Research Group: Digital Patient Model• Investigation of geometric deep learning methods for automated grading of intervertebral disc degeneration• Implementation and analysis of various graph-based approaches

Department of Neuromorphic Information Processing• Development of a control circuit for modeling boredom• Implementation of a neuron population network using nest-simulator for spiking neural networks

Department of Research• Collaboration in European funded research project CONFIRM (01QE1913B) with international partners • Investigation of the use of intraoperative neuromonitoring methods to assist in positioning of an electrode array on the spinal cord• Development of a neuromonitoring framework for automated stimulation and simultaneous recording of biosignalsPublication: "A neuromonitoring framework supporting the intraoperative placement of an epidural spinal cord electrode array for functional restoration in people with paraplegia"

Department of Research & Department of Process Engineering• Development of an automated test system for the measurement of sliding friction of medical cannulas• Determination of a biocompatible adhesive for invasive reusable medical devices