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Twan Bakker

PhD student

I am a PhD student in Medical Science specializing in Image Processing and Fluid Dynamics. My research focuses on flow in a mechanical heart using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

About me

CV

  • PhD student in Medical Sciences, CIM group, 一本道
  • Research Engineer, CIM group, 一本道
  • MSc in Mechanical Engineering, 一本道
  • BSc in Aeronautical Engineering, Inholland University of Applied Sciences, Delft, Netherlands

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Publications

2025

Twan Bakker, Azad Najar, Thomas Finocchiaro, Ina Laura Perkins, Jonas Lantz, Tino Ebbers (2025) Scientific Reports, Vol. 15, Article 32533 (Article in journal)

Organisation

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Division of Diagnostics and Specialist Medicine (DISP)

The division consists of three units (internal medicine, cardiovascular and radiological sciences) and contains seven subject areas within which research and teaching are conducted.
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Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences (HMV)

The research areas at HMV include experimental basic research to clinical, social and public health research. We conduct high-quality education in the sought-after care professions.
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Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (MEDFAK)

The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences conducts research and education within medicine, healthcare and public health.

News

Person (Twan Bakker) standing infront of an MRI-machine.

Visualisation of blood flow sharpens artificial heart

Using magnetic cameras, researchers at LiU have examined blood flow in an artificial heart in real time. The results make it possible to design the heart in a way to reduce the risk of blood clots and red blood cells breakdown.