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Frank Baaijens is a full Soft Tissue Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His expertise includes computational (bio)mechanics, rheology, and regenerative medicine. From April 2015- May 2023, Frank Baaijens served as Rector Magnificus at TU/e. He focused on strengthening the university’s education and research and working on finding solutions to societal challenges. He fostered cross-disciplinary research and continued innovating the educational methods of the university.
Academic background
Frank Baaijens received his PhD from TU/e in 1987. In 1985 he joined Philips Research Laboratories in Eindhoven to work on Computational Mechanics. Since 1990, he has been a part-time professor of Computational Rheology at the Eindhoven University of Technology. In July 1995 he was appointed full professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. In October 2002 he was appointed full professor in the Department of BioMedical Engineering (Soft Tissue Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering). From 2003 to 2007, he was Dean of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, and from 2007 to 2014, he was Scientific Director of the national research program on BioMedical Materials (BMM). From 2015-2023 he served as Rector Magnificus of the Eindhoven University of Technology.
The first half of his career was dedicated to computational rheology emphasizing on the analysis of viscoelastic flows of polymer solutions and melts. The switch to biomedical engineering changed his research focus to regenerative medicine and in particular, the engineering of living heart valves. Based on this research, several biomedical technology companies were founded, resulting in clinical applications.
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"It is incredibly rewarding to witness the personal and professional growth of young talent when they are engaged in academic education and research"
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In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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A multiscale computational model of arterial growth and remodeling including Notch signaling
van Asten, J. G. M., Latorre, M., Karakaya, C., Baaijens, F. P. T., Sahlgren, C. M., Ristori, T., Humphrey, J. D. & Loerakker, S., 6 Apr 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology. XX, XResearch output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Computational analysis of the role of mechanosensitive Notch signaling in arterial adaptation to hypertension
van Asten, J. G. M., Ristori, T., Nolan, D. R., Lally, C., Baaijens, F. P. T., Sahlgren, C. M. & Loerakker, S., Sept 2022, In: Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. 133, 15 p., 105325.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Next-generation tissue-engineered heart valves with repair, remodelling and regeneration capacity
Fioretta, E. S., Motta, S. E., Lintas, V., Loerakker, S., Parker, K. K., Baaijens, F. P. T., Falk, V., Hoerstrup, S. P. & Emmert, M. Y., Feb 2021, In: Nature Reviews Cardiology. 18, 2, p. 92-116 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Controlling the adaption behaviour of next-generation tissue-engineered cardiovascular implants via computational modelling: Will computational modelling help to expedite clinical translation of nextgeneration bioengineered implants?
Loerakker, S., Baaijens, F. P. T., Hoerstrup, S. P. & Emmert, M. Y., 7 Mar 2020, In: European Heart Journal. 41, 10, p. 1069-1073 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Geometry influences inflammatory host cell response and remodeling in tissue-engineered heart valves in-vivo
Motta, S. E., Fioretta, E. S., Lintas, V., Dijkman, P. E., Hilbe, M., Frese, L., Cesarovic, N., Loerakker, S., Baaijens, F. P. T., Falk, V., Hoerstrup, S. P. & Emmert, M. Y., 16 Nov 2020, In: Scientific Reports. 10, 1, 14 p., 19882.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Data belonging to the publication: "Computational analysis of the role of mechanosensitive Notch signaling in arterial adaptation to hypertension"
van Asten, J. G. M. (Contributor), Ristori, T. (Creator), Nolan, D. R. (Creator), Lally, C. (Creator), Baaijens, F. P. T. (Creator), Sahlgren, C. M. (Creator) & Loerakker, S. (Creator), 4TU.Centre for Research Data, 7 Jul 2022
DOI: 10.4121/20237562
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Fourth European Rheology Conference 4-9 September, 1994, Sevilla
Frank P.T. Baaijens (Speaker)
4 Sept 1994Activity: Talk or presentation types › Contributed talk › Scientific
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Second World Conference in Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics, May 1–5, 1994, Basel, Switzerland
Frank P.T. Baaijens (Speaker)
1 May 1994Activity: Talk or presentation types › Contributed talk › Scientific
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conference; Second National Mechanics Congress in The Netherlands, on November 16-18, 1992 ROLDUC Abbey Kerkrade, The Netherlands; 1992-11-16; 1992-11-16
Frank P.T. Baaijens (Speaker)
16 Nov 1992Activity: Talk or presentation types › Contributed talk › Scientific
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Prof. Silvia Lenaerts of University of Antwerp becomes new TU/e rector
16/01/23 → 17/01/23
2 items of Media coverage
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Prof. Silvia Lenaerts Of University Of Antwerp Becomes New TU/e Rector
17/01/23
1 item of Media coverage
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"Cell chatter" critical for arterial thickening
Jordy G.M. van Asten, Cecilia M. Sahlgren, Tommaso Ristori & Frank P.T. Baaijens
15/08/22
3 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Cell chatter tells story of arterial thickening
Jordy G.M. van Asten, Cecilia M. Sahlgren, Tommaso Ristori & Frank P.T. Baaijens
12/08/22 → 13/08/22
3 items of Media coverage
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Thesis
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Geometrisch en fysisch niet-lineair gedrag van rotatorisch symmetrische membranen
Author: Baaijens, F., 28 Feb 1983Supervisor: Janssen, J. D. (Supervisor 1) & Brekelmans, W. A. M. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
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