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Jan Van der Spiegel is a pioneering figure in neuromorphic engineering and analog VLSI design, whose work has bridged the gap between biological neural systems and silicon-based computation. His key research areas include neuromorphic circuits, sensory processing, and brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). Van der Spiegel made major contributions with the design and fabrication of a general-purpose analog neural computer, enabling real-time pattern recognition for visual and acoustical tasks—a foundational step toward efficient, brain-inspired hardware. His retinal CCD sensor for fast 2D shape recognition and tracking (26 citations) demonstrated how biological principles could be translated into robust, low-power vision systems. Later, he advanced neuroprosthetics with strategies for autonomous sensor-brain interfaces for closed-loop sensory reanimation of paralyzed limbs (7 citations), integrating microstimulation and wireless technologies to restore hand function. With over 60 citations across his most influential works, Van der Spiegel’s impact lies in showing how analog computation can emulate neural processing for real-world applications. His work remains essential reading for students and researchers in neuromorphic computing, biomedical engineering, and intelligent sensory systems.