Barbara Dittrich

Dr. Barbara Dittrich is a Project Leader at RWTH Aachen University specializing in polymer synthesis and biomaterials. Her research focuses on advanced materials for biomedical applications, including tissue engineering scaffolds, antifouling polymers, and bioreactor optimization. Key contributions include developing polymer-based fed-batch systems for microbial cultivation and exploring biomaterials for neuronal differentiation of stem cells.

Her work spans interdisciplinary projects like NARRATE (aptamer-based virus detection) and ProPhos (biodegradable phosphates for plastics). Notable publications address lipid productivity in microalgae, high-throughput screening reliability, and silicone implants for ocular hypotony. She collaborates with institutions across biomaterials, biotechnology, and ophthalmology.

Her research portfolio demonstrates expertise in both fundamental material science and applied biomedical engineering, with a focus on translating lab-scale innovations to clinical and industrial applications.