Our Team @ Digital Future Lab
Professors and Senior Researchers
Applied Computer Science Lab
Prof. dr. Fabian Di Fiore
Applied Computer Science Lab
Professor, Researcher coordinator, Financial Manager
Modeling and Simulation, Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, Virtual Reality and Related Simulation, Curriculum and Pedagogy of Science, Technology, and Engineering
Prof. dr. Lode Jorissen
Applied Computer Science Lab
Doctor-assistent
Analog and Digital Signal Processing, Data Visualization and Imaging, Signal Processing, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, and Mathematical Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, Image Processing, Virtual Reality and Related Simulation, Visual Computing, Computer-Aided Design, High-Performance Computing, Distributed Systems, Optical Physics
Prof. dr. Wim Lamotte
Applied Computer Science Lab
Professor, Chairman Capacity Group Informatics
Distributed Systems, Networks and Communication, Communication Networks, Cryptography, Privacy and Security, Parallel Computing, Parallel Programming, High-Performance Computing, Computer Graphics, High-Performance Computing
Prof. dr. Jori Liesenborgs
Applied Computer Science Lab
Professor, Researcher expert
High-Performance Computing, Mathematical Software, Modeling and Simulation, Numerical Computation, Astronomy and Space Sciences, Scientific Computing
Prof. dr. Kris Luyten
Applied Computer Science Lab
Professor, Deputy Managing Director Digital Future Lab, Flanders Make PI, FAIR PI
Human-Computer Interaction, Human-AI Interaction, AI
Prof. dr. Peter Quax
Applied Computer Science Lab
Professor, Flanders Make PI
Networks and Communication
Prof. dr. Raf Ramakers
Applied Computer Science Lab
Professor, Flanders Make PI
Computer Engineering, Information Technology, and Mathematical Engineering, System Design, Human-Centered Design, Product Development
Prof. dr. Gustavo Alberto Rovelo Ruiz
Applied Computer Science Lab
Professor, Flanders Make PI
Human-Computer Interaction, Human-Centered Design, Health Informatics, Interactive and Intelligent Systems, Machine Learning and Decision Making, Artificial Intelligence
Prof. dr. Frank Van Reeth
Applied Computer Science Lab
Professor, Lead Applied Computer Science Lab, Director Digital Future Lab, Flanders Make PI
Computer Graphics, Virtual Reality and Related Simulation, High-Performance Computing, Modeling and Simulation, Human-Computer Interaction
Prof. dr. Maarten Wijnants
Applied Computer Science Lab
Flanders Make Core Lab Manager, Flanders Make PI
Analog and Digital Signal Processing, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, and Mathematical Engineering, Communication Networks, Computer System Architecture, Distributed Systems, Networks and Communication, Web Information Systems, Programming Languages and Technologies, Software Engineering, Multimedia Processing
dr. Cindel Bonneux
Applied Computer Science Lab
Guest researcher
Human-Centered Design, Health Informatics, Human-Computer Interaction
dr. Johan Claes
Applied Computer Science Lab
Guest researcher
Computer Graphics, Computer-Aided Design, Machine Learning and Decision Making, Data Mining, High-Performance Computing, Symbolic Computing, Computer Science
dr. Mariano Di Martino
Applied Computer Science Lab
Guest researcher
Computer Engineering, Information Technology, and Mathematical Engineering
dr. Eva Geurts
Applied Computer Science Lab
Researcher-expert
Human-Computer Interaction, Health Informatics, Virtual Reality and Simulation, Human-Centered Design
dr. Tom Haber
Applied Computer Science Lab
Guest researcher
High-Performance Computing, Modeling and Simulation
dr. Robin Marx
Applied Computer Science Lab
Guest researcher
Communication Networks, Performance Modeling, Networks and Communication, Mobile Technologies, Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, Coding Tools and Techniques, Testing and Debugging, Data Visualization and Imaging
dr. Jan Van den Bergh
Applied Computer Science Lab
Researcher-expert
Human Information Behavior, Human-Computer Interaction, Software Engineering, Programming Languages and Technologies, Human-Centered Design
dr. Bram van Deurzen
Applied Computer Science Lab
Researcher
Computer Engineering, Information Technology, and Mathematical Engineering
ArcK
Prof. dr. Liesbeth Huybrechts
ArcK
Lead ArcK, Professor
Design Practice, Sustainable Design, Architectural Practice, Design Research, Digital Media, Cultural Media, Media Research Methodology, Civic Learning and Community Development, Democratic Innovations
Business Informatics
Prof. dr. Benoît Depaire
Business Informatics
Professor, Chairman Capacity Group Quantitative Methods
