Dr. Daan Christiaens

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Daan Christiaens is an Assistant Professor on a tenure track in the Department of Imaging & Pathology at KU Leuven. His research primarily focuses on advanced imaging techniques in neuroscience, including translational MRI, inverse problems reconstruction, quantitative MRI, and diffusion-weighted imaging. He is involved in several significant projects aimed at improving neurosurgical planning and assessing novel clinical outcome measures for hereditary neuromuscular disorders. Daan’s work also encompasses the development of MRtrix3, an open-source software framework for medical image processing. He has co-authored numerous publications, which highlight his expertise in motion correction in diffusion MRI and the microstructure of brain tissues during development. Daan’s contributions to the field have been recognized through collaborative works in prestigious journals, showcasing his commitment to innovative imaging research.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

KU Leuven • Leuven, Belgium

Conducting research and teaching in advanced imaging techniques.

Requirements for KU Leuven

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:94
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:166
Overall
Required:154
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's programme in Engineering Science with strong components in computer science and mathematics Bachelor's degree in Informatics or Computer Science with a strong component of mathematics
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Specialization Notes

Master of Engineering: Computer Science. Admission is at the discretion of the Faculty of Engineering Science.