Sebastian Weingärtner

Sebastian Weingärtner is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology, specializing in MRI Imaging and medical visualization. He leads interdisciplinary research bridging physics and biomedical applications to enhance cardiovascular imaging.

• Education: Diplom-Informatiker (Würzburg University, 2011), PhD (Harvard Medical School & Heidelberg University, 2014)
• Experience: PostDoctoral Fellow at Heidelberg University (2015-2016), University of Minnesota (2016-2017), HHMI Fellow at Stanford University (2017-2019)

His research focuses on advancing MRI relaxometry, color-map standardization, and quantitative imaging techniques to improve clinical diagnostics. Key themes include cardiovascular magnetic resonance, image processing, and physics-driven medical imaging innovations.

Recent publications highlight trends in cardiac MRI mapping, TRAFF2 relaxation modeling, and color-map optimization, emphasizing accessibility and sustainability in cardiovascular imaging. Collaborations span institutions like Stanford, Harvard, and Heidelberg.

Scientific Awards:

• HHMI Fellow

He teaches courses such as Medical Imaging Signals and Systems and contributes to the TU Delft Lab Webpage for applied physics research. His work integrates simulation, interpolation, and phantom-based validation in NMR imaging.