Manuel Berger

Manuel Berger is a Lecturer at the MCI Management Center Innsbruck, specializing in Fluid Dynamics and Medical Engineering. He holds a PhD in Image Guided Diagnosis and Therapy (IGDT) from the Medical University of Innsbruck (2021) and advanced degrees in Mechatronics/Mechanical Engineering (M.Sc., 2014) and Mechatronics (B.Sc., 2011). His academic journey includes roles as a scientific staff member (2014–2024) and dissertant at MCI. He has taught courses such as Advanced Computational Modeling, Medical Image Processing, and Fluid Dynamics.

His research focuses on fluid dynamics applications in medical technologies, including nasal airflow simulations, hydrocyclone optimization, and biomedical device development. He has pioneered tools like a sensorized guide wire for cardiovascular surgery and CFD-based pre-surgery planning for nasal interventions. His work also addresses environmental challenges, such as biogas production from waste and microplastic separation.

Berger has received awards including the MCI Teaching Award (2024) and the Wilhelm-Auerswald-Preis (2022 finalist). He actively supervises bachelor’s and master’s theses on topics ranging from CFD applications to renewable energy systems. His research group collaborates on projects like plasma actuation studies, hydrocyclone scale-up, and AI-driven aerodynamic analysis.

Additional expertise includes fluid mechanics in hydropower, laser anemometry validation, and interdisciplinary education initiatives. He is currently pursuing Chinese language training and has conducted research stays in Taiwan via an OeAD scholarship (2022).