Dr. Herman Van Der Kooij

Biography

Herman van der Kooij is a full professor and the chair of Biomechatronics Rehabilitation Technology at the University of Twente, where he is also the chairman of the Robotics Centre. His research focuses on human movement control through experimental techniques, computer simulations, biomechanics, neural circuits (neuromechanics), mechatronic design, and rehabilitation technologies including wearable robots. Notable contributions include advancements in medical robots and devices, particularly exoskeletons and bionic prostheses. His team has developed significant rehabilitation robots such as LOPES II and Mindwalker, which assist individuals with spinal cord injuries. Van der Kooij has a strong academic background, having received his PhD cum laude from the University of Twente and serving as an assistant professor before his promotion to full professor in 2010. He also holds a part-time position at Delft University of Technology and is active in numerous interdisciplinary research projects. With over 255 publications and an H-index of 55, he is recognized for his contributions to robotics and rehabilitation engineering. Van der Kooij has received prestigious grants from the Dutch Research Council and has been involved in various EU-funded collaborative projects.

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