Klaus Scheffler

Prof. Dr. Klaus Scheffler is a Max Planck Fellow and Director of the Department of Biomedical Magnetic Resonance at the Werner Reichardt Center for Integrative Neurosciences, University of Tübingen, Germany. His career spans roles in biomedical magnetic resonance, radiological physics, and medical imaging across prestigious institutions including the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics and the University of Basel.

• Habilitation, Medical Faculty, University of Freiburg (2002)
• PhD in Biophysical Chemistry, University of Basel (1995)
• Master in Physics, University of Freiburg (1992)

Klaus Scheffler’s research focuses on high-field magnetic resonance and its biomedical applications. His work integrates neuroimaging, radiological physics, and biophysics to advance MRI technology and its clinical translation. Current projects at his department emphasize third-party funded research with grants from the European Research Council (ERC), German Research Foundation (DFG), and other institutions.

He has held visiting professorships at Johns Hopkins University and Mayo Clinic, and his career includes leadership roles such as Director of the Department of Biomedical Magnetic Resonance at the University of Tübingen since 2011.

Grants: Funded by ERC, DFG, BMBF, and BW-Stiftung.

Scientific Awards:

• Max Planck Fellow
• Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Award Professor

Scheffler leads a multidisciplinary team at the Department of Biomedical Magnetic Resonance, fostering collaborations between academia and clinical institutions. The lab actively recruits researchers through open positions and international partnerships.