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Researcher

Rik Verplancke

Awards & Distinctions

63 Results

2025

Embedded system for responsive optogenetic control of spontaneous seizures in a preclinical temporal lobe epilepsy model

Sofie LasureLien De SchaepmeesterSielke CaesteckerJeroen SpanogheMarijke VergaelenRik VerplanckeJohannes VierockRobrecht RaedtPieter Bauwens

Sputtered iridium oxide electrodes optimization and implementation for impedimetric identification of S. aureus and P. aeruginosa biofilms

Francesco GrassiCharlotte CumsDieter CuypersRik VerplanckeThijs VackierDavid SchaubroeckMaxime Van HaeverbekeHans SteenackersMaaike Op de Beeck

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY

2024

Biocompatible hermetic encapsulation of PMUTs for usage in implantable medical devices

Esmaeil Afshari SavojbolaghSamer HouriRik VerplanckeVeronique RochusMaarten CauwePieter GijsenberghXavier RottenbergMaaike Op de Beeck

Embedded system for responsive optogenetic control of spontaneous seizures in temporal lobe epilepsy

Sofie LasureJeroen SpanogheMarijke VergaelenRik VerplanckePieter BauwensRobrecht Raedt

Microlens integration on photonic integrated circuits : a platform for achieving relaxed packaging tolerances and hybrid integration of external functionality

Jeroen MissinneRik VerplanckeYao-Tung ChangJef Van AschHarindra Kumar KannojiaViktor GeudensAthanasios KyriazisGeert Van Steenberge

2023

Development of a microfluidic chip powered by EWOD for in vitro manipulation of bovine embryos

Adriana KarczAnn Van SoomKatrien SmitsSandra Van VlierbergheRik VerplanckeOsvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniEtienne Van den AbbeelJan Vanfleteren

A1 Journal Article in BIOSENSORS-BASEL

Digital microfluidic platform for the in vitro culture of mammalian embryos

Adriana KarczJan VanfleterenKatrien SmitsRik Verplancke

2022

Electrically-driven handling of gametes and embryos : taking a step towards the future of ARTs

Adriana KarczAnn Van SoomKatrien SmitsRik VerplanckeSandra Van VlierbergheJan Vanfleteren

A1 Journal Article in LAB ON A CHIP

PIXAPP photonics packaging pilot line development of a silicon photonic optical transceiver with pluggable fiber connectivity

Ivan-Lazar BundaloPadraic Edward MorrisseyAndrea AnnoniRoel BaetsFabrice BlacheLaurens BreyneLee CarrollSean CollinsPhilipp-Immanuel DietrichLeos Halmo et al.

A1 Journal Article in IEEE JOURNAL OF SELECTED TOPICS IN QUANTUM ELECTRONICS

2021

Ex vivo generation and characterization of human hyaline and elastic cartilaginous microtissues for tissue engineering applications

David Sánchez-PorrasDaniel Durand-HerreraAna B. PaesJesús Chato-AstrainRik VerplanckeJan VanfleterenJosé Darío Sánchez-LópezÓscar Darío García-GarcíaFernando CamposVíctor Carriel

A1 Journal Article in BIOMEDICINES

Introduction of a high quality nanofilm of aluminum oxide enhances the performance of EWOD microfluidic platforms

Adriana KarczDavid SchaubroeckRik VerplanckeAnn Van SoomJan Vanfleteren

Technological challenges in the development of optogenetic closed-loop therapy approaches in epilepsy and related network disorders of the brain

Bram VandekerckhoveJeroen MissinneKristl VonckPieter BauwensRik VerplanckePaul BoonRobrecht RaedtJan Vanfleteren

A1 Journal Article in MICROMACHINES

Thin switchable liquid crystal Fresnel lenses

Dieter CuypersRik VerplanckeHerbert De Smet

2020

Development of an active high-density transverse intrafascicular micro-electrode probe

