@mastersthesis {2330,
	title = {Automating the planning of transcatheter Mitral Valve Interventions},
	volume = {Engineering Science},
	year = {2024},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Lopes, Patricia}
}
@mastersthesis {2386,
	title = {Development of spoiled gradient echo sequences for MRI relaxometry},
	volume = {PhD in Biomedical Sciences},
	year = {2024},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Marco Andrea Zampini}
}
@mastersthesis {2363,
	title = {Improved 4DCT reconstruction algorithms for the imaging of foam microstructure formation},
	volume = {PhD in Sciences},
	year = {2024},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Jens Renders}
}
@mastersthesis {2326,
	title = {Improved X-ray CT reconstruction techniques with non-linear imaging models},
	year = {2024},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Nathana{\"e}l Six}
}
@mastersthesis {2290,
	title = {Parametric Fiber Analysis for Glass Fiber-reinforced Composite Tomographic Images},
	year = {2023},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Tim Elberfeld}
}
@mastersthesis {2277,
	title = {Surface and image-based registration methods with statistical modeling for biomedical applications},
	volume = {PhD},
	year = {2023},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Jeroen Van Houtte}
}
@mastersthesis {2338,
	title = {Unsupervised machine/deep learning mapping (clustering) for single/multi-source remote sensing data },
	year = {2023},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Kasra Rafiezadeh Shahi}
}
@mastersthesis {2280,
	title = {3D X-ray radiography-based inspection of manufactured objects},
	volume = {PhD},
	year = {2022},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Alice Presenti}
}
@mastersthesis {2278,
	title = {Advances in biplanar X-ray imaging: calibration and 2D/3D registration},
	volume = {PhD},
	year = {2022},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Van Nguyen}
}
@mastersthesis {2218,
	title = {Computational anatomy strategies for characterization of brain patterns associated with Alzheimer{\textquoteright}s disease},
	volume = {PhD in Science},
	year = {2022},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Diana Giraldo}
}
@mastersthesis {2271,
	title = {Quantitative assessment of 3D foot shape using statistical shape analysis},
	volume = {PhD in Sciences},
	year = {2022},
	month = {10/2022},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Kristina Stankovi{\'c}}
}
@mastersthesis {2145,
	title = {Strategies for efficient acquisition and reconstruction of structural and quantitative MRI},
	volume = {PhD in Biomedical Sciences},
	year = {2021},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Maarten Naeyaert}
}
@mastersthesis {2069,
	title = {Accurate and precise perfusion parameter estimation in pseudo-continuous arterial spin labeling MRI},
	volume = {PhD in Sciences/Physics},
	year = {2020},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Piet Bladt}
}
@mastersthesis {1930,
	title = {The Development of 3D Statistical Shape Models for Diverse Applications},
	volume = {PhD in Sciences},
	year = {2019},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Femke Danckaers}
}
@mastersthesis {1867,
	title = {Advances in X-ray reconstruction algorithms for limited data problems in conventional and non-conventional projection geometries},
	volume = {PhD in Sciences / Physics},
	year = {2018},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Eline Janssens}
}
@mastersthesis {1832,
	title = {Improved MRI Relaxometry through Statistical Signal Processing},
	volume = { Doctor of Science},
	year = {2018},
	month = {02/2018},
	school = {University of Antwerp},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	address = {Antwerp},
	abstract = {Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) relaxometry is a quantitative MRI modality that deals with the estimation of the spin-lattice, T1, and the spin-spin, T2, relaxation times. Both relaxation times are fundamental parameters that describe the spin dynamics within a tissue during the relaxation process of the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) phenomenon. During the last decades, spatial T1 and T2 maps have been analyzed to study and monitor the states of a multitude of human diseases. Those studies have shown that MRI relaxometry holds the promise of generating robust, objective image-based biomarkers for central nervous system pathologies, cardiovascular diseases and beyond. Unfortunately, quantitative biomarkers derived from MRI relaxometry are not yet sufficiently specific, sensitive, and robust to be routinely used in clinical practice. On top of that, high-resolution relaxation maps demand a clinically unfeasible long scanning time.

