dr.ir. K. Nizamis (Kostas)

My name is Kostas Nizamis (1988 Kavala,Greece) and I am an Assistant Professor in Multidisciplinary Design at the Design, Production, & Management (DPM) department at the University of Twente. I graduated as electrical and computer engineer (M.Eng) from the Democritus University of Thrace in Xanthi, Greece. After that, I acquired my degree in Biomedical Engineering (MSc.) at the University of Twente. Between November 2014 and February 2019, I performed my Ph.D. research in the department of Biomechanical Engineering, at the University of Twente, in Symbionics 1.3: Intention Amplifying in Hand Orthoses. In this project, we developed and tested a myocontrolled hand exoskeleton for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpHjlFM0t3Y). My current research interests involve the application of multidisciplinary design approaches and Systems Engineering tools and methods in the development and validation of rehabilitation technologies to address high impact societal problems.

I am currently serving as the vice-chairman of the Optimus Association (https://www.utwente.nl/en/et/dpm/optimus/) of the DPM department of the University of Twente. The goal of Optimus is to increase its student's and staff member's engagement with the DPM department. To achieve this goal, Optimus offers a platform that stimulates informal contact between its employee members and student members.

Additionally, I am one of the 5 co-founders and co-directors of the Non-Profit Organization Authentia. In Authentia my role is to be Director of Transfer. The directive of Transfer is aiming to establish an exchange contract with at least one institute from Greece that previously had no connection with the University of Twente. Additionally, we attempt to facilitate with a partial scholarship and receive scholars from Hellenic academic institutes for their internship/thesis conduction in one of the University of Twente research groups or companies of the surrounding ecosystem. If you want to be part of Authentia or contribute in any way to the Directive of Transfer please contact me or visit our website or our pages on Facebook and LinkedIn!

Medicine & Life Sciences

# Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
# Electromyography
# Hand

Engineering & Materials Science

# Electromyography
# Exoskeleton (Robotics)
# Motion Sensors
# Patient Rehabilitation
# Robotics

Faculty of Engineering Technology (ET), Systems Engineering & Multidisciplinary Design (SEMD)

My previous research focused on bio-signal analysis, hand and arm exoskeletons, intention detection, active support for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and daily -out of the lab- use of assistive devices. I participated in the development of an active myoelectric hand exoskeleton for people with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Currently, I am an Assistant Professor in Multidisciplinary Design. Complex design problems often dictate the integration of multiple disciplines and then need to steer them towards successful collaborative efforts that can effectively address such problems. My vision is to understand the various interactions between different disciplines when solving complex design problems and facilitate collaboration. Additionally, I am very interested in research ethics and how modern technology can have a positive impact on society, by considering the individual needs of the users and all the relevant ethical consequences.

Stefess, F. , Nizamis, K. , Haarman, J. , & Karahanoglu, A. (2022). Gr!pp: Integrating Activities of Daily Living into Hand Rehabilitation. In TEI 2022: Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction [3505572] (ACM International Conference Proceeding Series). Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). https://doi.org/10.1145/3490149.3505572

Nizamis, K. (2021). Redesign of the High-Tech Human Touch Minor From Idea to Prototype.

Shakila, N. U. , Nizamis, K. , Poortman, C. L. , & van der Veen, J. T. (2021). Interdisciplinary challenge-based learning: science to society: Science to Society. In H-U. Heiss, H-M. Jarvinen, A. Mayer, & A. Schulz (Eds.), Proceedings - SEFI 49th Annual Conference: Blended Learning in Engineering Education: Challenging, Enlightening - and Lasting? (pp. 1491-1499). (Proceedings - SEFI 49th Annual Conference: Blended Learning in Engineering Education: Challenging, Enlightening - and Lasting?). Societe Europeenne pour la Formation des Ingenieurs (SEFI).

Nizamis, K. (2021, Nov 4). Tutor guidelines: How to make your life easier and have fun while being a tutor.