Rik VerplanckeMaarten CauweDavid SchaubroeckDieter CuypersBjorn VandecasteeleLothar MaderCeline VanhaverbekeMarco BalliniJohn O’CallaghanErkuden Goikoetxea et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF MICROMECHANICS AND MICROENGINEERING

Miniature Fresnel LC lens performance

Dieter CuypersRik VerplanckeHerbert De Smet

The use of ALD layers for hermetic encapsulation in the development of a flexible implantable micro electrode for neural recording and stimulation

David SchaubroeckChangzheng LiRik VerplanckeDieter CuypersMaarten CauweMaaike Op de Beeck

2019

Design of active liquid crystal based contact lenses

Dieter CuypersHerbert De SmetRik Verplancke

FITEP : a Flexible Implantable Thin Electronic Package platform for long term implantation applications, based on polymer and ceramic ALD multilayers

Maaike Op de BeeckRik VerplanckeDavid SchaubroeckChangzheng LiDieter CuypersMaarten CauweBjorn VandecasteeleLothar MaderCeline VanhaverbekeJohn O’Callaghan et al.

Miniature liquid crystal lens optimizations

Dieter CuypersRik VerplanckeHerbert De Smet

2018

3D-printing technology as a means to create microfluidic channels mimicking the oviduct during in vitro culture of bovine embryos

Adriana KarczBabs Van de VoordeNathan CarpentierJasper Van HoorickKatrien SmitsRik VerplanckeJan VanfleterenAnn Van SoomSandra Van VlierbergheEtienne Van den Abbeel

Design of liquid crystal based switchable foil lenses

Dieter CuypersRik VerplanckeHerbert De Smet

Liquid crystal displays compatible with contact lenses for vision correction applications

Andrés Felipe Vasquez QuinteroPablo Pérez-MerinoRik VerplanckeJan VanfleterenHerbert De Smet

Mimicking the in vivo environment of the oviduct in microfluidic channels for the in vitro culture of mammalian embryos using hydrogels and 3D printing technology

Adriana KarczBabs Van de VoordeNathan CarpentierKatrien SmitsJasper Van HoorickRik VerplanckeAnn Van SoomEtienne Van den AbbeelJan VanfleterenSandra Van Vlierberghe

2017

A highly sensitive electrochemical biosensor based on AuNP-modified gold electrodes for selective determination of serum levels of crosslaps

Patricia KhashayarGhassem AmoabedinyBagher LarijaniMorteza HosseiniRik VerplanckeMichel De KeersmaeckerMieke AdriaensStefan GoemaereTOM FIERSJan Vanfleteren

A1 Journal Article in 3 BIOTECH

A multiplexed microfluidic platform for bone marker measurement : a proof-of-concept

Patricia KhashayarGhassem AmoabedinyBagher LarijaniMorteza HosseiniRik VerplanckeDavid SchaubroeckSteven Van PutFarideh RaziMichel De KeersmaeckerMieke Adriaens et al.

A1 Journal Article in MICROMACHINES

An electrochemical biosensor based on AuNP-modified gold electrodes for selective determination of serum levels of osteocalcin

Patricia KhashayarGhassem AmoabedinyMorteza HosseiniRik VerplanckeFarideh RaziJan VanfleterenBagher Larijani

A1 Journal Article in IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL

Fabrication of fixed-shape soft smart objects by thermoplastic forming of flat stretchable circuits

Andrés Felipe Vasquez QuinteroJan VanfleterenFrederick BossuytBart PlovieRik VerplanckeHerbert De Smet

Intraneural active probe for bidirectional peripheral nerve interface

Marco BalliniJoonsung BaeNicola MarroccoRik VerplanckeDavid SchaubroeckDieter CuypersMaarten CauweJohn O'CallaghanAhmed FahmyNima Maghari et al.

