Dr. Vasiliki Giagka

Biography

Vasiliki Giagka is currently an Associate Professor in Bioelectronics at Delft University of Technology and leads a research group at the Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability Microintegration, Berlin. Her research focuses on the design and fabrication of active implantable devices, specifically multimodal neural interfaces aimed at advancing bioelectronic medicine. Giagka received her M.Eng. in Electronic and Computer Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, in 2009, followed by a PhD from University College London in 2014. She has a strong background in analog mixed-signal integrated circuits for biomedical applications, along with significant contributions to the feasibility studies and development of flexible, transparent neural interfaces. Giagka's work addresses key challenges in the longevity and hermeticity of silicon integrated circuits when applied in bioelectronic applications. She has published numerous articles on the evaluation of encapsulation techniques, the integration of novel materials like graphene for neural recording, and advancements in ultrasonic powering techniques for deep implants. Her ongoing research integrates various modalities including electrical stimulation, optical imaging, and magnetic resonance imaging in neural interfaces, enhancing the understanding and capabilities in neuroscientific studies.

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