This PhD thesis tries to reduce the obstacles that preclude MRI relaxometry from being a fast, accurate, and precise quantitative MRI modality for clinical use by improving the way MR relaxometry data are acquired, processed and analyzed. In particular, by adopting a statistical signal processing approach, three contributions that address common problems of the field are given. Firstly, we present a unified relaxometry-based processing framework where the T1 map estimation and motion correction are accounted for in a synergistic manner, being both the T1 map and the motion parameters simultaneously estimated with a Maximum-Likelihood estimator. It is demonstrated that substantially more accurate T1 maps are obtained with our proposed integrated approach in comparison to the yet typical but suboptimal two-step approach: T1 model fitting after image registration.  Secondly, we developed a fast, robust, T1 estimator for Variable Flip Angle (VFA) T1 mapping that can provide statistically optimal T1 estimates with unprecedentedly short computation time, thereby enabling optimal, real-time, VFA T1 mapping.  Finally, we were able to reduce the long overall scanning time of MRI relaxometry studies using our novel k-space reconstruction technique that permits the reconstruction of individual MR images with less number of samples than it is commonly required.},
	author = {Gabriel Ramos-Llord{\'e}n}
}
@mastersthesis {1911,
	title = {Robust estimation of diffusion tensor and diffusion kurtosis imaging parameters},
	volume = {PhD in Sciences/Physics},
	year = {2018},
	month = {Oct/2018},
	school = {University of Antwerp},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	address = {Antwerp},
	author = {Quinten Collier}
}
@mastersthesis {1758,
	title = {The application of 3D anthropometry for the development of headgear: a case study on the design of ergonometric brain-computer interfaces},
	year = {2017},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Daniel Lacko}
}
@mastersthesis {1777,
	title = {Improved reliability of fiber orientation estimation and graph theoretical analysis of structural brain networks with diffusion MRI},
	volume = {Doctor of Science},
	year = {2017},
	school = {University of Antwerp},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Timo Roine}
}
@mastersthesis {1738,
	title = {Iterative reconstruction for mobile chest tomosynthesis},
	volume = {PhD in Sciences/Physics},
	year = {2017},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Jeroen Cant}
}
@mastersthesis {1821,
	title = {Model-based reconstruction algorithms for dynamic X-ray CT},
	volume = {PhD in Sciences/Physics},
	year = {2017},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Vincent Van Nieuwenhove}
}
@mastersthesis {1783,
	title = {Online quality control of fruit and vegetables using X-ray imaging},
	volume = {Doctor of Bioscience Engineering},
	year = {2017},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Mattias Van Dael}
}
@mastersthesis {1926,
	title = {Optimal statistical experiment design for detecting and locating light atoms using quantitative high resolution (scanning) transmission electron microscopy},
	volume = {PhD in Sciences/Physics},
	year = {2017},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Julie Gonnissen}
}
@mastersthesis {1713,
	title = {Super-resolution estimation of quantitative MRI parameters},
	volume = {Doctor of Science},
	year = {2016},
	school = {University of Antwerp},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Gwendolyn Van Steenkiste}
}
@mastersthesis {2078,
	title = {Full-field X-ray orientation imaging using convex optimization and a discrete representation of six-dimensional position - orientation space},
	year = {2015},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Nicola Roberto Vigano}
}
@mastersthesis {1631,
	title = {Model-based iterative reconstruction algorithms for computed tomography},
	volume = {PhD in Sciences},
	year = {2015},
	month = {12/2015},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Van Eyndhoven, Geert}
}
@mastersthesis {1782,
	title = {Optical techniques for real-time morphology measurement of the tympanic membrane},
	year = {2015},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Sam Van der Jeught}
}
@mastersthesis {1632,
	title = {Towards In Loco X-ray Computed Tomography},
	year = {2015},
	month = {12/2015},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Andrei Dabravolski}
}
@mastersthesis {1428,
	title = {Local Prior Knowledge in Tomography},
	volume = {PhD in Sciences: Physics},
	year = {2013},
	month = {11/2013},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Roelandts, Tom}
}
@mastersthesis {1427,
	title = {Optimal estimation of diffusion MRI parameters},
	volume = {PhD in Sciences: Physics},
	year = {2013},
	month = {10/2013},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Jelle Veraart}
}
@mastersthesis {1339,
	title = {Advances in the quality and resolution improvement of Magnetic Resonance images},
	volume = {PhD in Sciences: Physics},
	year = {2012},
	month = {03/2012},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Zhenhua Mai}
