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Margarethus M. (Maarten) Paulides is Full Professor of Biomedical Electromagnetics at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). He leads the Electromagnetics for Care & Cure lab (EM4Care+Cure), a multidisciplinary medtech research and innovation lab operating at the interface of engineering, medicine and clinical implementation. Research within the lab spans biomedical electromagnetics, hyperthermia, medical imaging, computational medicine and neuromodulation. Through close collaboration with hospitals, industry and public partners, EM4Care+Cure develops and translates technologies for diagnosis, therapy and monitoring in healthcare.

His work combines scientific discovery, technology development and clinical implementation, with the ambition of ensuring that new technologies ultimately benefit patients.

Biography

Throughout his career, Maarten Paulides has worked at the interface of engineering, medicine and clinical practice. His work has contributed to advances in hyperthermia, MRI-guided interventions, patient-specific modelling, computational medicine and biomedical electromagnetics.

A recurring theme throughout this work has been the integration of measurements, models and implementation in healthcare.

Curriculum vitae Implementation & Innovation Selected publications

Inaugural Lecture

The inaugural lecture presents the scientific themes that connect much of my research, ranging from biomedical electromagnetics and computational medicine to hyperthermia and medical imaging.

It reflects on the evolution of my research programme and discusses how measurements, computational models and therapeutic interventions can be combined to better understand, predict and ultimately improve biological response.

📄 Download the inaugural lecture (PDF)

Research Community

Research is primarily conducted within the EM4Care+Cure lab, but also at other institutes working on biomedical electromagnetics, hyperthermia, medical imaging, computational medicine, neuromodulation and electromagnetic dosimetry. Contact me if you are interested in joining our mission.

Researchers contributing to the EM4Care+Cure research programme.

Researchers

Core Staff

Rob Mestrom
Kemal Sumser

Postdoctoral Researchers

Giovanni Costa
Steven Beumer

PhD Candidates

Menno van de Meerakker
Leroy Driessen
Paria Mansourinezhad
Deovrat Phal
Alexandra de Boer (Erasmus MC)
Laura Barendsz
Constantijn Bok
Ellen van Wesel

EngD Candidates

Renske Lycklama à Nijeholt (CZE, MMC)
Dinglei Pang

Associated Staff and Co-Supervisors

Debby Klooster (TU/e, KH, MUMC+)
Paul Boon (UZGent, TU/e)
Sergio Curto (Erasmus MC)
Remi Nout (Erasmus MC)
Tom Oomen (TU/e)
Koen Tiels (TU/e)
Eva Deckers (CZE, TU/e)
Hareld Kemps (MMC, TU/e)
Debra Rivera (Nekee, Journey Metrics, TU/e)
Coen Hurkmans (CZE, TU/e)

Education & Collaboration

Since 2004, over 55 BSc and MSc internship or thesis projects were conducted in biomedical electromagnetics, hyperthermia, medical imaging, computational medicine and neuromodulation. The projects were conducted at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), but also at Dutch or international clinics, companies or academic institutions. We are always looking for new talent interested to join this mission.

Research is primarily conducted at, or in collaboration with:

EM4Care+Cure
C3Te
e/MTIC
Erasmus MC Cancer Institute
Kempenhaeghe
Catharina Hospital
Máxima MC
LMU Munich
University of Maryland
Philips
GE Global Research
Sensius Thermotherapy BV

Former researchers

Arno Thielens (Guest researcher, 2025-2026)
Spyridon Karkavitsas (PhD hum. biol., LMU Munich, 2022-2026)
Saeid Shakeri (EngD, 2023-2026)
Kemal Sumser (PhD Erasmus MC 2017-2021, Postdoc 2021-2025)
Sven Nouwens (PhD, 2020-2024)
Theresa Feddersen (PhD, Erasmus MC, 2019-2024)
Iva Villas-Boas Ribeiro (PhD, Erasmus MC, 2018-2023)
Elles Raaijmakers (PhD, 2023)
Tom van Nuenen (PhD, 2023)
Eduardo Paoles (EngD, 2018-2020)

Prospective PhD Students & Postdocs

Please note that in the Netherlands, PhD and Postdoc positions are treated as regular employment. We can only hire researchers through defined, funded vacancies.

Exceptional postdoctoral researchers are encouraged to explore independent fellowship opportunities. Previous researchers have successfully joined the programme through national and European fellowships, including Marie Skłodowska-Curie Schemes. If you have a strong research idea that aligns with the vision of the laboratory, we are happy to discuss potential opportunities.

Current Openings: Please check the official TU/e Vacancies Page to see if there is a matching position within our EM4Care+Cure lab.
Application Tip: When applying through the official portal, please explicitly indicate how your specific experience and expertise match the requirements of the position.

Please note: Open applications sent directly via email will generally not be processed.

Collaborations, Media & Speaking

For collaborations, student projects, invited talks, keynote lectures and media requests, please connect via LinkedIn or through my TU/e profile.

Topics for public speaking include:

Understanding and Exploiting Biological Response
Every Intervention Is an Opportunity to Learn
Implementation Creates Science
Biomedical Electromagnetics: From Research Bench to Bed, Back and Again
Building Ecosystems for Healthcare Innovation
The Future of Learning Health Systems

Research Environment

C3Te

Scientific Director of the Center for Care & Cure Technology Eindhoven (C3Te), supporting interdisciplinary research and innovation in healthcare technology.

EM4Care+Cure

Chair of the EM4Care+Cure lab, developing technologies for diagnosis, treatment and patient-specific interventions.

e/MTIC

Steering group member of the Taskforce Implementation of the Eindhoven MedTech Innovation Center (formerly CICL/e), working with clinicians, engineers and data scientists to accelerate the translation and scaling of technology into healthcare.

Erasmus MC

Honorary Professor within Radiation Oncology, connecting engineering innovation with clinical implementation.