Inaugural lecture prof.dr.ir. Maarten Paulides

Prof.dr.ir. Maarten Paulides was appointed full-time Professor of Biomedical Electromagnetics at the Department of Electrical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology on July 1, 2021. He will deliver his inaugural lecture on June 3, 2022.

About the lecture

The noninvasive nature of electromagnetic waves, and their distinct features at different frequencies, places them at the core of many medical applications. Current medical technology design approaches are based on single-physics design, and are therefore highly iterative. In contrast to such single domain design, Paulides’ approach is to put bio-physics-model-based design approaches in the spotlight. Driven by the clinical need, he develops electromagnetic applications building upon deep understanding and accurate modelling of the full imaging or therapy chain: biological effects, intervention, dosimetry and clinical outcome. These models form pivotal input for pre-planning, safety studies and development of new approaches.
During his lecture, Maarten Paulides will share the history of the biomedical electromagnetics field, the results of his research (primarily in hyperthermia therapy) and his vision on the future of the field. He will also address the need for collaboration, and the role of TU/e, in this inherently multi-disciplinary field.