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Pushing The Boundaries of Biomedical Engineering

Our research spans three interconnected domains, each targeting unmet clinical needs.

Our research spans three interconnected domains, each targeting unmet clinical needs.

Implantable Devices & Neuromodulation

  • Gastric electrical stimulation for obesity
  • Vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy
  • Bladder monitoring systems
  • Optical stimulation
  • Neurological signal processing & modelling

Soft Medical Devices

  • Eco-design of reusable/recyclable endoscopes
  • Plasma disinfection of endoscopes
  • Miniaturized endoscopic force sensors
  • Hydrogel EEG electrodes for fast setup
     

Biomechanical Analysis

  • Experimental and numerical analysis
  • Human joint mechanics
  • Orthopedics and traumatology
  • Biomaterial characterization
  • Animal model studies

COLLABORATIONS

We work with leading hospitals, research institutes, and clinical facilities to bring our innovations closer to patients.

 
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IoNS

Institute of Neuroscience
 
⇒ Design and development of chronic setups to monitor epileptic rats

BLU ULB

Brussels Laboratory of the Universe
 
⇒ Development and optimization of a pressure myography system based on an open-source design

SimLabs

Laboratoire d'apprentissage des métiers de la santé par la simulation
 
⇒ Design and manufacturing of tracheotomy model for training

LCLD

Center for Research in Cognition & Neurosciences
 
⇒ Implementation of an algorithm for the detection of specific biomarkers in sleep EEG
Updated on April 16, 2026