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Flux Robotics B.V.

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Netherlands

Biography

I am a surgical robotics engineer passionate about using technology to improve healthcare outcomes. With over eight years of experience in the field, I have developed a deep understanding of the design and development of medical technologies and the regulatory and clinical aspects of their use.

I am driven by the belief that surgical robots have the potential to revolutionize the way we approach minimally-invasive surgery, providing a more precise and less invasive option for a wide range of procedures. I am committed to using my skills and expertise to help bring these technologies to the forefront of healthcare and positively impact patient outcomes.

In my current role at Flux Robotics, I lead a team of engineers and researchers in developing innovative surgical robots that change how surgery is performed. We help surgeons improve patient outcomes, reduce costs, decrease post treatment complications, and increase procedural efficiency. I am proud of our work to push the boundaries of what is possible in the field, and I am excited about the potential for continued growth and impact.

I am always seeking new opportunities to work with forward-thinking organizations and individuals who share my passion for using technology to improve healthcare. If you are interested in collaborating or have an idea for a project, I would love to hear from you.

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Employment (3)

University of Twente: Enschede, NL

2021-05-01 to present | Postdoctoral Fellow (Biomechanical Engineering)
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Christoff Heunis

Flux Robotics B.V.: Enschede, NL

2021-04-01 to present | CEO (Management)
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University of Twente: Enschede, Overijssel, NL

2017-02-01 to 2021-04-30 | Doctoral Candidate (Biomechanical Engineering)
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Education and qualifications (3)

University of Twente: Enschede, NL

2017-02-01 to 2021-04-22 | PhD (Biomedical Engineering/Surgical Robotics) (Biomechanical Engineering)
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Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch, ZA

2015-01-23 to 2016-11-23 | M.Eng (Biomedical) (Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering)
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Stellenbosch University Faculty of Engineering: Stellenbosch, ZA

2011-02-01 to 2014-12-07 | Bachelor (Mechanical and Mechatronical Engineering)
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Professional activities (1)

South African Institute for Mechanical Engineers (SAIMechE): Cape Town, ZA

2014-11-17 | best project presentation ( Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering)
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Funding (2)

Steering Actuated Probes under Magnetic- and Ultrasound-Guidance for Targeted Interventions

2017-01-01 to 2023-04-30 | Grant
Dutch Research Council (The Hague, NL)
URL: https://app.dimensions.ai/details/grant/grant.5499315
GRANT_NUMBER: 14855
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Christoff Heunis via DimensionsWizard

Collaborative Efforts of the South Africa National Research Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation

1999-09-15 to 2000-10-31 | Grant
Directorate for Education & Human Resources (Arlington, US)
URL: https://app.dimensions.ai/details/grant/grant.3473574
GRANT_NUMBER: 9911680
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Christoff Heunis via DimensionsWizard

Works (14)

A Magnetic Bio-Inspired Soft Carrier as a Temperature-Controlled Gastrointestinal Drug Delivery System

Macromolecular Bioscience
2023 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202200559
EID:

2-s2.0-85151721931

Part of ISSN: 16165195 16165187
Contributors: Heunis, C.M.; Wang, Z.; de Vente, G.; Misra, S.; Venkiteswaran, V.K.
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Christoff Heunis via Scopus - Elsevier

A Flexible Catheter System for Ultrasound-Guided Magnetic Projectile Delivery

IEEE Transactions on Robotics
2022 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/TRO.2021.3123865
EID:

2-s2.0-85132217652

Part of ISSN: 19410468 15523098
Contributors: Sikorski, J.; Heunis, C.M.; Obeid, R.; Venkiteswaran, V.K.; Misra, S.
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Christoff Heunis via Scopus - Elsevier

Design and Evaluation of a Magnetic Rotablation Catheter for Arterial Stenosis

IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics
2022 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/TMECH.2021.3092608
EID:

2-s2.0-85112140903

Part of ISSN: 1941014X 10834435
Contributors: Heunis, C.M.; Behrendt, K.J.; Hekman, E.E.G.; Moers, C.; Vries, J.-P.P.M.D.; Misra, S.
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Christoff Heunis via Scopus - Elsevier

Intravascular Tracking of Micro-Agents Using Medical Ultrasound: Towards Clinical Applications

IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering
2022 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/TBME.2022.3176746
EID:

2-s2.0-85130769565

Part of ISSN: 15582531 00189294
Contributors: Suligoj, F.; Heunis, C.M.; Mohanty, S.; Misra, S.
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Christoff Heunis via Scopus - Elsevier

SonoTweezer: An Acoustically Powered End-Effector for Underwater Micromanipulation

IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control
2022 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/TUFFC.2022.3140745
EID:

2-s2.0-85122870279

Part of ISSN: 15258955 08853010
Contributors: Mohanty, S.; Fidder, R.-J.; Matos, P.M.; Heunis, C.M.; Kaya, M.; Blanken, N.; Misra, S.
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Christoff Heunis via Scopus - Elsevier

RobUSt-An Autonomous Robotic Ultrasound System for Medical Imaging

IEEE Access
2021 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3077037
EID:

2-s2.0-85105851860

Part of ISSN: 21693536
Contributors: Suligoj, F.; Heunis, C.M.; Sikorski, J.; Misra, S.
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Christoff Heunis via Scopus - Elsevier

Real-Time Multi-Modal Sensing and Feedback for Catheterization in Porcine Tissue

Sensors
2021-01 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.3390/s21010273
Contributors: Christoff Heunis; Filip Šuligoj; Carlos Fambuena Santos; Sarthak Misra
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
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Collaborative Surgical Robots: Optical Tracking During Endovascular Surgery

IEEE Robotics & Automation Magazine
2020-03-19 | Magazine article
DOI: 10.1109/mra.2020.2976300
Part of ISSN: 1070-9932
Part of ISSN: 1558-223X
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Christoff Heunis
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The ARMM System - Autonomous Steering of Magnetically-Actuated Catheters: Towards Endovascular Applications

IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters
2020-01-09 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/lra.2020.2965077
Part of ISSN: 2377-3766
Part of ISSN: 2377-3774
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Christoff Heunis
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Precise Model-Free Spline-Based Approach for Magnetic Field Mapping

IEEE Magnetics Letters
2019 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/LMAG.2018.2882506
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2-s2.0-85057167062
Contributors: Ongaro, F.; Heunis, C.M.; Misra, S.
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Christoff Heunis via Scopus - Elsevier

Reconstructing Endovascular Catheter Interaction Forces in 3D using Multicore Optical Shape Sensors

2019 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS)
2019-11-08 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.1109/iros40897.2019.8968448
ISBN: 9781728140049
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Christoff Heunis
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The ARMM System: An Optimized Mobile Electromagnetic Coil for Non-Linear Actuation of Flexible Surgical Instruments

IEEE Transactions on Magnetics
2019-06-19 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/tmag.2019.2917370
Part of ISSN: 0018-9464
Part of ISSN: 1941-0069
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Christoff Heunis
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Flexible Instruments for Endovascular Interventions: Improved Magnetic Steering, Actuation, and Image-Guided Surgical Instruments

2018-03-22 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1109/mra.2017.2787784
Part of ISSN: 1070-9932
Part of ISSN: 1558-223X
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Christoff Heunis
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Design, Construction and Analysis of an Alternative Stroke Rehabilitation Device based on the Principles of Neuroplasticity

Stellenbosch University
2017-03-14 | Dissertation or Thesis
HANDLE: http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/100210
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Christoff Heunis
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