Quinten Mank

Quinten Mank graduated in Technical Medicine in 2022, an interdisciplinary field that combines medicine, engineering, and applied sciences to improve patient care through advanced medical technology. During his studies, he focused on developing a method for 3D reconstruction of pulmonary anatomy from CT scans using Artificial Intelligence, aiming to create more accurate and patient-specific representations of the lungs to support preoperative planning and surgical education.

Building on this foundation, Quinten is currently pursuing a PhD focused on the integration of Artificial Intelligence and Extended Reality (Virtual and Augmented Reality) in the planning and execution of thoracic surgery. His research seeks to bridge cutting-edge digital technology and clinical practice by developing and clinically implementing 3D technologies that enhance surgical precision, and support decision-making through AI-driven insights.

He conducts his PhD research part-time at Erasmus MC in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, in collaboration with Surgical Reality in Nieuw-Vennep, The Netherlands. Together, they developed a 3D dynamic model that functions as a surgical navigation system, enabling surgeons to visualize, manipulate, and interact with patient-specific anatomy in real time. This technology aims to make complex thoracic procedures safer and more efficient, while also serving as a powerful educational and training tool for surgeons in training.