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Resume (English only)
Academic Achievements
Known for his ability to explain basic pathophysiology principles and put technical developments in context, resulting in many international collaborations/publications/lectures as well as being requested by centers all over the world for advice on research in cardiovascular mechanics and imaging.
Research Experience
- Tenured Professor of Cardiovascular Imaging&Dynamics at the Medical Faculty in Leuven (1998-04)
- Supervised clinical research at St. George's Hospital in London (2005-6)
- Resident Visiting Professor at the University of Zagreb (2007), Croatia
- ICREA Research Professor in Barcelona at the UPF since Sept. 2008, mentoring the 'Translational Computing in Cardiology' group.
Education
Obtained an MSc in Electronic Engineering and PhD in Medical Sciences (1997, KULeuven, Belgium).
Background
Research interests include Cardiac Imaging, Cardiovascular Dynamics, and Cardiac Function and Deformation. Recognized as an international expert in pathophysiological concepts and (image-based) assessment of CV diseases.