E0I69A). As primary supervisor, he mentors PhD candidates in neuroprosthetics, brain-machine interfaces, and neural coding research. Recent student projects involve intracortical visual prostheses, action observation in motor cortex, and human intracranial decoding. His laboratory utilizes cutting-edge techniques including intracortical recordings in primates, human electrocorticography, high-density electrode arrays, and AI-driven neural modeling.

• Neuroengineering
• Robotics
• Systems and Control Theory

Pierre Sacré is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Liège, Belgium. He is affiliated with the Neuroengineering Lab, where he explores interdisciplinary research at the intersection of neuroengineering, robotics, and systems and control theory. Research Interests: Neuroengineering: Focused on computational modeling of neuronal dynamics, pain circuits, and neurostimulation. Robotics: Investigates movement variability, motor control, and brain-computer interfaces. Systems and Control Theory: Applies control systems and dynamical modeling to neural processes and memory consolidation. Recent Article Trends: His work emphasizes computational approaches to understanding neuronal bistability, bursting dynamics, and memory mechanisms. Studies span ion channel interactions, pain transmission modeling, and large-scale brain network analysis during cognitive tasks. Contact: p.sacre@uliege.be

• Biomechanics
• Rehabilitation Robotics
• Sports Physiotherapy
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María Alejandra Díaz Pinilla serves as a postdoctoral researcher and scientific employee within the Department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium. She actively contributes to the Human Physiology and Sports Physiotherapy Research Group, driving innovation in biomechanics and rehabilitation technology development. Her research spans Biomechanics , Rehabilitation Robotics , and Sports Physiotherapy , with specialized expertise in Muscle Synergies and Human-in-the-loop Optimization . She pioneers methods for robot-assisted movement therapy, prosthetic integration, and predictive musculoskeletal simulations, focusing on lower extremity rehabilitation and sports recovery applications. Her work bridges engineering precision with clinical rehabilitation needs through rigorous biomechanical analysis. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a decisive shift toward personalized rehabilitation systems, where muscle synergy metrics and human-in-the-loop frameworks optimize robotic interventions. This approach demonstrates significant potential for stroke recovery and amputation rehabilitation, particularly in ankle/foot biomechanics and return-to-sport protocols. Her scientific recognition includes: Xsens Biomechanics Challenge 2022 - Third Place Díaz Pinilla actively shapes the field through conference leadership (including chairing BioRob 2024) and peer review for IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. As a core member of VUB's Human Physiology and Sports Physiotherapy Research Group, she fosters international collaborations visible in her research network, with emphasis on translating biomechanical insights into clinical rehabilitation tools. Her involvement in the 2023 Women in STEM campaign highlights commitment to diversity in academic engineering.

• Neurogastroenterology
• Enteric Nervous System
• Biomedical Imaging
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Pieter Vanden Berghe is a full professor at the KU Leuven Faculty of Medicine , affiliated with the Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism . He serves as head of the KU Leuven Core Facility Cell and Tissue Imaging Cluster (CIC) and is a member of the KU Leuven Brain Institute (LBI) and the Institute for Single Cell Omics (LISCO) . His research focuses on neurogastroenterology , particularly the enteric nervous system's role in gastrointestinal disorders, using advanced bioimaging and microscopy techniques. PhD in Biomedical Sciences (1995-2000), KU Leuven Master in Biomedical Engineering (1993-1994), KU Leuven Master in Chemical and BioScience Engineering (1990-1993), KU Leuven Bachelor in BioScience Engineering (1988-1990), KU Leuven His research spans mitochondrial transport dynamics in neurons, neuro-immune interactions , and gut-on-a-chip models for drug testing. Recent projects include Fast mesoscale volumetric imaging and Programming enteric neuron differentiation , with a focus on intestinal motility , fibrosis , and neurotransmitter metabolism . Publications highlight collaborations in optical approaches and patch-clamp techniques . He supervises PhD candidates like Tom Venneman and Yi-Ning Kang , teaching courses in Biomedical Measurement , Microscopy , and Gastroenterology . Current lab affiliations include the Lab for Enteric NeuroScience (LENS) and Cell Imaging Core (CIC) .