}
@mastersthesis {1333,
	title = {Contextual classification of hyperspectral remote sensing images - Application in vegetation monitoring},
	year = {2012},
	pages = {156},
	school = {University of Antwerp},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	address = {Antwerp, Belgium},
	author = {Guy Thoonen}
}
@mastersthesis {1378,
	title = {Estimation and removal of noise from single and multiple coil  Magnetic Resonance images},
	year = {2012},
	month = {11/2012},
	type = {PhD Thesis},
	author = {Jeny Rajan}
}
@mastersthesis {1337,
	title = {Improved analysis of brain connectivity using high angular resolution diffusion MRI},
	volume = {PhD in Sciences},
	year = {2012},
	month = {03/2012},
	pages = {208},
	school = {University of Antwerp},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	keywords = {complex WM architecture, constrained spherical deconvolution, crossing fibers, CSD, Diffusion MRI, diffusion tensor imaging, DTI, HARDI, high angular resolution diffusion imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, MRI, probabilistic tractography, Spherical deconvolution, Tractography, white matter, WM},
	author = {Ben Jeurissen}
}
@mastersthesis {1327,
	title = {Tomographic segmentation and discrete tomography for quantitative analysis of transmission tomography data},
	year = {2012},
	pages = {190},
	school = {University of Antwerp},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	address = {Antwerp, Belgium},
	author = {Wim Van Aarle}
}
@mastersthesis {1284,
	title = {A Decision Support System for the Assessment and Stenting of Tracheal Stenosis},
	year = {2010},
	month = {18/11/2010},
	school = {University of Antwerp},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	address = {Antwerp},
	abstract = {This thesis sets forth a decision support system that proposes a method for automatic assessment of tracheal stenosis and prediction of stent length and diameter from chest CT scans. The main idea behind the proposed method is to estimate the shape of the trachea of a patient as if stenosis were not present. This shape can be used the by the physician for surgery planning and is the basis for the automatic assessment of the stenosis and the prediction of patient-specific stents.
},
	author = {R{\^o}mulo Pinho}
}
@mastersthesis {1290,
	title = {Advances in the reconstruction and statistical processing of Magnetic Resonance images},
	volume = {PhD in Sciences: Physics},
	year = {2009},
	type = {PhD Thesis},
	author = {Dirk H J Poot}
}
@mastersthesis {1271,
	title = {Improved Processing for Diffusion Tensor Magnetic Resonance Images for Coregistration, Atlas Construction, and Voxel Based Analysis},
	year = {2009},
	school = {University of Antwerp},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	address = {Antwerp},
	author = {Wim Van Hecke}
}
@mastersthesis {1172,
	title = {Parameterization and Correspondence for Improved Modeling, Analysis, and Visualization of Tubular Surfaces.},
	year = {2009},
	school = {University of Antwerp},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	address = {Antwerp},
	author = {Toon Huysmans}
}
@mastersthesis {1270,
	title = {Towards accurate image reconstruction from truncated X-ray CT projections},
	year = {2009},
	school = {University of Antwerp},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	address = {Antwerp},
	author = {Gert Van Gompel}
}
@mastersthesis {1291,
	title = {Data-driven methods for the analysis of time-resolved mental chronometry fMRI data sets},
	year = {2007},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Alain Smolders}
}
@mastersthesis {1273,
	title = {Modeling and Processing of Diffusion Tensor Magnetic Resonance Images for Improved Analysis of Brain Connectivity},
	year = {2006},
	school = {University of Antwerp},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	address = {Antwerp},
	author = {Alexander Leemans}
}
@mastersthesis {1272,
	title = {Reconstructie van Transversaal Getrunceerde Cone Beam Projecties in Micro-Tomografie},
	year = {2006},
	school = {University of Antwerp},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	address = {Antwerp},
	author = {G. Tisson}
}
@mastersthesis {1286,
	title = {Feature Selection and Classifier Ensembles: A Study on Hyperspectral Remote Sensing Data},
	year = {2003},
	school = {University of Antwerp},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	address = {Antwerp},
	author = {Shixin Yu}
}
@mastersthesis {1278,
	title = {Unsupervised Pattern Recognition - Dimensionality Reduction and Classification},
	year = {2002},
	school = {University of Antwerp},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	address = {Antwerp},
	author = {Steve De Backer}
}
@mastersthesis {1302,
	title = {Estimation of Signal and Noise from Magnitude Magnetic Resonance Images},
	year = {1998},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	author = {Jan Sijbers}
}
@mastersthesis {1281,
	title = {Image Analysis for Material Characterisation},
	year = {1998},
	school = {University of Antwerp},
	type = {PhD thesis},
	address = {Antwerp},
	author = {S. Livens}
}
