Franz Pfeiffer

Prof. Dr. Franz Pfeiffer is a full professor at the Chair of Biomedical Physics within the Department of Physics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). He has served as director of the Munich School of BioEngineering since 2016. His research focuses on translating advanced X-ray physics concepts to biomedical imaging and clinical applications, particularly for early cancer and osteoporosis diagnostics.

• Research Interests: X-ray phase-contrast and dark-field imaging, synchrotron instrumentation, CT reconstruction algorithms, and medical imaging technology.
• Awards:
  • Alfred Breit Prize (2017)
  • ERC Advanced Grant (2016)
  • Leibniz Prize (2011)
  • National Latsis Prize (2010)
  • ERC Starting Grant (2009)

His work bridges fundamental X-ray physics with clinical translation, involving collaborations with radiologists, engineers, and medical researchers. Recent publications emphasize AI integration in CT, dark-field chest radiography, and spectral imaging applications.