Gijs holds a Master’s degree in Technical Medicine, specializing in Medical Imaging and Intervention, from the Technical University of Twente. He focused on Augmented Reality (AR) applications for Oral-Maxillo-Facial (OMF) and Free Flap Surgery.

At the Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (IKIM), Gijs conducts research with the University Hospital Essen (UKE). The research aims to improve (surgical) diagnosis and intervention using state-of-the-art 3D technologies, particularly Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR).

As a visiting scientist, Gijs collaborated closely with the Technical University of Graz (Institute for Computer Graphics and Vision) and the Medical University of Graz. This collaboration aimed to investigate the effectiveness and usability of AR tools in real clinical settings and to explore interesting combinations of machine learning (ML) and AR.

Recently, Gijs has explored diminishing reality in synthetic data of surgeries and created an extensive database and API for 3D medical shapes and forms in machine learning, eye tracking to improve diagnosis, and more. Currently, Gijs is co-managing the XR-Lab at IKIM while working on a combination of ultrasound, machine learning, and augmented reality.

Gijs is driven by a strong desire for continuous learning and improvement in related fields, including machine learning, workflow planning, modeling, and programming.

Gijs’ work aims to empower researchers, improve patient care, and inspire clinicians, patients, and companies to push the boundaries of current possibilities. His publications reflect his many collaborations. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with him if you would like to collaborate with Gijs to achieve this goal.