Stefan Nehrer

**Dr. Stefan Nehrer** is a **Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Health and Medicine** at the University for Continuing Education Krems. His research focuses on regenerative medicine, orthopedics, and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical diagnostics. Key areas of expertise include cartilage repair, osteoarthritis therapy, and tissue engineering. He leads projects such as ‘Artificial Intelligence in Orthopedic Radiography Analysis’ and ‘Minced Cartilage in Regenerative Medicine.’

**Research Projects**:

• Assessing biomechanical biomarkers for knee osteoarthritis (2024–2027)
• Nutrition and movement for osteoarthritis self-efficacy (2022–2025)
• AI-driven analysis of radiographic images for knee and spinal conditions

**Publications**: His work spans journals like *Biomacromolecules*, *Macromolecular Bioscience*, and *Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials*, with a focus on 3D bioprinting, biomaterials, and AI applications. Recent studies explore silk fibroin hydrogels for meniscus regeneration and deep learning for Cobb angle measurements.

**Awards & Recognition**: While no specific awards are listed, his contributions to regenerative medicine and AI in healthcare highlight significant scholarly impact.

**Grants & Funding**: Projects funded by Austrian federal programs and industry collaborations, such as ‘Additive Manufacturing for Partial Implants’ (2022–2024).

**Labs/Teams**: His work integrates interdisciplinary teams in biomedical engineering, orthopedics, and AI, with a focus on translating research into clinical practice.