Martinetti, A. , Chemweno, P. K. , Nizamis, K. , & Fosch Villaronga, E. (2021). Redefining Safety in Light of Human-Robot Interaction: A Critical Review of Current Standards and Regulations. Frontiers in chemical engineering, 3, [666237]. https://doi.org/10.3389/fceng.2021.666237

Kapeller, A., Felzmann, H. , Fosch Villaronga, E. , Nizamis, K., & Hughes, A. M. (2021). Implementing Ethical, Legal, and Societal Considerations in Wearable Robot Design. Applied Sciences, 11(15), [6705]. https://doi.org/10.3390/app11156705

Athanasiou, A., Antoniou, P., Pandria, N., Astaras, A. , Nizamis, K., Mitsopoulos, K., Praftsiotis, A., Arvanitidis, T., Apostolou, T., Magras, I., & Bamidis, P. (2021). Affect detection in rehabilitation using wearable robotics, multiple biosensors and serious gaming: a concept using the NeuroSuitUp platform. Abstract from 4th International Conference on Medical Education Informatics, MEI 2021.

Abbas, Y. , Martinetti, A. , Nizamis, K., Spoolder, S. , & van Dongen, L. A. M. (2021). Ready, trainer … one*! discovering the entanglement of adaptive learning with virtual reality in industrial training: a case study. Interactive learning environments. https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2021.1940215

Nizamis, K., Athanasiou, A., Almpani, S., Dimitrousis, C., & Astaras, A. (2021). Converging Robotic Technologies in Targeted Neural Rehabilitation: A Review of Emerging Solutions and Challenges. Sensors (Switzerland), 21(6), [2084]. https://doi.org/10.3390/s21062084

Kilic-Bebek, E. , Nizamis, K., Karapars, Z., Gokkurt , A., Unal, R., Bebek, O. , Vlutters, M., Vander Poorten, E. B., Borghesan , G., Decré, W., Aertbeliën, E., Borisova , O., Borisov, I., Kolyubin, S., & Ugurlu , B. (Accepted/In press). Discussing Modernizing Engineering Education through the Erasmus + Project Titled "Open Educational Resources on Enabling Technologies in Wearable and Collaborative Robotics (WeCoRD). Abstract from 3rd International Instructional Technologies in Engineering Education Symposium IITEE , Izmir, Turkey.

Kapeller, A. , Nagenborg, M. H. , & Nizamis, K. (2020). Wearable Robotic Exoskeletons: A Socio-Philosophical Perspective on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research. Paladyn, 11(1), 404-413. https://doi.org/10.1515/pjbr-2020-0027

Nizamis, K. , Rijken, N. H. M. , van Middelaar, R., Neto, J. , Koopman, B. F. J. M. , & Sartori, M. (2020). Characterization of Forearm Muscle Activation in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy via High-Density Electromyography: A Case Study on the Implications for Myoelectric Control. Frontiers in neurology, 11, [231]. https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2020.00231

Nizamis, K., Schutte, W., Grutters, J. J. , Goseling, J. , Rijken, N. H. M. , & Koopman, B. F. J. M. (2020). Evaluation of the cognitive-motor performance of adults with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in a hand-related task. PLoS ONE, 15(1), 1-17. [e0228128]. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0228128

Bos, R. A. , Nizamis, K. , Koopman, B. F. J. M. , Herder, J. L. , Sartori, M., & Plettenburg, D. H. (2020). A case study with SymbiHand: An sEMG-controlled electrohydraulic hand orthosis for individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. IEEE transactions on neural systems and rehabilitation engineering, 28(1), 258-266. https://doi.org/10.1109/TNSRE.2019.2952470

Dimitrousis, C., Almpani, S., Stefaneas, P., Veneman, J. , Nizamis, K., & Astaras, A. (2020). Neurorobotics: Review of Underlying Technologies, Current Developments and Future Directions. In A. Athanasiou, V. H. De Albuquerque, & S. Ribeiro (Eds.), Neurotechnology: Methods, advances and applications (1st ed.). The Institution of Engineering and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1049/pbhe019e_ch7

Nizamis, K. , Rijken, N., Mendes, A., Janssen, M. , Bergsma, A. , & Koopman, B. (2019). A Novel Setup and Protocol to Measure the Range of Motion of the Wrist and the Hand. 143-143. Poster session presented at 3rd Congress on NeuroRehabilitation and Neural Repair 2019, Maastricht, Netherlands.

