Prof. Ioulia Tzouvadaki is awarded an ERC starting grant for the project NEFELI:

Implantable systems and bio-electronic technologies still struggle to perform highly sensitive measurements inside the body; they often treat electrical and chemical signals separately and require complex equipment. Moreover, traditional systems have difficulty efficiently handling the growing amount of data because the components for detecting, storing, and processing information are physically separated. In the NEFELI project, Prof. Tzouvadaki aims to develop a small, implantable technology that utilizes specialized neuromorphic devices. This technology can simultaneously measure and process multiple key biological and electrical signals associated with neurodegenerative diseases, providing direct information for targeted treatments. By combining measurement and processing and reducing the need for energy-intensive data processing, this technology could pave the way for new, advanced medical systems.

Prof. Tzouvadaki is one of only five grantees university wide. Read more (in Dutch)