Data Mining, Machine Learning and Decision Making, Business Information Management, Artificial Intelligence, Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology
Prof. dr. Mieke Jans
Business Informatics
Professor
Workflow, Process, and Database Management, Knowledge Representation and Machine Learning, Accounting and Auditing, Management Information Systems
Prof. dr. Niels Martin
Business Informatics
Professor
Business Information Management, Mathematical and Quantitative Methods, Business Administration, Workflow, Process, and Database Management, Health Sciences, Data Mining, Health Informatics, Operations Research and Mathematical Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Management Information Systems, Human Information Behavior, Decision and Group Support Systems, Computer Science, Hospital Sciences and Management
Prof. dr. Marijke Swennen
Business Informatics
Professor
Information Technologies, Business Information Management, Management Information Systems, Organizational Management
dr. Gert Janssenswillen
Business Informatics
Doctor-assistent
Applied Economics, Economics and Business Administration, Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology, Computer Programs, Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology, Experimental Design, Data Visualization and Imaging
dr. Frank Vanhoenshoven
Business Informatics
Researcher-expert
Machine Learning and Decision Making, Neural, Evolutionary, and Fuzzy Computation, Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, Data Mining
Engineering Materials and Applications
Prof. dr. Nick Michiels
Engineering Materials and Applications
Professor, Flanders Make PI
High-Performance Computing, Analog and Digital Signal Processing, Data Visualization and Imaging, Signal Processing, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, and Mathematical Engineering, Single-Cell Data Analysis, Machine Learning and Decision Making, Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, Image Processing, Virtual Reality and Related Simulation, Visual Computing, High-Performance Computing, Computer-Aided Design, Parallel Computing
Prof. dr. Davy Vanacken
Engineering Materials and Applications
Professor, Flanders Make PI
Human-Computer Interaction, Human-Centered Design, Interactive and Intelligent Systems, Decision and Group Support Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Decision Making, Virtual Reality and Related Simulation, Software Engineering
Media, Art and Design
Prof. dr. Bert Willems
Media, Art and Design
Professor
Artificial Intelligence, Sensory Processes and Perception, Visual Arts
Researchers
Applied Computer Science Lab
Jeroen Ceyssens
Applied Computer Science Lab
Researcher
Human-Computer Interaction, Virtual Reality and Simulation, Software Engineering
Sven Coppers
Applied Computer Science Lab
Guest researcher
Human-Computer Interaction, Ubiquitous Computing, Visual Data Analysis, Interactive and Intelligent Systems
Tom De Weyer
Applied Computer Science Lab
Researcher
Interactive and Intelligent Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, Human-Centered Design, Rehabilitation Engineering
Gilles Eerlings
Applied Computer Science Lab
PhD bursary
Machine Learning and Decision Making, Artificial Intelligence, Human-Computer Interaction
Tijl Elens
Applied Computer Science Lab
Researcher
Human-Computer Interaction, Human-centered design, Interactive and Intelligent Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Decision Making, Adaptive Agents and Intelligent Robotics
Shiva Hosseinnejad
Applied Computer Science Lab
Researcher
Computer Vision, Image Processing, Virtual Reality and Related Simulation, Cosmology and Extragalactic Astronomy, Condensed Matter Physics and Nanophysics, Materials Physics
Mathias Jans
Applied Computer Science Lab
Researcher
Information and Computer Science, Virtual Reality and Related Simulation
Hannes Keunen
Applied Computer Science Lab
PhD bursary
Video Communication, Neural, Evolutionary and Fuzzy Computation, Image Processing, Pattern Recognition and Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Machine Learning and Decision Making, Analog and Digital Signal Processing
Joren Michels
Applied Computer Science Lab
Researcher
Machine Learning and Decision Making, Computer Vision, Image Processing
Alexander Rasch
Applied Computer Science Lab
Software Engineer
Human-Robot Interaction, Virtual Reality, Digital Twins
Jarne Thys
Applied Computer Science Lab
PhD bursary
Artificial Intelligence, Human-Computer Interaction, Human-Centered Design, Machine Learning and Decision Making, Interactive and Intelligent Systems
Mike Vandersanden
Applied Computer Science Lab
PhD bursary
