Dr. Dirk De Ridder (Gent)

Professional Biography

• Prof. Dr. Dirk De Ridder is a Professor of Neurosurgery at the Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, New Zealand.
• Specializes in:
  • Neuromodulation
  • Phantom perceptions, including:
    • Tinnitus
    • Chronic pain
• His research focuses on:
  • Thalamocortical dysrhythmias related to:
    • Pain
    • Tinnitus
    • Parkinson’s disease
    • Depression
  • Reward system dysfunctions related to:
    • Addiction
    • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Research and Scientific Contributions

• Developed the “Burst” and “Noise” stimulation concepts for implanted neuromodulation devices.
• Continues research into new brain stimulation techniques.
• Focuses on advancing understanding and applications of neuromodulation in neurological and psychiatric conditions.

Academic Appointments

• Visiting Professor at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, collaborating with Prof. Dr. Sven Vanneste on research investigating neuromodulation effects.
• Co-opted Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Bonn, Germany, collaborating with Prof. Dr. Maciaczyk on new brain implantation techniques.
• Adjunct Faculty at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India, researching neuromodulation approaches for rehabilitation.

Publications and Professional Activities

• Co-edited several books, including the “Textbook of Tinnitus.”
• Has published 300+ scientific articles.
• Serves as a reviewer for 100+ scientific journals.

Clinical and Research Leadership

• Co-founder of BRAI3N.
• Committed to integrating scientific research with clinical practice through innovative approaches in neuromodulation and brain science.