Max Van Puyvelde

Bio

Max Van Puyvelde is a Visiting Student Researcher at BMIR, working under the supervision of Prof. Olivier Gevaert on foundation models and deep learning for 2D and 3D medical image analysis and segmentation. With a background in bioinformatics and machine learning, his work spans both academic and industry applications, including roles in AI-driven drug discovery and high-throughput medical imaging. Alongside research, Max has been involved in startup ventures, consulting, and scientific advising in the AI and healthcare space. He is currently completing his Master’s at Ghent University and will continue as a Visiting Researcher during his PhD, jointly at Stanford and Ghent University.