Leuven, Flemish Region, Belgium
I combine 5 years of research in Biomedical Engineering and Optical Imaging with 2 years of Business Consulting experience, integrating a strong technical background with competence in project coordination, stakeholder management, and cross-functional delivery. During my PhD, I have developed advanced optical imaging solutions (hardware and software) for biomedical applications. I work closely with cross-disciplinary teams to transform experimental data into functional workflows, scalable processes, and prototypes. I recently completed the 'Foundations of Business Development' executive program (Flanders Business School) to further bridge my technical skills with a strategic commercial perspective. Transitioning from academia to industry, I am seeking Consulting, Technical Project Management, or Business Development roles in the MedTech and high-tech sectors in Belgium (Flanders or Leuven area). I look forward to applying my technical expertise, data-driven problem-solving, and project leadership skills to drive business value and product innovation.
I design and implement advanced 3D optical techniques to study osteoarthritis at cell and tissue levels, integrating experimental and computational workflows. • Managed the full development cycle of a 3D optical coherence tomography imaging system for tissue elastography, deploying integrated hardware and software solutions and onboarding 30+ users • Developed the first published workflow using 3D traction force microscopy on cartilage cells, advancing the understanding of osteoarthritis mechanobiology. • Advised interdisciplinary collaborators on optimizing custom imaging workflows and data analysis, translating technical findings into actionable insights • Designed and built custom mechanical devices that streamline experiments and reduce costs • Led 2 independent projects under dual supervision and collaborated with 5 research groups across diverse fields (Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Movement Sciences) • Presented results at 5 international conferences and contributed to 4 research publications
Designed, supervised, and evaluated research projects, guiding students in methodology and technical reporting. • 5 master’s theses (Master of Biomedical Engineering, Master of Physics) • 6 bachelor’s theses (Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Physics) • 10 short-term research group projects (Biomedical Technology, Condensed Matter Physics, Design in Medical Technology)
Shared my expertise in supervising and mentoring students, focusing on leadership and problem-solving.
Organized annual PhD Job Fairs (30+ companies, 500+ participants each year) and community-building events for hundreds of doctoral researchers. • Managed event strategy, communications, and outreach, using data-driven approach to prioritize initiatives and increase PhD Society’s visibility and recognition • Recruited, onboarded and mentored volunteers to foster a collaborative culture and maintain continuity
General coordination and management of the 28th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics (Maastricht, the Netherlands) with over 900 international participants, from early planning stages to the event itself. • Managed general communication with conference participants and sponsors • Coordinated abstract submission, review process and participant registration • Set up and updated conference website and schedule
Launched and directed an international STEM research internship support initiative engaging students from 20+ universities to promote early research career development and international mobility. • Secured grants and sponsorships, managed project finances and stakeholder engagement • Organized events with 30,000+ online reach and hundreds of live participants, building a 5,000-member network
Supported executive decision-making and business development at a mid-sized industrial company through data-driven operational and financial analysis. • Modeled financial feasibility and ROI for CAPEX initiatives up to $1.3M, conducting Make-vs-Buy and Go-to-Market analyses to drive strategic investment decisions • Managed technology and vendor selection for infrastructure development projects and energy-efficiency initiatives, partnering with engineering and procurement teams • Translated data-driven insights into actionable strategic recommendations, presenting directly to the CEO to resolve workflow bottlenecks and drive process optimization