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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"
Expertise related to 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. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A call for standardization: evaluating different methodologies to induce in vitro foreign body giant cell formation for biomaterials research and design
Conner, T. S., Baaijens, F. P. T., Bouten, C. V. C., Angeloni, L. & Smits, A. I. P. M. (Corresponding author), 1 Mar 2025, In: Acta Biomaterialia. 194, p. 20-37 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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In vitro model assesses the susceptibility of polymeric scaffolds for material-driven heart valve regeneration to calcification
van der Valk, D. C., Hoes, C. M., Rasenberg, Y. M. H., Bartels, P. A. A., Angeloni, L., de Kort, B. J., Janssen, P. J. F. M., Baaijens, F. P. T., Smits, A. I. P. M. & Bouten, C. V. C. (Corresponding author), Aug 2025, In: In Vitro Models. 4, 2, p. 157-175 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Modulating biomechanical and integrating biochemical cues to foster adaptive remodeling of tissue engineered matrices for cardiovascular implants
Breitenstein, P., Visser, V. L., Motta, S. E., Martin, M., Generali, M., Baaijens, F. P. T., Loerakker, S., Breuer, C. K., Hoerstrup, S. P. & Emmert, M. Y. (Corresponding author), 1 May 2025, In: Acta Biomaterialia. 197, p. 48-67 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Smooth leaflets with curved belly and attachment edge profiles promote adaptive remodeling in tissue-engineered heart valves: an in silico study
Visser, V. L., Motta, S. E., Hoerstrup, S. P., Baaijens, F. P. T., Loerakker, S. (Corresponding author) & Emmert, M. Y. (Corresponding author-nrf), Jun 2025, In: Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology. 24, 3, p. 811-828 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Computational analysis of heart valve growth and remodeling after the Ross procedure
Middendorp, E., Braeu, F., Baaijens, F. P. T., Humphrey, J. D., Cyron, C. J. & Loerakker, S. (Corresponding author), Dec 2024, In: Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology. 23, 6, p. 1889-1907 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Datasets
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Data underlying the publication: Computational analysis of heart valve growth and remodeling after the Ross procedure
Middendorp, E. (Creator), Braeu, F. (Creator), Baaijens, F. P. T. (Creator), Humphrey, J. D. (Creator), Cyron, C. J. (Creator) & Loerakker, S. (Creator), 4TU.Centre for Research Data, 1 Sept 2024
DOI: 10.4121/0d75d445-0f1a-4e92-9b80-bec9afc10556, https://data.4tu.nl/datasets/0d75d445-0f1a-4e92-9b80-bec9afc10556 and one more link, https://data.4tu.nl/datasets/0d75d445-0f1a-4e92-9b80-bec9afc10556/1 (show fewer)
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Data belonging to the publication "A multiscale computational model of arterial growth and remodeling including Notch signaling"
van Asten, J. G. M. (Creator), Latorre, M. (Creator), Karakaya, C. (Creator), Baaijens, F. P. T. (Creator), Sahlgren, C. M. (Creator), Ristori, T. (Creator), Humphrey, J. D. (Creator) & Loerakker, S. (Creator), 4TU.Centre for Research Data, 18 Oct 2023
DOI: 10.4121/22040729, https://data.4tu.nl/datasets/9fe0ab83-7577-4cc0-8fc1-ebc9e6df297a and one more link, https://data.4tu.nl/datasets/9fe0ab83-7577-4cc0-8fc1-ebc9e6df297a/1 (show fewer)
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Supplementary Material for: Collagen Matrix Remodeling in Stented Pulmonary Arteries after Transapical Heart Valve Replacement
Ghazanfari, S. (Creator), Driessen-Mol, A. (Creator), Hoerstrup, S. P. (Creator), Baaijens, F. P. T. (Creator) & Bouten, C. V. C. (Creator), Karger Publishers, 19 Mar 2016
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5129140
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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, https://data.4tu.nl/articles/_/20237562
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Activities
- 3 Contributed talk
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Fourth European Rheology Conference 4-9 September, 1994, Sevilla
Baaijens, F. P. T. (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
Baaijens, F. P. T. (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
Baaijens, F. P. T. (Speaker)
16 Nov 1992Activity: Talk or presentation types › Contributed talk › Scientific
Courses
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Numerical analysis of continua
Loerakker, S., van Turnhout, M. C., Ristori, T. & Baaijens, F. P. T. 1/09/24 → 31/08/26
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Numerical analysis of continua
van Turnhout, M. C., Loerakker, S., Ristori, T. & Baaijens, F. P. T. 1/09/13 → 31/08/26
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Numerical Analysis of Continua II
Baaijens, F. P. T., van Turnhout, M. C. & Loerakker, S. 1/09/15 → 31/08/26
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Press/Media
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GLOBAL ROUND UP SECTOR WEEKLY: UNIVERSITY NEWSLETTER OF WEEK-ENDED NOV 05, 2023
Baaijens, F. P. T., Steinbuch, M., Mulder, W. J. M., den Toonder, J. M. J. & Lüttge, R.
6/11/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Six TU/e researchers appointed fellows of the new Netherlands Academy of Engineering
Baaijens, F. P. T., Steinbuch, M., Mulder, W. J. M., den Toonder, J. M. J., Lüttge, R. & Fitzgerald, B.
2/11/23 → 3/11/23
2 items of Media coverage
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Frank Baaijens accedes to WUR supervisory board
25/09/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Eindhoven University of Technology: Collaboration and Excellence at the Heart of New Executive Board
Baaijens, F. P. T., van den Heuvel, E. R. & Heynderickx, I. E. J.
7/09/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Professor Frank Baaijens Receives Huiskes Medal for Pioneering Contributions in Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering
Loerakker, S., Ristori, T. & Baaijens, F. P. T.
11/07/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Thesis
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Geometrisch en fysisch niet-lineair gedrag van rotatorisch symmetrische membranen
Baaijens, F. (Author), Janssen, J. D. (Supervisor 1) & Brekelmans, W. A. M. (Supervisor 2), 28 Feb 1983Student thesis: Master
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