Steffen Leonhardt

Prof. Steffen Leonhardt is a Universitätsprofessor at RWTH Aachen University, leading the Chair of Medical Information Technology (Lehrstuhl für Medizinische Informationstechnik) within the Helmholtz-Institut für Biomedizinische Technik. His research focuses on integrating advanced engineering principles with medical applications, particularly in biomedical instrumentation, electrical impedance tomography (EIT), mechanical ventilation systems, and wearable technologies for clinical monitoring. He actively contributes to the Medical Science & Technology (MedST) profile area at RWTH Aachen, fostering interdisciplinary projects in medical device development and bioengineering.

His technical expertise includes designing non-invasive diagnostic tools, optimizing artificial lung support systems, and developing AI-driven decision support systems for critical care. Recent work emphasizes closed-loop control systems for mechanical ventilation, EIT-based lung perfusion monitoring, and exoskeletons for mobility assistance. Prof. Leonhardt collaborates with industry partners like Dräger and maintains a strong focus on translational research bridging academic innovation with clinical practice.

Key research themes include:

• Electrical impedance-based imaging and sensing technologies
• Physiological closed-loop control systems
• Medical device safety and automation
• Human-robot interaction in rehabilitation engineering

His lab's recent advancements include the AixTOM multi-frequency EIT research platform and novel approaches for real-time cardiorespiratory monitoring. Prof. Leonhardt holds multiple academic titles including Dr. Dr. and has advised numerous graduate students in biomedical engineering and medical informatics.