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Team

Researcher

Bert Bonroy

Fascinated by how technology can support care today and tomorrow.

Researcher

Birthe Sels

Social work researcher with a passion for fostering and enhancing care and well-being within our society.

Researcher

Charlotte Horemans

Enthusiastic food researcher with a heart for care.

Researcher

Daniel Morales

Passionate about design and mechanisms, will 3d scan you and make you an exoskeleton if you let him. 

Researcher

Dorien Gryp

Loneliness researcher with a passion for public spaces. Always in the mood for a concert.

Researcher

Glen Debard

Researcher committed to introducing technology in (mental) health care for young and old.

Research staff

Griet Verellen

All-round research support officer. Helping hand for solving (ad hoc) problems (jack-of-all-trades)

Researcher

Hajar Ghaem

Applied Data Scientist with focus on AI and machine learning technology in the health domain.

Researcher

Hannelore Boey

Fascinated by the moving human, always up for an active break.

Researcher

Herman De Pauw

Research staff

Ine Willemse

Research support specialist who manages the financial aspects of projects. A curious problem solver who enjoys good food.

Researcher

Inge Piedfort

Speech therapist fascinated by technology that supports communication, with the aim of creating an inclusive society

Researcher

Inge Van den Herrewegen

Forever on the path to essence and truth. Inspires at the bridge between theory and practice, science and connection.

Researcher

Jan Dekelver

Wetenschapscommunicator

Jef Van Baelen

Communication specialist who loves beautiful sentences and clear formulations.

Researcher

Jo Daems

Occupational therapist inspired by individuals with disabilities, dedicated to creating an inclusive society through research.

Researcher

Karolien Baldewijns

Committed researcher who enjoys exploring new paths and has a passion for empowerment.

Researcher

Kirsten Denis

A creative, sociable, and curious speech therapist, always ready to help and inform people who have difficulty with speech.

Researcher

Koen Janssens

Seeks to create a healthy body for all. Passionate about anatomy. Physiotherapist, coach, cook, and (forced) K3-lover

Researcher

Kris Cuppens

Draws energy from processing, analysing and presenting data. Always in the mood for a board game.

Researcher

Kurt De Wit

Researcher

Leen Heylen

Fascinated by the topic of loneliness and its management and prevention.

Researcher

Liesbet Lommelen

Fascinated by hands-on social science research & the search for working elements that promote connecting or supporting people, warm heart for vulnerable older people, gets energised by aha erlebnis.

Researcher

Lise Switsers

Driven by curiosity, committed to contributing to a caring society, enjoys listening to life stories.

Research manager

Lieven De Maesschalck

Innovation manager for the team, end-user driven with the aim of creating impact at the intersection of technology and wellbeing.

Researcher

Louis Peeraer

Researcher

Luiza Muraru

Curious about (bio)mechanical assessment of orthotics and prosthetics. Engaged in researching and implementing tailored and innovative solutions within orthopaedic technologies

Researcher

Mario Broeckx

Researcher fascinated by technology, health and the power of breathing. Passionate cyclist and "Climber for Life".

Researcher

Monica Wouters

Researcher

Romy Sels

Specialised in using technology to optimise the rehabilitation process.

Researcher

Roy Sevit

Passionate about using technology that supports humans and all their discomforts, creative and out-of-the-box!

Research manager

Sofie Verhaegen

Proud to lead a passionate team conducting impactful research at the intersection of care, well-being and technology.

Researcher

Tessa Delien

Researcher and occupational therapist dedicated to promoting the inclusion and participation of individuals with disabilities. Everyone has the right to fully participate in our society.

Researcher

Tom Saey

Passionate about automation of personalised 3D design, 3D scanning and 3D printing in healthcare applications.

Researcher

Veerle Creylman

Loves to chat about orthoses, prosthetics and how to make them as optimal as possible, for every patient!

Researcher

Wim De Backer

Occupational therapist with a passion for technology that enables communication for people with disabilities

Researcher

Wim Wouters