Microfabrication of a spherically curved liquid crystal display enabling the integration in a smart contact lens

Celine VanhaverbekeRik VerplanckeJelle De SmetDieter CuypersHerbert De Smet

A1 Journal Article in DISPLAYS

Polyimide-ald-polyimide layers as hermetic encapsulant for implants

David SchaubroeckRik VerplanckeMaarten CauweDieter CuypersKim BaumansMaaike Op de Beeck

Rapid prototyping of microfluidic chips using laser-cut double-sided tape for electrochemical biosensors

Patricia KhashayarGhassem AmoabedinyBagher LarijnaiMorteza HosseiniSteven Van PutRik VerplanckeJan Vanfleteren

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF THE BRAZILIAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING

Stretchable electronic platform for soft and smart contact lens applications

Andrés Felipe Vasquez QuinteroRik VerplanckeHerbert De SmetJan Vanfleteren

A1 Journal Article in ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES

Stretchable platform enabled with wireless power for smart contact lenses

Andrés Felipe Vasquez QuinteroRik VerplanckeHerbert De SmetJan Vanfleteren

Ultra-thin biocompatible implantable chip for bidirectional communication with peripheral nerves

Maaike Op de BeeckRik VerplanckeDavid SchaubroeckDieter CuypersMaarten CauweBjorn VandecasteeleJohn O'CallaghanDries BraekenAlexandru AndreiAndrea Firrincieli et al.

2016

Characterization of gold nanoparticle layer deposited on gold electrode by various techniques for improved sensing abilities

Patricia KhashayarGhassem AmoabedinyBagher LarijaniMorteza HosseiniRik VerplanckeDavid SchaubroeckMichel De KeersmaeckerMieke AdriaensJan Vanfleteren

A2 Journal Article in BIOINTERFACE RESEARCH IN APPLIED CHEMISTRY

Design and modelling of thermoformed displays for smart contact lenses

Andrés Felipe Vasquez QuinteroRik VerplanckeJan VanfleterenHerbert De Smet

Design, technology and evaluation of a microfluidic chip for point-of-care diagnosis of bone turnover biomarkers

Patricia KhashayarJan VanfleterenGhasem AmoabedinyBagher LarijaniRik Verplancke

Fabrication of 3-dimensional biodegradable microfluidic environments for tissue engineering applications

Diana-Elena MogosanuRik VerplanckePeter DubruelJan Vanfleteren

A1 Journal Article in MATERIALS & DESIGN

Smart contact lens platform with a deformed active artificial iris

Andrés Felipe Vasquez QuinteroSimon DelcourRik VerplanckeHerbert De SmetJan Vanfleteren

Stretchable electronic platform for soft and smart contact lens applications

Andrés Felipe Vasquez QuinteroRik VerplanckeJelle De SmetHerbert De SmetJan Vanfleteren

Stretchable passive matrix LED display with thin-film based interconnects

Rik VerplanckeMaarten CauweSteven Van PutEdsger SmitsRoel KustersGert Van HeckJeroen Van den BrandMitsuhiro MurataHideki OhmaeYoshihiro Tomita et al.

2015

A conformable active matrix LED display

Ashutosh TripathiEdsger SmitsJan-Laurens van der SteenMaarten CauweRik VerplanckeKris MynyJoris MaasRoel KustersSami SabikMitsuhiro Murata et al.

Flexible and stretchable electronics for wearable health devices

Jeroen van den BrandMargreet de KokMark KoetseMaarten CauweRik VerplanckeFrederick BossuytMichal JablonskiJan Vanfleteren

A1 Journal Article in SOLID-STATE ELECTRONICS

Flip-chip assembly of VCSELs to silicon grating couplers via laser fabricated SU8 prisms

Kamalpreet KaurAnanth SubramanianPaolo CardileRik VerplanckeJoris Van KerrebrouckSilvia SpigaRalf MeyerJohan BauwelinckRoel BaetsGeert Van Steenberge

A1 Journal Article in OPTICS EXPRESS

Flip-chip bonding of VCSELs to silicon grating couplers via SU8 prisms fabricated using laser ablation

