The University of Antwerp’s Centre for Health and Technology (CHaT) is excited to announce the Summer School in Digital Human Modeling and Simulation 2024. This event offers an international platform for researchers and professors to share and teach the latest innovations, discuss the state-of-the-art in the field, and exchange ideas and visions in all areas of digital human modelling research and applications.
Event Details
- Dates: Monday, 23rd September to Wednesday, 25th September 2024
- Location: University of Antwerp, Campus Drie Eiken, Building R
- Format: Hybrid (both online and onsite participation available)
Registration Fees
- Academics (Online and Onsite): €300
- Non-Academics (Online and Onsite): €600
- Discount: Members of the Belgian Ergonomics Society or other Ergonomics Societies receive a €50 discount.
Program Schedule
23rd September
- 10-11 AM: Introduction to DHM, Prof. Sofia Scataglini
- 11-12 AM: Comfort and Discomfort, Prof. Xuguang Wang
- Lunch Break
- 1-2 PM: Extended Reality in Medicine, Prof. Marco Mandolini
- 2-3 PM: Modelling the Hand, Prof. Esteban Peña Pitarch
- 3-4 PM: The Role of Diagnostic Imaging (in silico medicine), Prof. Francesco Feletti
- 4-5 PM: Design and Analysis of Mechanical Devices with Musculoskeletal Models, Prof. Michael Skipper Andersen
- 5-6 PM: Biomechanical Perception Models Predicting Motion Comfort and Sickness in Automated Driving, Prof. Riender Happee
24th September
- 10-11 AM: Neuroergonomics, AI and Passive Brain-Computer Interface (pBCI) for Enhanced Human Performance, Prof. Umer Asher
- 11-12 AM: Computer-aided Technologies (CAD/CAM/CAE) for Prosthetics, Prof. Gregor Harih
- Lunch Break
- 1-2 PM: DHM in the Product Realization Process, Prof. Dan Hogberg
- 2-3 PM: Human-Centred Robotics, Prof. Giacomo Palmieri
- 3-4 PM: Inclusive Design in DHM, Prof. Silvia Imbesi
- 4-5 PM: Human-Autonomous Systems, Prof. Simone Borsci
- 5-6 PM: DHM and EEG, ECG, Posturography Affection, In-Cockpit Motion Modeling, Pilot Studies, Prof. Vladimir Socha
25th September
- 10-11 AM: Modeling and Simulation of Movement for Stroke, Prof. Redha Taiar
- 11-12 AM: DHM and Anthropometry, Prof. Erik Brolin
- Lunch Break
- 1-2 PM: DHM for Human-Centric Engineering and Medicine, Prof. James Yang
- 2-3 PM: DHM and Infrared Thermography, Prof. Ameersing Luximon
- 3-4 PM: Digital Work Planning: Integrating Ergonomics, Productivity, and Age-Appropriate Production Design using ema Work Designer, Michael Spitzhirn
- 4-5 PM: DHM and IMMA, Prof. Lars Hanson
Registration
For further information, contact:
- Prof. Sofia Scataglini (Chair of TC DHM at IEA, International Coordinator of 4D4ALL)
- Prof. Steven Truijen (Chair of 4D4ALL)
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field and connect with peers worldwide. We look forward to seeing you there!