Thorsten M. Buzug

Professor Thorsten M. Buzug is a leading academic in Medical Engineering and Physics at the University of Lübeck, serving as Director of the Institute of Medical Engineering since 2006 and Executive Director of Fraunhofer IMTE since 2020. He is actively involved in scientific conferences and editorial work, particularly in imaging sciences and biomedical engineering.

• Education: PhD in Applied Physics, Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel (1993)

Research Interests span multiple imaging modalities, including Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI), Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and image computing, with a focus on technical innovation and clinical applications. His work integrates additive manufacturing and physiological process modeling.

Scientific Leadership includes organizing conferences like the International Workshop on Magnetic Particle Imaging (IWMPI) and editing key publications such as Magnetic Particle Imaging: An Introduction (Springer, 2012). He has advised over 20 PhD students in specialized imaging techniques.