Christoph Niemann

Dr.-Ing. Christoph Niemann is a researcher at the Institute of Computer Engineering within the School of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at the University of Rostock. His work bridges computer engineering and biomedical applications, with a focus on hardware design for medical devices and energy-efficient computing systems.

Dr. Niemann's primary research interests include reliability and aging in nanometer CMOS technologies and contributions to increasing the energy efficiency of FPGA-based applications. His work spans both theoretical hardware design and practical biomedical implementations, particularly in the field of deep brain stimulation systems. His research demonstrates a unique intersection of computer engineering principles applied to critical medical technologies.

Analysis of Dr. Niemann's recent publications (2020-2025) reveals a strong focus on energy efficiency in implantable medical devices, particularly for deep brain stimulation applications. His work combines FPGA optimization techniques with biomedical requirements, creating hardware solutions that address the stringent power constraints of implantable systems. The publications show consistent collaboration with Dirk Timmermann, Christian Haubelt, and Franz Plocksties, indicating a well-established research group focused on medical device engineering.

Dr. Niemann has made significant contributions to the STELLA platform for deep brain stimulation research and has developed novel approaches for sensor-based adaptive voltage scaling on FPGAs. His work demonstrates both theoretical innovation in hardware design and practical implementation in medical contexts.