Veronika Magdanz

Veronika Magdanz is an Assistant Professor in Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo since 2022, specializing in microrobotics for medical applications. Her research focuses on biohybrid systems, such as leveraging biological components like sperm cells to develop innovative medical solutions, alongside bioinspired magnetic microrobots controlled via wireless magnetic fields.

Education: She earned a Doctorate in Biology from TU Dresden (2016) and a Master of Science in Biotechnology from TU Braunschweig (2010). Her postdoctoral work included a Humboldt Fellowship at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia, where she explored flexible magnetic microrobots and 3D bioprinting of muscle tissue.

Research Interests: Her work spans microrobotics, biohybrid systems, magnetic actuation, bioprinting, and medical robotics. She pioneers applications such as sperm-driven microrobots for targeted drug delivery and wireless-controlled soft robots for clinical interventions.

Grants & Awards: She secured over $900K in government funding for her research. Her lab focuses on advancing biomedical robotics and has contributed to breakthroughs in sperm cell dynamics and magnetic microactuation.

Labs/Teams: Her research involves collaborations across disciplines, including bioengineering, materials science, and robotics, with a focus on translating innovations into clinical applications.