Jan Sijbers

Personal

Biography: 

Jan Sijbers graduated in Physics in 1993. In 1998, he received a PhD in Physics from the University of Antwerp, entitled Signal and Noise Estimation from Magnetic Resonance Images". He was an FWO Postdoc at the University of Antwerp and the Delft University of Technology from 2002-2008. In 2010, he was appointed as a senior lecturer at the University of Antwerp. In 2014, he became a full professor. He is Senior Area Editor of IEEE Transactions on Image Processing as well as Associated Editor of IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging. Jan Sijbers is the head of imec-Vision Lab and co-founder of IcoMetrix and Deltaray. His main interest are in image reconstruction, processing, and analysis with focus on Magnetic Resonance Imaging and X-ray Computed Tomography.

Research

Main research interests:

• Quantitative Magnetic resonance imaging
• Tomographic image reconstruction, processing and analysis

Key publications: 

N. Six, De Beenhouwer, J., and Sijbers, J., “poly-DART: A discrete algebraic reconstruction technique for polychromatic X-ray CT”, Optics Express, vol. 27, no. 23, pp. 33427-33435, 2019.

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G. Ramos-Llordén, Vegas-Sánchez-Ferrero, G., Björk, M., Vanhevel, F., Parizel, P. M., Estépar, R. San José, den Dekker, A. J., and Sijbers, J., “NOVIFAST: A fast algorithm for accurate and precise VFA MRI T1 mapping”, IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging, vol. 37, no. 11, pp. 2414 - 2427, 2018.

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K. J. Batenburg and Sijbers, J., “DART: A practical reconstruction algorithm for discrete tomography”, IEEE Transactions on Image Processing, vol. 20, pp. 2542-2553, 2011.

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J. Sijbers and den Dekker, A. J., “Maximum Likelihood estimation of signal amplitude and noise variance from MR data”, Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, vol. 51, pp. 586-594, 2004.

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J. Sijbers and Postnov, A., “Reduction of ring artifacts in high resolution micro-CT reconstructions”, Physics in Medicine and Biology, vol. 49, pp. 247-253, 2004.

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J. Sijbers, den Dekker, A. J., Van Audekerke, J., Verhoye, M., and Van Dyck, D., “Estimation of the noise in magnitude MR images”, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, vol. 16, pp. 87-90, 1998.

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J. Sijbers, den Dekker, A. J., Scheunders, P., and Van Dyck, D., “Maximum Likelihood estimation of Rician distribution parameters”, IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging, vol. 17, pp. 357-361, 1998.

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Teaching

Teaching activities: 

• Physics incl. Mathematics
• Physics for Biomedical Research
• Fundamentals of Signal and Image Processing
• Advanced Signal and Image Processing
• Reconstruction Methods in Medical Imaging
• X-ray Microtomography

Advisor for PhD Theses

2024

P. Lopes, Vander Sloten, J., Bosmans, J., Sijbers, J., and Van Herck, P., “Automating the planning of transcatheter Mitral Valve Interventions”, 2024.

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N. Six, “Improved X-ray CT reconstruction techniques with non-linear imaging models”, 2024.

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2023

T. Elberfeld, “Parametric Fiber Analysis for Glass Fiber-reinforced Composite Tomographic Images”, 2023.

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J. Van Houtte, “Surface and image-based registration methods with statistical modeling for biomedical applications”, 2023.

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2022

A. Presenti, “3D X-ray radiography-based inspection of manufactured objects”, 2022.

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V. Nguyen, “Advances in biplanar X-ray imaging: calibration and 2D/3D registration”, 2022.

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D. Giraldo, “Computational anatomy strategies for characterization of brain patterns associated with Alzheimer's disease”, 2022.

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K. Stanković, “Quantitative assessment of 3D foot shape using statistical shape analysis”, 2022.

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2021

M. Naeyaert, “Strategies for efficient acquisition and reconstruction of structural and quantitative MRI”, 2021.

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2020

P. Bladt, “Accurate and precise perfusion parameter estimation in pseudo-continuous arterial spin labeling MRI”, 2020.

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2019

F. Danckaers, “The Development of 3D Statistical Shape Models for Diverse Applications”, 2019.

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2018

E. Janssens, “Advances in X-ray reconstruction algorithms for limited data problems in conventional and non-conventional projection geometries”, 2018.

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G. Ramos-Llordén, “Improved MRI Relaxometry through Statistical Signal Processing”, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, 2018.

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Q. Collier, “Robust estimation of diffusion tensor and diffusion kurtosis imaging parameters”, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, 2018.

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2017

D. Lacko, “The application of 3D anthropometry for the development of headgear: a case study on the design of ergonometric brain-computer interfaces”, 2017.

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T. Roine, “Improved reliability of fiber orientation estimation and graph theoretical analysis of structural brain networks with diffusion MRI”, University of Antwerp, 2017.

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J. Cant, “Iterative reconstruction for mobile chest tomosynthesis”, 2017.

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V. Van Nieuwenhove, “Model-based reconstruction algorithms for dynamic X-ray CT”, 2017.

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M. Van Dael, “Online quality control of fruit and vegetables using X-ray imaging”, 2017.

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J. Gonnissen, “Optimal statistical experiment design for detecting and locating light atoms using quantitative high resolution (scanning) transmission electron microscopy”, 2017.

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2016

G. Van Steenkiste, “Super-resolution estimation of quantitative MRI parameters”, University of Antwerp, 2016.

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2015

N. Roberto Vigano, “Full-field X-ray orientation imaging using convex optimization and a discrete representation of six-dimensional position - orientation space”, 2015.

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G. Van Eyndhoven, “Model-based iterative reconstruction algorithms for computed tomography”, 2015.

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S. Van der Jeught, “Optical techniques for real-time morphology measurement of the tympanic membrane”, 2015.

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A. Dabravolski, “Towards In Loco X-ray Computed Tomography”, 2015.

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2013

T. Roelandts, “Local Prior Knowledge in Tomography”, 2013.

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J. Veraart, “Optimal estimation of diffusion MRI parameters”, 2013.

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2012

Z. Mai, “Advances in the quality and resolution improvement of Magnetic Resonance images”, 2012.

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J. Rajan, “Estimation and removal of noise from single and multiple coil Magnetic Resonance images”, 2012.

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B. Jeurissen, “Improved analysis of brain connectivity using high angular resolution diffusion MRI”, University of Antwerp, 2012.

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W. Van Aarle, “Tomographic segmentation and discrete tomography for quantitative analysis of transmission tomography data”, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium, 2012.

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2010

R. Pinho, “A Decision Support System for the Assessment and Stenting of Tracheal Stenosis”, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, 2010.

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2009

D. H. J. Poot, “Advances in the reconstruction and statistical processing of Magnetic Resonance images”, 2009.

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W. Van Hecke, “Improved Processing for Diffusion Tensor Magnetic Resonance Images for Coregistration, Atlas Construction, and Voxel Based Analysis”, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, 2009.

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T. Huysmans, “Parameterization and Correspondence for Improved Modeling, Analysis, and Visualization of Tubular Surfaces.”, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, 2009.

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G. Van Gompel, “Towards accurate image reconstruction from truncated X-ray CT projections”, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, 2009.

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2007

A. Smolders, “Data-driven methods for the analysis of time-resolved mental chronometry fMRI data sets”, 2007.

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2006

A. Leemans, “Modeling and Processing of Diffusion Tensor Magnetic Resonance Images for Improved Analysis of Brain Connectivity”, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, 2006.

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