Geske, Michael

graduate student

After developing a keen interest in materials for tissue engineering while studying materials science at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, the Chair of Biomaterials at the University of Bayreuth was the next logical step for my PhD studies. Here I am particularly fascinated by the interdisciplinary collaboration between biology, chemistry, and engineering. The close contact with colleagues from different research fields and universities enables many new approaches and perspectives that help to overcome own challenges.

Dr. Fan, Di

post doc

As a postdoctoral researcher, I truly appreciate the collaborative atmosphere, the wide range of available equipment, and the welcoming colleagues at the Chair for Biomaterials. The group’s diverse expertise – including biology, chemistry, pharmaceutics, tissue engineering, as well as material science and mechanical engineering – offers an excellent environment for gaining new research experience and learning advanced techniques. Building on my PhD work in biopolymer-based encapsulation systems for biomedical applications, I am excited to further broaden my research experience by developing silk-based materials for 3D printing and tissue engineering.

Ng, Xuen

graduate student

My scientific development began with the study program Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the UBT, and it soon became clear to me that it is particularly the biology on a molecular level which fascinates me the most. Since then I gradually elaborated more into this particular direction and finally arrived in the multidisciplinary field of biomaterials. That gave me the opportunity to get first hand experience in the exciting field of tissue engineering during my Master Thesis, which path I will continue during my PhD studies. The collaboration with colleagues from a multitude of disciplinary backgrounds is remarkable and allows the view on the scientific challenges of our time from different angles to overcome them together.

Michel, Manuel

graduate student

My scientific journey started with the study program B.Sc "Functional materials" at the University of Würzburg. Among all courses, Biomaterials captivated me the most, inspiring me to pursue the M.Sc. program Biofabrication at UBT. Since then, I’ve mostly focused on working with fibers in the diverse and ever-growing field of biopolymer processing. After a research module and my Master’s thesis at the Chair of Biomaterials, I was convinced that pursuing a PhD was the right next step. During this time, I had the opportunity to develop a device contributing to the emerging field of engineered living materials.

Dr. Gruhn, Thomas

group leader

At the Chair of Biomaterials I am engaged in computer simulations. This is a good complement to experimental investigations. It is the exchange between the colleagues, who bring a wide range of knowledge with them that leads to a good and creative working atmosphere.