Nizamis, K. (2019). Hand Neuro-Motor Characterization and Motor Intention Decoding in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. (1st ed.). University of Twente. https://doi.org/10.3990/1.9789036547833

Nizamis, K. , Stienen, A. H. A., Kamper, D. G., Keller, T., Plettenburg, D. H., Rouse, E. J., Farina, D. , Koopman, B. F. J. M. , & Sartori, M. (2019). Transferrable Expertise From Bionic Arms to Robotic Exoskeletons: Perspectives for Stroke and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics, 1(2), 88-96. https://doi.org/10.1109/TMRB.2019.2912453

Bos, R. , Nizamis, K., Plettenburg, D. , & Herder, J. L. (2018). Design of an Electrohydraulic Hand Orthosis for People with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Using Commercially Available Components. In 2018 7th IEEE International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics (Biorob) (pp. 305-311). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/BIOROB.2018.8487196

Nizamis, K. , Rijken, N. H. M., Mendes, A., Janssen, M. M. H. P. , Bergsma, A. , & Koopman, B. F. J. M. (2018). A Novel Setup and Protocol to Measure the Range of Motion of the Wrist and the Hand. Sensors (Switzerland), 18(10), [3230]. https://doi.org/10.3390/s18103230

Nizamis, K., Ganseij, M. , & Koopman, H. F. J. M. (2017). Towards the control of an active hand orthosis for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: Design and Validation of a wireless sEMG sleeve. Poster session presented at 6th Dutch Bio-Medical Engineering Conference 2017, Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands.

Nizamis, K., Schutte, W. , Goseling, J. , & Koopman, H. F. J. M. (2017). Quantification of Information Transfer Rate of the Human Hand during a Mouse Clicking Task with Healthy Adults and One Adult with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. In 2017 International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR) IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICORR.2017.8009417

Lobo Prat, J. , Nizamis, K., Janssen, M. M. H. P. , Keemink, A. Q. L. , Veltink, P. H. , Koopman, H. F. J. M. , & Stienen, A. (2017). Comparison between sEMG and force as control interfaces to support planar arm movements in adults with Duchenne: a feasibility study. Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation, 14, [73]. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-017-0282-6

Nizamis, K., Voss, S. , & Koopman, H. F. J. M. (2017). Towards the control of an active hand orthosis for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: Comparison of intuitive to non-intutive SEMG control. Poster session presented at 6th Dutch Bio-Medical Engineering Conference 2017, Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands.

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Naar mijn profiel

I am strongly committed to educational innovation through implementing challenge-based learning in order to bridge education with research and industry and promote the development of student’s 21st-century skills. Currently, I am the coordinator of the HTHT Minor Science 2 Society where I apply Challenge-Base Learning principles to facilitate interdisciplinary learning (https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/electives/minor/offer/htht-minors/#htht-%E2%80%93-minor-packages-215-ec).

Additionally, I am teaching design engineering and systems engineering for Mechanical engineering bachelor students and I am involved in the HTHT minor Biorobotics and the MSc. course Biomechatronics.

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I worked as an MSc. student at the Flextension A-Gear project where I developed the myoelectric control of an active arm exoskeleton for people with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Subsequently, I finished my Ph.D. in the Symbionics project where I participated in the development of a myocontrolled active hand exoskeleton for people with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Currently, I am working on the Erasmus + Project WeCord, where we develop Open Educational Resources on Enabling Technologies in Wearable and Collaborative Robotics.