Maria Henke

Maria Henke serves as a Professor in the Department of LSE at the Central Hesse University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Biomedical Engineering with a focus on medical robotics and mechatronic systems integration.

Her research expertise spans:

• Safe human-robot interaction under Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
• Robotic ultrasound imaging systems
• Interactive mechatronics for biomedical applications
• Medical device approval procedures
• Technical communication in German and English contexts

Prof. Henke holds leadership positions in key professional organizations including Deputy Spokesperson of the DGBMT Medical Robotics Committee and membership in the DGBMT Technical Committee for Training and Continuing Education, alongside active involvement with VDE. Her work bridges engineering innovation with regulatory compliance in medical technology development.