WE are specialized in the application area of Biomedical Technology. our research aims FOCUS on the interaction between the human motor system and medical devices. The result is applied in the development of innovative devices.
The mission of the research programme of the Biomechanical Engineering (BE) department is:
- To excel in research at the interface of technological and medical sciences, aimed at improving the quality of life of patients with sensory or motor disorders, resulting in their increased independence;
- To integrate fundamental, technological and clinical research;
- To stimulate innovations in health care.
The medical application areas of the research are rehabilitation, orthopaedics and neurology. The department has five research chairs:
The programme is entirely embedded in the Institute MIRA. In each research project, at least one clinical partner participates.