Mathias Beyerlein

Prof. Mathias Beyerlein is a Professor in the Department of Applied Natural Sciences at Technische Hochschule Lübeck. His expertise includes optics, particularly ophthalmotechnology, technical optics, optical measurement techniques, and optical design. He has held academic and industry roles since 1995, including founding companies such as VisioCraft GmbH and Optocraft GmbH. His research focuses on adaptive optics, Shack-Hartmann sensors, and optical metrology with applications in medical and industrial contexts.

Education:

• 1993–1996: Diploma in Physics, Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)
• 1995–2001: PhD studies and research at the Optics Chair under Prof. G. Leuchs, FAU

Research Interests:

• Medical Optics: Eye topography measurement, ophthalmic lens testing
• Adaptive Optics: Wavefront correction using MEMS and sensor integration
• Optical Metrology: Hyperspectral imaging, industrial quality assurance

Publications: Over 20 patents and articles from 1996–2021, emphasizing optical sensor development, lens system testing, and biomedical applications. Recent work includes patents on hyperspectral imaging and eye topography measurement.

Entrepreneurial Contributions: Co-founded Optocraft GmbH (2001–2014) and VisioCraft GmbH (2010–2014), focusing on optical measurement technologies.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Applied Photonics and Medical Optics Divisions at TH Lübeck, collaborating on projects involving adaptive optics, medical imaging, and sensor innovation.