Christian Wagner

Prof. Dr. Christian Wagner is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Universität des Saarlandes, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology. He leads the Research Group for Dynamics of Fluids, focusing on complex and biological fluids, particularly red blood cells, granular matter, and non-equilibrium systems. His research integrates experimental techniques such as particle image velocimetry, rheometry, and optical tweezers.

Research Interests: His work centers on understanding the self-organization and flow behavior of complex fluids, including polymers, gels, and blood. Key areas include red blood cell dynamics, aggregation, sedimentation, microfluidic transport, and the rheology of granular materials. He investigates both biological and synthetic systems under confinement and non-equilibrium conditions.

Publication Trends: His recent publications (2023–2025) show a strong focus on red blood cell mechanics, with recurring themes in aggregation, deformability, sedimentation, and microcirculatory flow. Collaborative work with Prof. Lars Kaestner is prominent, and studies often bridge physics, biophysics, and clinical diagnostics. Techniques like microfluidics, optical tweezers, and rheometry are frequently employed.

Scientific Awards: No awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

Advising and Grants: He supervises a large group of PhD and master’s students working on red blood cell dynamics, microfluidics, and granular flows. He leads or participates in major funded projects such as the DFDK doctoral school 'Living Fluids', the Research Unit FOR 2688 on pulsating flow instabilities (funded by DFG with €2.3 million), and the Interreg project PowderReg. These projects involve international collaboration and interdisciplinary research.

Labs and Teams: His research group is based in Building E2.6 at Campus Saarbrücken, housing experimental setups for rheology, microfluidics, and optical manipulation. The team includes senior scientists, postdocs, PhD, and master’s students, and collaborates closely with other institutions in France, Luxembourg, Morocco, and beyond.