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Organisation profile
Introduction / mission
The Research Laboratory on Electromagnetics for Care & Cure (EM4C&C) is an important and fast growing topic within the Electromagnetics Group at the Eindhoven University of Technology. The EM4C&C lab investigates novel approaches for application of electromagnetic waves in medical applications, like neurostimulation (tDCS/TI/FUS), magnetic resonance (MR) guided thermal therapy and wireless communication with implanted electronics.
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The lab develops novel electromagnetic technologies, in close collaboration with medical and industrial partners, aimed at direct impact for patients and society.
Organisation profile
The lab is chaired by Prof. Dr. Ir. Maarten Paulides, and the main themes of research are:
- Neurostimulation – led by Dr. Ir. Rob Mestrom, supported by Prof. Dr. Paul Boon (also UZGent)
- Clinical MR hardware – led by Dr. I Zivkovic, supported by Dr. Debra Rivera
- MR guided therapy - led by Prof. Dr. Ir. Maarten Paulides (also Erasmus MC), supported by Prof. Dr. Coen Hurkmans (also Catharina Hospital)
- In-body sensing and power transfer – led by Dr. Ir. Sander Bronckers, supported by Dr. Ir. Ad Reniers and Prof. Dr. Ir. Huib Visser (also IMEC)
The research spans from fundamental work on the modelling of electromagnetic wave interaction with tissues to the development, evaluation and validation of novel techniques, tools and devices. Examples are understanding and modelling of neurostimulation and the development of novel heating devices for MR imaging guided cancer therapy. Our approach is based on multidisciplinary health-related research projects that are being conducted in synergy with medical partners and a wide range of industries (small, medium and large enterprises). Whenever required, we seek to supplement our electromagnetic expertise with the strengths of other groups of the TU/e, including sensing, modeling, imaging, monitoring, minimally-invasive interventions, ICT embedded systems and ubiquitous computing.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Profiles
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Laura J.C. Barendsz
- Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics - Doctoral Candidate
- Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics for Care + Cure Research Lab (EM4Care+Cure)
- Electrical Engineering, Center for Care & Cure Technology Eindhoven - Doctoral Candidate
Person: Prom. : doctoral candidate (PhD)
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Steven Beumer, MSc
- Electrical Engineering, Center for Care & Cure Technology Eindhoven
- Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics for Care + Cure Research Lab (EM4Care+Cure)
- Eindhoven MedTech Innovation Center - University Researcher
- Electrical Engineering, NeuroPlatform
- Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics - University Researcher
Person: Prom. : doctoral candidate (PhD), OWP : University Teacher / Researcher
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Paul A.J.M. Boon
- Electrical Engineering, Center for Care & Cure Technology Eindhoven - Full Professor
- Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics for Care + Cure Research Lab (EM4Care+Cure)
- Eindhoven MedTech Innovation Center - Full Professor
- Electrical Engineering, NeuroPlatform
- Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics - Full Professor
Person: HGL : Professor
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INTENSE - Innovative NeuroTEchNology for SociEty 17619
van der Hagen, D. (Project communication officer), Bronckers, L. A. (Project communication officer), Driessen, L. (Project communication officer), Paulides, M. M. (Project Manager) & Driessen, L. (Project member)
1/07/20 → 30/11/27
Project: Second tier
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17918 Learn-2-Act: Learning-based Control in MR-guided Hyperthermia for3D Adaptive Cancer Therapy
van der Hagen, D. (Project communication officer), van Wesel, P. H. (Project communication officer) & Paulides, M. M. (Project Manager)
1/07/20 → 30/06/24
Project: Second tier
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Learning based control in MR-guided hyperthermia for 3D adaptive therapy (Learn 2 act)
van der Hagen, D. (Project communication officer), Heemels, W. P. M. H. (Project Manager) & Nouwens, S. (Project member)
1/01/20 → 31/12/24
Project: Second tier
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1H23Na-TiCEPT - Wideband 1H and 23Na tissue composition based electrical property tomography
Barendsz, L. J. C., Sumser, K., Tse, D. H. Y., Jansen, J. F. A., Mestrom, R. M. C. & Paulides, M. M., 17 Jan 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › Academic
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A Differential Series-Fed Dipole Array for D-Band Sensing in Wafer Level Package Technology
de Kok, M., Escobari Vargas, P., Meyer, E., Mueller, F., Braun, T., Reniers, A. C. F. & Johannsen, U., 21 May 2025, 2025 19th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2025. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 5 p. 10999199Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review
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A Scalable Differential Series-fed Dipole Array for D-band Radar in Wafer-Level Package Technology
de Kok, M., Escobari Vargas, P., Meyer, E., Mueller, F., Braun, T., Reniers, A. C. F. & Johannsen, U., 19 Jul 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Reviews of Electromagnetics. XXResearch output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Prizes
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Co-recipient (last author) of the 2015 Editor’s award for the best paper (physics) in the International Journal of Hyperthermia
Paulides, M. M. (Recipient), 1 Nov 2016
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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Co-recipient of the Editor’s award for the best paper (physics) in the International Journal of Hyperthermia in 2022
Paulides, M. (Recipient), 1 Nov 2023
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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Co-supervisor of a Gezel Awardee of Technology Foundation STW.
Paulides, M. (Recipient), 1 Oct 2017
Prize: Other › Discipline related › Professional
Activities
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IC Tycoon
Raaijmakers, E. A. L. (Speaker)
15 Apr 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Scientific
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19th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation
Verwer, S. J. (Organiser), Dilz, R. (Organiser), Luiten, O. J. (Organiser) & Reniers, A. C. F. (Organiser)
30 Mar 2025 → 4 Apr 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Conference › Scientific
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27th European Microwave Week, EuMW 2024
Reniers, A. C. F. (Organiser), Geubbels, L. (Organiser), Verdaasdonk, M. (Organiser), Geerarts, J. (Organiser), Reniers, N. (Organiser) & Smolders, A. B. (Organiser)
23 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Workshop, seminar, course or exhibition › Scientific
Press/Media
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https://www.volkskrant.nl/tech/chips-worden-steeds-kleiner-geavanceerder-en-belangrijker-hoe-worden-ze-gemaakt~bb667844/
Raaijmakers, E. A. L., Radulov, G. I., Baltus, P. G. M., van Dommele, A. R., Voeten, J. P. M. & Williams, K. A.
5/07/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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EditieNL news broadcast: "Chip in je kop"
30/01/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Stripverhaal over PhD Electromagnetische Breinstimulatie
7/06/23 → 17/06/23
1 item of Media coverage, 2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Research
Research areas
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Neurology
Mestrom, R. M. C. (Researcher), Zinger, S. (Researcher), Bax, N. A. M. (Content manager), van der Hagen, D. (Content manager) & Sanders, R. (Content manager)
Impact: Research Topic/Theme (at group level)
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Student theses
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Applying Neural Networks to Predict SAR in Hyperthermia Treatment Planning
Van de Vorst, D. (Author), van Sloun, R. J. G. (Supervisor 1) & Paulides, M. M. (Supervisor 2), 7 Dec 2020Student thesis: Master
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Design, Implementation and Validation of a Receive Array for MR Thermometry during Hyperthermia Treatments in the Intact Breast
Bijl, N. (Author), Sumser, K. (Supervisor 1), 7 Jul 2025Student thesis: Master
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Design and Optimization of a Wireless Power Transfer System for Charging a Biomedical Implant
Beumer, S. (Author), Visser, H. J. (Supervisor 1) & Mestrom, R. M. C. (Supervisor 2), 1 May 2019Student thesis: Master