Biomedical Physics
Prof. Franz Pfeiffer
Research Field
Our interdisciplinary research portfolio is focused on the translation of modern x-ray physics concepts to biomedical sciences and clinical applications. We are particularly interested in advancing conceptually new approaches for biomedical x-ray imaging and therapy, and work on new kinds of x-ray sources, contrast modalities, and images processing algorithms. Our activities range from fundamental research using state-of-the-art, large-scale x-ray synchrotron and laser facilities to applied research and technology transfer projects aiming at the creation of improved biomedical device technology for clinical use. From a medical perspective, our work currently targets early cancer and osteoporosis diagnostics.
Address/Contact
James-Franck-Str. 1
85748 Garching b. München
+49 89 289 12552
Fax: +49 89 289 12548
Members of the Research Group
Professors
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Prof. Dr. | Julia | Herzen | PH: 2082 | +49 89 289-14532 | |
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Prof. Dr. | Franz | Pfeiffer | PH: 2093 | +49 89 289-12551 |
Office
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Nelly | de Leiris | PH: 2091 | +49 89 289 12552 |
Scientists
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Dr. | Klaus | Achterhold | PH: 2087 | +49 89 289-12559 | |
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M.Sc. | Jana | Andrejewski | – | +49 89 289-10902 | |
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M.Sc. | Johannes | Brantl | – | +49 89 289-10902 | |
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Karin | Burger | – | +49 89 4140-6231 | ||
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Dr. | Madleen | Busse | – | +49 89 289-10802 | |
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Dr. | Martin | Dierolf | MSB: E.204 | +49 89 289-12560 | |
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M.Sc. | Simone | Ferstl | – | +49 89 289-10820 | |
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M.Sc. | Manuela | Frank | – | +49 89 289-10883 | |
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M.Sc. | Benedikt | Günther | – | +49 89 289-10807 | |
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M.Sc. | Alex | Gustschin | – | +49 89 289-10843 | |
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M.Sc. | Nikolai | Gustschin | – | +49 89 289-10843 | |
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M.Sc. | Lisa | Heck | – | +49 89 289-10905 | |
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M.Sc. | Juanjuan | Huang | – | +49 89 289-10861 | |
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Dr. | Ernst | Huenges | – | – | |
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M.Sc. | Stephanie | Kulpe | – | +49 89 289-10820 | |
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PD Dr. | Tobias | Lasser | MI: 03.13.061 | +49 89 289-19427 | |
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M.Sc. | Korbinian | Mechlem | – | +49 89 289-12672 | |
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M.Sc. | Johannes | Melcher | MSB: 1.110 | +49 89 289-10846 | |
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M.Sc. | Wolfgang | Noichl | – | +49 89 289-12844 | |
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M.Sc. | Simon | Pinzek | – | +49 89 289-10883 | |
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M.Sc. | Carolin | Pirkl | – | – | |
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Dr. | Florian | Schaff | – | – | |
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M.Sc. | Katharina | Scheidt | – | +49 89 289-10861 | |
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M.Sc. | Rafael | Schick | – | +49 89 289-12754 | |
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M.Sc. | Clemens | Schmid | – | +49 89 289-10905 | |
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M.Sc. | Josef | Scholz | PH: 2702 | +49 89 289-12562 | |
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M.Sc. | Thorsten | Sellerer | PH: 2702 | +49 89 289-12672 | |
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M.Sc. | Theresa | Urban | – | +49 89 289-10820 | |
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M.Sc. | Manuel | Viermetz | – | +49 89 289-10861 | |
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M.Sc. | Konstantin | Willer | – | +49 89 289-10820 | |
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Dipl.-Phys. | Marian | Willner | PH: 2710 | – |
Students
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B.Sc. | Philipp | Buchberger | – | – | |
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B.Sc. | Jule | Heuchert | – | – | |
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Patrick | Ilg | – | – | ||
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B.Sc. | Ivan | Kokhanovskyi | – | – | |
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B.Sc. | Elena | Moral Sánchez | – | – | |
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B.Sc. | Farid | Yagubbayli | – | – |
Other Staff
Teaching
Course with Participations of Group Members
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Master's Seminar (BEMP)
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Leitung/Koordination: Herzen, J. |
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Master's Work Experience (BEMP)
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| FO | 10 |
Leitung/Koordination: Herzen, J. |
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Offers for Theses in the Group
- Machine Learning/ AI algorithms applied to advanced phase- and darkfield-CT reconstruction algorithms.
This project will focus on applying machine learning algorithms/ AI to improve reconstruction algorithms for advanced CT imaging, namely grating-based phase- and darkfild-CT. The project will involve working with PyTorch and/or TensorFlow/Keras, and will be carried out within a collaboration with TUM Informatics (PD Dr. Tobias Lasser).
// Character of thesis work: mainly computational physics & image processing
// For more information, please contact: Tobias Lasser (tobias.lassser@tum.de), Clemens Schmid (clem.schmid@tum.de), or Franz Pfeiffer (franz.pfeiffer@tum.de)
- suitable as
- Master’s Thesis Condensed Matter Physics
- Master’s Thesis Nuclear, Particle, and Astrophysics
- Master’s Thesis Biophysics
- Master’s Thesis Applied and Engineering Physics
- Master’s Thesis Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics
- Supervisor: Franz Pfeiffer
Current and Finished Theses in the Group
- Recent Developments in Grating-Based Phase-Contrast Breast Computed Tomography
- Abschlussarbeit im Masterstudiengang Physik (Biophysik)
- Themensteller(in): Julia Herzen
- Application of Spectral Differential Phase Contrast in Breast Imaging
- Abschlussarbeit im Masterstudiengang Physik (Biophysik)
- Themensteller(in): Julia Herzen
- Image Registration for Dynamic Darkfield X-Ray Radiography
- Abschlussarbeit im Masterstudiengang Physics (Applied and Engineering Physics)
- Themensteller(in): Franz Pfeiffer
- Dosimetry with a First Darkfield Patient Radiography System
- Abschlussarbeit im Masterstudiengang Physik (Biophysik)
- Themensteller(in): Franz Pfeiffer
- Erweiterung und Validierung eines Bildrekonstruktionsrahmens für ein neuartiges Protonen-CT-System für Kleintiere
- Abschlussarbeit im Masterstudiengang Physics (Applied and Engineering Physics)
- Themensteller(in): Franz Pfeiffer