Michael Sommersperger

Michael Sommersperger is a Researcher at the Department of Computer Science, Technical University of Munich (TUM), affiliated with the Chair of Computer Aided Medical Procedures under Prof. Nassir Navab. Based at the Garching campus, he contributes to labs including IFL Lab and NARVIS Lab within TUM's medical technology research ecosystem.

He earned a Bachelor in Informatics (2014-2018) and Master in Biomedical Computing (2018-2021) from TUM, followed by a Visiting Scholar position at Johns Hopkins University (2020-2021). His research integrates computer vision and graphics with medical applications, focusing on surgical procedures and diagnostic systems.

His work spans Computer Graphics, Deep Learning, and Virtual/Augmented Reality with clinical applications in ophthalmology. Key research areas include Medical Image Analysis (MEDIA), Robotics and Ultrasound (RobUSt), and Surgical Data Science, emphasizing real-time visualization for medical interventions.

Michael actively teaches advanced courses including Computer Aided Medical Procedures, Medical Augmented Reality, and Introduction to Surgical Robotics through 2025/26. He leads practical courses on 3D Computer Vision and Deep Learning for Medical Applications, training students in cutting-edge medical technology development.

His lab collaborations at Garching campus drive innovation in medical AR/VR systems, particularly for ophthalmic surgery simulation and intraoperative guidance. Current projects leverage generative AI and 3D vision techniques to enhance surgical precision and medical education.