We're a dynamic team of enthusiastic young researchers determined to make a significant difference in the lives of blind people. Our team spirit helps us work better together and creates a positive atmosphere. We're excited to work on such an impactful innovation and give it our all to make it a reality!
Frederik Ceyssens, PhD
Co-Founder and CEO
Frederik co-founded the Start Up ReVision Implant together with Peter, with great ambition and motivation. Together with the rest of the team he works hands-on on developing the intra-cortical visual prosthesis.
Laura Apolinario
R&D Engineer
Laura joined our research team to work on the development of the Occular implant, focussing on lifetime testing and insertion techniques.
Laurens Goyvaerts
R&D Engineer, PhD candidate
Laurens is working with us on the fabrication and characterization of the Occular implant and especially focuses on implant lifetime.
Nils Van Rompaey
R&D Engineer
Nils recently joined us, and is working of software and firmware development for the Occular prosthesis.
Maarten Schelles
R&D Engineer, PhD Candidate
Maarten works as part of his PhD with us on the encapsulation, the stimulator and the electronics of the entire device. He has an eye for detail and shows great dedication.
Jasmine Peeters
CFO
Jasmine worked as a financial analyst at DHL Express and as European Controller at C&A, as well as a Senior Costing Analyst at DHL International. She then became Financial Planning Manager at DHL International.
Anke Verhaege
MD
Anke obtained her MD degree at KU Leuven, Belgium and gained experience in neurology during her period as resident in Aachen, Germany. She then moved on to obtain a MSc degree in biomedical engineering.
Maya Guilliams
Student Employee
Maya is currently in her final year of MSc. in Bioengineering, specializing in tissue engineering. She also works part-time at ReVision Implant.
Prof. Peter Janssen, MD
Co-Founder
Peter is a neuroscientist with a life-long experience in reseach on the visual system. His great experience in neural implants and work on large primates make him the perfect science partner for ReVision.
Prof. Michael Kraft
Michael Kraft leads the ESAT research division Micro- and Nano-systems. He joined ESAT as a full professor in October 2017 and has more than 20 years experience in the design, fabrication and characterization of a wide range of micro- and nanosystems.
Lara Merken
R&D Scientist, PhD candidate
With immense dedication, Lara studies the use of our implants during in vivo experiments on primates in her capacity as Peter's research assistant.