Kamalpreet KaurAnanth SubramanianRik VerplanckePaolo CardileJoris Van KerrebrouckS SpigaR MeyerJohan BauwelinckRoel BaetsGeert Van Steenberge

Free-form 2.5D thermoplastic circuits using one-time stretchable interconnections

Jan VanfleterenBart PlovieYang YangJelle De SmetRik VerplanckeFrederick BossuytHerbert De Smet

Integration of membranes in 3-D biodegradable and biocompatible microfluidic bioreactors

Diana-Elena MogosanuRik VerplanckeJan VanfleterenLucila NavarroPeter Dubruel

2014

Flexible and stretchable electronics for wearable healthcare

Jeroen van den BrandMargreet de KokAshok SridharMaarten CauweRik VerplanckeFrederick BossuytJohan De BaetsJan Vanfleteren

2013

Generic technology platform for the integration of microelectronics and microfluidics on stretchable substrates

Rik VerplanckeJan VanfleterenDieter Cuypers

Parylene C for hermetic and flexible encapsulation of interconnects and electronic components

Ahmed JarbouiMaarten CauweFilip VermeirenRik VerplanckeHamadi KhemakhemJan VanfleterenMaaike Op de Beeck

Stretchable circuits with horseshoe shaped conductors: embedded in elastic polymers

Amir JahanshahiMario GonzalezJeroen van den BrandFrederick BossuytThomas VervustRik VerplanckeJan Vanfleteren

A1 Journal Article in JAPANESE JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS

Thin-film based stretchable electronics technologies

Rik VerplanckeAmir JahanshahiTom SterkenDieter CuypersJan Vanfleteren

2012

Adhesive bonding by SU-8 transfer for assembling microfluidic devices

Pietro SalvoRik VerplanckeFrederick BossuytDaniel LattaBjorn VandecasteeleChengxun LiuJan Vanfleteren

A1 Journal Article in MICROFLUIDICS AND NANOFLUIDICS

Thin-film stretchable electronics technology based on meandering interconnections: fabrication and mechanical performance

Rik VerplanckeFrederick BossuytDieter CuypersJan Vanfleteren

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF MICROMECHANICS AND MICROENGINEERING

Thinned dies in a stretchable package

Rik VerplanckeTom SterkenDieter CuypersJan Vanfleteren

Two axis optoelectronic tactile shear stress sensor

Jeroen MissinneErwin BosmanBram Van HoeRik VerplanckeGeert Van SteenbergeSandeep KalathimekkadPeter Van DaeleJan Vanfleteren

A1 Journal Article in SENSORS AND ACTUATORS A-PHYSICAL

Ultra thin optical tactile shear sensor

Jeroen MissinneErwin BosmanBram Van HoeRik VerplanckeGeert Van SteenbergeSandeep KalathimekkadPeter Van DaeleJan Vanfleteren

2010

Development of a thin-film stretchable electrical interconnection technology for biocompatible applications

Rik VerplanckeTom SterkenFabrice AxisaJan Vanfleteren

Lifetime of stretchable meander-shaped copper conductors in PDMS subjected to cyclic elongation

Tom SterkenFrederick BossuytRik VerplanckeThomas VervustFabrice AxisaJan Vanfleteren

Thin-film interconnection technology for use in a stretchable cell culture platform

Rik VerplanckeFrederick BossuytTom SterkenJan Vanfleteren

2009

Stretchable Electrical Interconnections: A Promising Technology for Use in Stretchable Microelectrode Arrays

Rik VerplanckeJan Vanfleteren

2008

Elastic electronic circuits and systems using Moulded Interconnect Device (MID) technology

Jan VanfleterenFabrice AxisaDominique BrosteauxFrederick BossuytEva De LeersnyderThomas VervustBenoît HuygheJeroen MissinneRik VerplanckeMario Gonzalez

Stretchable engineering technologies for the development of advanced stretchable polymeric systems

Fabrice AxisaFrederick BossuytJeroen MissinneRik VerplanckeThomas VervustJan Vanfleteren