Introduction
The central theme of the Biomedical Signals and Systems (BSS) group is Neural Engineering. The research focus is on interfacing with the neural system and (tele)monitoring and influencing body functions through such interfaces.
Research is performed across three levels:
- The cellular and network level: neuro-electronic interfacing of live neural tissue on electrode substrates, learning and memory in cultured circuits, neural endcap prosthesis.
- The human function level: neuromodulation and dynamic identification applied to pain, motor control and heart function; diagnosis, functional support and neurofeedback training in rehabilitation.
- The health care level: Telemedicine: remote monitoring and remotely supervised treatment using wearable interfaces and ICT systems.
Chair: BSS
Compulsory courses for all students in the specialisation:
Code | Course | Study load (EC) | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
Perspectives on Engineering Design | 2,5 | 1B | |
Philosophy of Engineering: Ethics | 2,5 | 1B | |
Advanced Techniques for Signal Analysis | 5 | 2A | |
Bioelectromagnetics | 5 | 2B |
Two additional compulsory courses for 10 EC will be chosen according to the profile that students choose:
Profile of Neurotechnology BSS:
Code | Course | Study load (EC) | Quarter |
Neurophysiology | 5 | 2B | |
Dynamic Behaviour of Neural Networks | 5 | 2B |
Profile of Human movement analysis BSS:
Code | Course | Study load (EC) | Quarter |
Biomechanics of Human Movement | 5 | 2A | |
Biomechatronics | 5 | 2B |
Profile of eHealth BSS:
Interesting electives
The following courses are interesting electives for the Neurotechnology and Biomechatronics specialisation. They are also suitable as a save choice for your start-up in Q1A or Q2A.
Code | Course | Study load (EC) | Quarter |
Clinical research methods | 5 | 1A | |
Biological control systems | 5 | 1A | |
Control System Design for Robotics (used to be Control System Design for Mechatronics | 5 | 1A | |
Machine learning I | 5 | 1A | |
Technology for health | 5 | 1A | |
Biostatistics | 5 | 1B | |
Machine learning II | 5 | 1B | |
Robotics for medical applications | 5 | 1B | |
Lab on a chip | 5 | 1B | |
Optimal estimation in dynamic systems | 5 | 1B | |
Human movement control | 5 | 2A | |
Biomechanics of human movement | 5 | 2A | |
Dynamic behaviour of neuronal networks | 5 | 2B |