Adrian Rangaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Organoid Engineering
• Microfluidics
• Stem Cell Mechanics
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Adrian Ranga is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering within KU Leuven's Faculty of Engineering Science . He leads research at the BioMechanics (BMe) section, with affiliations to multiple institutes including the KU Leuven Institute of Physics-based Modeling for In Silico Health , Brain Institute , and Institute for Single Cell Omics . His work focuses on organoid engineering , mechanical force manipulation , and vascularization technologies using microfluidic devices . Key Research Areas: Vascular and neural organoid development Microfluidic cell culture systems Mechanotransduction mechanisms Stem cell-based tissue engineering Recent Publications (2025–2024) demonstrate expertise in 3D bioprinting , force-mediated angiogenesis , and comparative neurodevelopment across species. His patent applications include discrete cell culture microenvironments and photopolymerized devices . Collaborative projects span the Interreg Biomat-on-Chip Consortium and FWO-funded initiatives .

• Motor Memory Consolidation
• Sleep Neuroscience
• Neurorehabilitation
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Genevieve Albouy serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Human Movement Sciences at KU Leuven and is an active member of the KU Leuven Brain Institute (LBI). Her academic profile centers on the intersection of motor control, memory systems, and sleep neuroscience, with particular emphasis on neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's disease. She contributes to interdisciplinary research through collaborative projects examining how sleep architecture influences motor memory consolidation. Dr. Albouy's research program investigates how sleep-dependent processes mediate motor memory consolidation, with special focus on phase-specific neural mechanisms during slow-wave sleep. Her work employs multimodal approaches including fMRI, EEG, and non-invasive brain stimulation to dissect cortico-striatal-hippocampal network interactions during motor learning. Current projects explore schema-mediated memory integration, targeted memory reactivation techniques, and the impact of Parkinson's disease on online/offline learning dynamics, revealing compensatory neural mechanisms in neurodegenerative populations. Analysis of her recent publication trajectory shows concentrated investigation into sleep-motor memory interactions, with increasing emphasis on clinical translation for Parkinson's disease rehabilitation. Her work demonstrates how targeted interventions during specific sleep phases can enhance motor memory consolidation, while her Parkinson's research identifies paradoxical offline learning enhancements that may inform novel neurorehabilitation strategies. Dr. Albouy has secured significant research funding as promoter of the project 'Modulating motor memory with noninvasive brain stimulation: a multimodal neuroimaging study' (2017-2023) and co-promoter of 'Schema and Motor Memory: A Multimodal Neuroscience Study' (2019-2024) and 'Connectivity in Large-Scale Brain Networks and Sleep-Dependent Motor Memory Consolidation' (2019-2023). She serves as co-supervisor for doctoral candidates, including Reverberi's thesis on schema and motor memory, and actively collaborates with international teams studying sleep-dependent memory processes. As a core member of the KU Leuven Brain Institute, she contributes to interdisciplinary neuroscience initiatives focusing on large-scale brain networks. Her laboratory work integrates sleep monitoring, neuroimaging, and behavioral paradigms to investigate memory consolidation mechanisms, with recent expansions into clinical applications for neurodegenerative disorders through collaborations with movement disorder specialists.

• Spatial Navigation
• Memory Systems
• Neural Circuits
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Fabian Kloosterman is a Lecturer at KU Leuven's Laboratory for Biological Psychology, with additional affiliations at the KU Leuven Brain Institute (LBI) and the KU Leuven Institute for Integration of Micro- and Nano-scale Technologies (LIMNI). His research focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying spatial navigation and memory processes. His research interests center on understanding brain circuit function in spatial navigation and memory. Using advanced electrophysiological and biochemical approaches in rodent models, Kloosterman investigates hippocampal-prefrontal interactions, spatial coding mechanisms along neural axes, and the role of neural oscillations in cognitive processes. His work bridges systems neuroscience with technological innovation in neural recording methodologies. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on spatial coding mechanisms, particularly in the hippocampus and connected structures. His research employs high-density neural probes and optogenetic techniques to investigate how brain circuits process spatial information and support memory functions. A recurring theme involves examining the relationship between neural oscillations (particularly theta rhythms and sharp-wave ripples) and cognitive processes. Kloosterman actively supervises doctoral candidates, with several students completing PhD theses under his guidance on topics related to spatial coding, memory systems, and neural circuit function. His research is supported by multiple active grants through KU Leuven's research portal, including projects investigating cognitive flexibility, retrosplenial cortex function, and hippocampal-prefrontal interactions. He leads research within the Laboratory for Biological Psychology, focusing on neural circuit mechanisms of cognition. His team employs cutting-edge electrophysiological techniques combined with behavioral paradigms to investigate how distributed brain networks support spatial navigation and memory processes.