I am a patent examiner, and a research and technology enthusiast with a focus on medical technology and patent information and data.
My background lies in medical engineering and medical physics, and I have almost 20 years of working experience as a patent examiner in the field of medical technology at the European Patent Office.
My professional expertise covers various patent-related matters, including patent prosecution, patent search and patent classification. Moreover, I have gained extensive experience in diverse subfields of medical technology, ranging from medical implants and instruments, over medical instrumentation and measurements, to digital health.
Outside of my daily work, I pursue independent research, wherein my primary research interests lie in biomedical engineering, including biomedical instrumentation and measurements, biomedical sensors, and analysis and processing of biomedical signals and data.
My additional interests revolve around patent information and data with a particular focus on historical patents.
In my spare time, I run trails and explore the outdoors.
Professional experience
The main tasks include carrying out patent examination from the search to the post-grant stage in the field of medical technology.
Other tasks include creating and maintaining patent classification systems, and taking part in development of tools for patent search.
Education
Specialisation: Medical Engineering and Medical Physics
Research project title: “Measurement of otoacoustic emissions”
Completed all the required coursework towards a doctoral degree in engineering sciences.
Specialisation: Medical Engineering and Medical Physics
Thesis title: “Compensation of psychoacoustic impairments”
Engineering project title: “Design and manufacturing of a hearing aid”
Specialisation: Medical Engineering and Medical Physics
Thesis title: “Measurement of acoustic impedance of the human hearing organ”
Specialisation: Radio Instrumentation Technology
Diploma project title: “Design of a power supply for a radio receiver”
Certifications
The European qualifying examination (EQE) tests candidates’ knowledge and aptitude to represent applicants in proceedings before the European Patent Office.
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Personal Interests
I have many personal interests and pursuits, probably too many. However my true passions are to run trails and explore the outdoors.