CV

PhD Researcher

KU Leuven - STADIUS

Efficient Deep Learning using Autonomous Linear State Space Models.

• Promotor: Prof. dr. ir. Alexander Bertrand (STADIUS, KU Leuven).
• Copromotor: Reto A. Wildhaber (FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland).
• Focuses on improving deep learning efficiency for high-dimensional or high-throughput data by using autonomous linear state space models and efficient recursive updates for resource-constrained and real-time applications.

Teaching Assistant

KU Leuven

Digital Signal Processing

Student Researcher

KU Leuven - MIRC

Mentored by Prof. dr. ir. Frederik Maes and dr. Ahmed Radwan.

• Project: ATLAS: Automated Tissue and Lesions Analysis System.
• Developed a state-of-the-art image parcellation tool for multimodal lesioned brain MR images.
• Work contributed to an upcoming paper submission.

Student Researcher

KU Leuven - MIRC

Mentored by Prof. dr. ir. Frederik Maes and Prof. dr. Vincent Vandecaveye.

• Developed a state-of-the-art image segmentation tool on DW-MR images.
• Integrated the solution in the MIM system at UZ Leuven.

Teaching Assistant

KU Leuven

Information Processing and Transmission

Tutor

Slaagsleutels

Calculus, Physics, and Programming courses.

Master of Biomedical Engineering

KU Leuven

Biomedical Engineering

• Result: summa cum laude (86.14%).
• Exchange semester at ETH Zurich, result: summa cum laude (95%).
• Master thesis: A Systematic Evaluation Framework of Generative Deep Learning for 10-second 12-lead Synthetic ECG Signals.

Bachelor of Engineering Sciences

KU Leuven

Biomedical Technology and Electrotechnical Engineering

• Result: magna cum laude (78.69%).
• Honours Program project on deep-learning-based classification and prediction of breathing patterns (Prof. dr. ir. Sofie Pollin).

Secondary Education

Sint-Albertuscollege Haasrode

Maths-Latin

1st Place (Technical), Engineering Case Competition

VTK and Industria Leuven

Concept to use waste heat from AI data centers in the beer-brewing process of an AB InBev plant.

2nd Place (Technical), Data4Good Festival

Hertie School Berlin

AI-driven tool to help the International Organization for Migration quickly gather and summarize multilingual news.

Golden Chalk Award

KU Leuven

Best teaching assistant award, voted by students.

Laureate P&O3 - Sunhouse

Alumni Association, Engineering Sciences

Developed an algorithm minimizing energy consumption in a green-energy-driven household.

Youngster Committee Member

NCBME

• Supported the organization of annual conference activities.

Founder

Biomedix - VTK Leuven

• Coordinated the team to design and run events for biomedical engineering students.
• Built and maintained sponsor partnerships to increase event quality and reach.

Team Member IT

VTK Leuven

• Managed and maintained digital services including wiki, online ticketing, and stock systems.
• Solved technical problems and worked with PHP, Next.js, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Member, Permanent Education Committee

KU Leuven

Half-Time President

Third-Year Engineering Organization

• Organized activities for third-year engineering students.

Kanweek President

First and Second Year Engineers and Architects Organization

• Led organization and execution of activities for first- and second-year students.