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Engineer in Computer Science (2000), PhD (2007)
Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium
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July 2007 – present |
Research Officer in « Optimal control theoretical perspective on object manipulation ». Currently implementing new experiments in virtual environments to investigate the control of bimanual movements. Involves programming real-time applications in C++/OpenGL with 2 robotic devices, force transducers and a stereoscopic 3D display. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) analysis on related paradigms to investigate neural correlates of learning and error processing. |
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2000 – 2002 (ESA funding) |
Research assistant in the Rehabilitation unit of the faculty of Medicine, UCL. Designed and implemented an experimental life science platform for dedicated real-time data acquisition in micro- and hyper-gravity. Industrial contacts with National Instruments (TX, Managed the 31st ESA parabolic flight campaign and controlled the experiment in-flight. Coordinated the campaign with Novespace ( Active member of a Topical Team organized by ESA: « Dynamics of Prehension in Microgravity and its applications to Robotics and Prosthetics ». |
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2000 |
Training in software architecture for acquisition systems (National Instruments). |
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1999 – 2000 |
Prior work experience and student jobs
Programming in the Rehabilitation unit (UCL) to improve data acquisition software (C). Wrote transparencies (LateX) for a course in the department of Computer Engineering (UCL). Implemented a software (C++) to convert European company currencies to EUR. |
Education |
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2002 – 2007 (ESA funding) 2002 – 2007 (ESA funding) cont’d |
PhD in the Center for Systems Engineering and Applied Mechanics and in the Rehabilitation unit, Université catholique de Co-supervision: Profs P. Lefèvre ( « The role of gravity in dexterous manipulation: a driving force rather than a perturbation ». Publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals and communications in international conferences (see annexe). Supervised 6 master students preparing their thesis in the field of engineering and medicine. Successfully managed 6 ESA parabolic flight campaigns (in the continuity of the 31st). Scientific contribution to the development of a proposal in response to the 2004 International Life Science Research Announcement (ILSRA-2004-0084-0133) selected for flight in the International Space Station (outstanding review score of 92 %). Participated in the specifications of a novel experimental life science platform for the International Space Station in collaboration with ESA and the spin-off company ARSALIS. |
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1995 – 2000 |
Master in Computer Engineering obtained with high honors (UCL). Thesis: « Impact of Java technology in embedded and real-time systems ». |
Skills |
Softwareengineering |
Object/relational database, artificial intelligence (neural networks), statistical analysis, operating systems (Linux, Unix, Windows), real time software architecture, virtual reality and force-feedback environments with robotic devices. |
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Programming languages |
C, C++, Java, HTML, Pascal, Basic, Matlab, LateX, OpenGL. Development of data acquisition software with GUI (LabWindows/CVI-LabView). |
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Life science |
Design of experimental protocols. Biomedical data analysis (dynamics, kinematics, eye movements, electromyography). Experience in functional-MRI analysis. Ad-hoc reviewer for « Neuroscience », « Experimental Brain Research », « Journal of Neuroscience Methods ». |
Languages |
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French |
Native language. |
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English |
Fluent reading and writing skills (technical documents and scientific articles). Fluent speaking skills (stays in the |
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Dutch |
Intermediate (secondary school level). |
Hobbies and interests |
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Cycling |
Total distance of about 5000 km covered every year. Rode across Wrote and published the novel: « L’Amérique à 12 vitesses » in 1998. |
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Scouting |
Member of a Boy Scout troop from 1990 to 1994 and cook during two camps. |
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Miscellaneous |
Space Exploration, mineralogy, gardening. |
Annexe: Publications and communications |
Published articles and theses |
White O, Bleyenheuft Y, Ronsse R, Smith A, Thonnard JL, Lefevre P. Altered gravity highlights Central Pattern Generators mechanisms. J Neurophysiol. 2008.
White O, Diedrichsen J. Motor Control: from joints to objects and back. Curr Biol. 2008. DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2008.04.055.