Video Communication, Data Communication, System Software and Middleware
Arno Verstraete
Applied Computer Science Lab
Researcher
Virtual Reality and Related Simulation, Human-Computer Interaction, Networks and Communication, Communication Networks
Business Informatics
Emmelien De Roock
Business Informatics
Guest researcher
Workflow, Process, and Database Management, Business Information Management, Mathematical and Quantitative Methods, Business Administration
Dries Jarijch
Business Informatics
PhD bursary
Economics and Business Administration, Cognitive Processes, Learning and Behavior, Business Information Management
Leen Jooken
Business Informatics
Guest researcher
Data Mining, Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, Machine Learning and Decision Making, Information Technologies, Human Information Behavior, Knowledge Management, Business Information Management, Management Information Systems
Manal Laghmouch
Business Informatics
FWO PhD bursary
Economics and Business Administration, Machine Learning and Decision Making, Data Mining, Information Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge Representation and Machine Learning, Accounting and Auditing, Business Information Management, Management Information Systems
Shameer Kumar Pradan
Business Informatics
PhD bursary
Information Technologies, Accounting and Auditing
Maxim Riebus
Business Informatics
PhD bursary
Business Information Management, Workflow, Process, and Database Management, Data Mining, Health Informatics, Decision and Group Support Systems, Computer Science, Hospital Sciences and Management
Gythe Stans
Business Informatics
PhD bursary
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Decision Making, Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, Data Mining, Information and Computer Sciences, Information Systems, Data Models, Human Information Behavior, Applied Economics, Business Economics
Greg Van Houdt
Business Informatics
Guest researcher
Data Mining, Machine Learning and Decision Making, Information Technologies, Knowledge Management, Business Information Management
Jessica Van Suetendael
Business Informatics
FWO PhD bursary
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Decision Making, Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, Data Mining, Information and Computer Sciences, Information Systems, Data Models, Human Information Behavior, Applied Economics, Business Economics
Engineering Materials and Applications
Junhong Chen
Engineering Materials and Applications
Guest researcher
Computer Vision, Robotic Manipulation, and Interfaces
Sarah Frémann
Engineering Materials and Applications
Researcher
Virtual Reality and Related Simulation, Human-Computer Interaction
Steven Moonen
Engineering Materials and Applications
Researcher
Machine Learning, Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, Virtual Reality and Related Simulation, Computer-Aided Design, Image Processing
Kristof Overdulve
Engineering Materials and Applications
Researcher
Analog and Digital Signal Processing, Data Visualization and Imaging, Scientific Computing, Modeling and Simulation, High-Performance Computing
Sebe Vanbrabant
Engineering Materials and Applications
PhD bursary
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Decision Making, Human-Computer Interaction, Interactive and Intelligent Systems, Human-Centered Design
Joni Vanherck
Engineering Materials and Applications
PhD bursary
Computer Engineering, Information Technology, and Mathematical Engineering, Computer Vision, Multimedia Processing, Visual Computing, Image Processing, Virtual Reality and Related Simulation
Brent Zoomers
Engineering Materials and Applications
FWO PhD bursary
Virtual Reality and Related Simulation, Visual Computing
Support Staff
Kristel Renaers
Applied Computer Science Lab
Financial Management
Accountancy, Financial Optimization, Financial Monitoring and Control
Wendy Reynders
Applied Computer Science Lab
Office Management
Office Organization, Front Office, Daily Office Operations
Valorisation and Research Managers
dr. Mieke Haesen
Applied Computer Science Lab
Valorisation Manager
Technology Transfer and Commercialization, Intellectual Property (IP) and Licensing, Industry Collaboration and Partnerships, Spin-off Support
dr. Jeroen Put
Applied Computer Science Lab
Research Manager Digital Future Lab
Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, Virtual Reality and Related Simulation, Computer-Aided Design, Image Processing
Steven Palmaers
Applied Computer Science Lab
Valorisation Manager
Technology Transfer and Commercialization, Industry Collaboration and Partnerships, Intellectual Property (IP) and Licensing, Spin-off Support