Tom Francart, born 1981 received the Ph.D. degree in engineering from the University of Leuven, Belgium, in 2008. Since 2013 he is a research professor at the University of Leuven and since 2022 full-time tenured professor (“hoogleraar”). The mission of his lab is to improve communication through technology. His research interests include objective measures of hearing (including EEG-based measures), auditory prostheses (including smart hearing devices) and general audiology and auditory neuroscience. His work follows a multidisciplinary approach that links electrical engineering with audiology and neuroscience. This research comprises the entire chain from fundamental curiosity-driven research towards applications in clinical practice, and eventually impact in society. Apart from the science, Prof. Francart aims to create a work environment, where people can develop themselves personally and scientifically.