White O. The role of gravity in dexterous manipulation: a driving force rather than a perturbation. PhD Thesis,
White O, Penta M, Thonnard JL. A new device to measure the three dimensional forces and torques in precision grip tasks. J Medical Eng & Tech. 2008.
Ronsse R, White O, Lefevre P. Computation of gaze orientation under unrestrained head movements. J Neurosci Methods. 159, 158-169. 2007.
Thonnard JL, Smith A, Wing A, McIntyre J, Lefèvre P, White O,
White O, Lefevre P, Thonnard JL. Eye-hand coordination in controlled collisions in altered gravity. Comput Methods Biomech Biomed Engin Supp 1 : 281. 2005.
White O, McIntyre J,
Articles submitted and in preparation |
White O, Dowling N, Bracewell M, Diedrichsen J. Rapid grip force adjustments interact between the hands independently of the manipulated object. (Submitted).
White O, Wing A, Bracewell M, Thonnard JL, Lefevre P. Predictive grip for high impact loads in altered gravity. (Submitted).
White O, Wing A, Bracewell M, Lefevre P, Thonnard JL. Grip-load force coupling and gaze-hand coordination in high impact loads. (Submitted).
White O, Thonnard JL, Lefevre P, McIntyre J. The Grip force controller differentiates the dynamic sources of the load. (In preparation).
Communications |
White O, Dowling N, Bracewell M, Diedrichsen J (2008).
Rapid grip force adjustments interact between the hands during object manipulation.
Neural Control of Movement.
NCM Scholarship Program Award.
Le Seac’h A, White O, Lefèvre P, Thonnard JL, McIntyre J (2007).
Internal representations of vertical for the control of sensorimotor tasks.
Society for Neuroscience 37th annual meeting.
White O, Bleyenheuft Y, Ronsse R, Smith A, Lefèvre P, Thonnard JL. (2007).
Altered gravity highlights Central Pattern Generators mechanisms.
4th European Congress “Medicine in Space and in Extreme Environments – Achievements for Health Care on Earth”,
White O, Bleyenheuft Y, Ronsse R, Smith A, Lefèvre P, Thonnard JL. (2007).
Altered gravity highlights Central Pattern Generators mechanisms.
White O. (2007).
Predictive grip for high impacts loads in altered gravity.
Progress Report for the ISS experiment. ESA (ESTEC), Noordwijk, The Netherlands.
White O. (2007).
Dexterous manipulations in altered gravity.
Invited talk.
André T, Lefèvre P, White O, Thonnard JL. (2007).
The effects of grip force and skin moisture on friction during dextrous manipulation.
Neural Control of Movement.
White O, Wing A, Lefevre P, Thonnard JL. (2006).
Predictive grip for high impact loads in altered gravity fields.
First Annual Symposium of the IEEE/EMBS
White O, Wing A, Lefevre P, Thonnard JL. (2006).
Eye-hand coordination in predictive grip for high impacts loads in altered gravity fields.
9th ESA Workshop on Advanced Space Technologies for Robotics and Automation. Noordwijk, The Netherlands.
White O, Wing A, Lefevre P, Thonnard JL. (2006).
Predictive grip for high impact loads in altered gravity fields.
Society for Neuroscience 36th annual meeting.
White O, Lefevre P, Ykman N, Wing A, Thonnard JL. (2005).
Controlled collisions in altered gravitational fields.
26th ESA International Society of Gravitational Physiology (ISGP).
Young Researchers Best Presentation Award.
White O, Lefevre P, Ykman N, Wing A, Thonnard JL. (2005).
Controlled collisions in altered gravitational fields.
Neural Control of Movement. Key
White O, Blohm G, Thonnard JL, Lefevre P. (2004).
Accurate visual feedback enhances learning of manipulation in altered gravity.
Society for Neuroscience 34th annual meeting.
| 1 month - Discovery | 400 euros | convert |
| 3 months - Bronze | 950 euros | convert |
| 6 months - Silver | 1650 euros | convert |
| 12 months - Gold | 2750 euros | convert |
