Theresa Rienmüller

Theresa Rienmüller serves as Assistant Professor at the Institute of Biomechanics, Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), Austria since March 2025, following prior appointments at TU Graz's Institute of Health Care Engineering (2019-2025) and research roles at UMIT and TU Graz dating back to 2008. Her academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Technical Sciences from UMIT (2013) and an M.Sc. in Telematics from TU Graz (2008).

Her research integrates computational modeling with experimental biology to address complex physiological challenges, focusing on bioelectronic neural stimulation, cardiovascular dynamics, and tissue engineering. She pioneers the application of organic semiconductors for light-controlled neuromodulation and cardiac excitation, developing innovative solutions for traumatic brain injury recovery and regenerative medicine. Her methodology uniquely combines in vitro cell experiments with in silico system theory models to simulate physiological processes.

Recent publications (2021-2025) reveal a dominant trend toward organic bioelectronics for neural/cardiac applications, with significant contributions in microfluidic diagnostics, cancer bioelectricity modeling, and AI-driven medical imaging. Her work consistently bridges fundamental biophysics with translational medical device development, emphasizing precision control of biological systems through engineered interfaces.

As Co-PI of the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) project “LOGOS-TBI” (2019-2024), she advanced light-controlled implants for brain injury regeneration, and currently leads the “Microfluidic Platform” project (2024-2026) for point-of-care diagnostics. These grants reflect her leadership in securing competitive funding for interdisciplinary biomedical engineering research, with ongoing collaborations spanning Harvard University, European medical device centers, and clinical partners.

Dr. Rienmüller maintains active research partnerships through TU Graz's Institute of Biomechanics, leveraging shared facilities for organic semiconductor fabrication, electrophysiology, and computational modeling. Her international network includes the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Harvard) and LAAS-CNRS in France, facilitating cross-border innovation in bioelectronic medicine and diagnostic technologies.