Jan Liu

Jan Liu is a Research Associate at the Institute for Medical Device Technology at the University of Stuttgart. With a background in Electrical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering, Liu focuses on medical device innovation using impedance measurements, sensor fabrication, and needle navigation systems. Their work bridges theoretical simulation with experimental validation in clinical contexts.

• Education: M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (2015), B.Sc. in Business Administration (2016), B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (2014)
• Teaching: Coordinated courses in Medical Measurement Methods and Practical Medical Device Development (2019-2023)

Liu’s research spans biomedical device development, including needle navigation systems using electrical impedance, 3D vein reconstruction, and low-cost vein detection methods. Their work emphasizes simulation (COMSOL, FEM), tissue phantom fabrication, and soft robotic actuation for medical applications.

Recent publications highlight trends in impedance-based tissue identification, multi-local needle sensors, and microscale electrode design. Liu has supervised over 20 theses on topics ranging from venous collapse prevention to speaker vibration actuators and monopolar impedance sensitivity.

• Key collaborations: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, University of Stuttgart
• Research grants: Not explicitly mentioned but implied through conference publications