Andreas Martin Seitz

PD Dr. Andreas Martin Seitz is the Head of Joint Biomechanics and Medical Engineering at the Institute for Trauma Surgery Research and Biomechanics (UFB) at the University of Ulm. He leads research in biomechanical engineering and orthopedic applications, focusing on joint mechanics and medical device development. His work integrates clinical needs with engineering solutions to improve injury prevention and treatment.

Research Interests: His primary areas include biomechanics of joints, biomaterials for musculoskeletal systems, and translational medical engineering. He collaborates with clinical teams to advance surgical techniques and rehabilitation strategies.

• Department: Department of Joint Biomechanics
• Institute: UFB (Institute for Trauma Surgery Research and Biomechanics)

Advising: Supervises a team of doctoral researchers in joint biomechanics, including projects on ligament mechanics, prosthetic design, and injury modeling. Multiple students are engaged in clinical translation of biomechanical findings.

Labs/Teams: Primary lab focuses on biomechanical testing and computational modeling of musculoskeletal systems.