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First graduate with a specialization in exoprosthetics!
We are happy to congratulate Hanna Thomas on successfully completing the Master’s program in Biomechanical Engineering at the Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg. It is particularly noteworthy that Hanna Thomas is the first graduate of the program with a specialization in Exoprosthetics.
After earning her bachelor’s degree in Sports and Enginnering at OVGU, she continued her academic journey by enrolling in the interdisciplinary Master’s program in Biomechanical Engineering with a focus on Exoprosthetics.
Hanna completed her master’s thesis, titled “Evaluation of factors influencing the measurement accuracy of methods for markerless 3D motion capture using a humanoid”, at the Department of Biomechanics/Sports Technology at the Institute for Applied Training Science (IAT) in Leipzig. Her work focused on evaluating the accuracy of a markerless motion-capturing system under various conditions, analyzing factors such as clothing, movement patterns, and the positioning of a humanoid model. This work built upon the topics covered in courses like Motion Analysis and Dynamics of Motion while integrating cutting-edge technologies in motion analysis with fundamental biomechanical questions.
Supervised by Prof. Dr. Elmar Woschke (Chair of Multibody Dynamics) and Dr. Axel Schleichardt (Institute for Applied Training Science), Hanna brought together methodological expertise in movement science, technical knowledge, and biomechanical approaches. This interdisciplinary method reflects the core of the Biomechanical Engineering program, showcasing how combining expertise from diverse fields can lead to innovative developments in product design.
We congratulate Hanna on this milestone and wish her continued success in the world of biomechanics!
Optimisation of implants | Dissertation prize 2024 | Dr.-Ing. Maria Herbster
Dr Maria Herbster was awarded the University of Magdeburg 2024 Dissertation Prize for her pioneering scientific work on implant materials. Congratulations!
First BiME graduate - Congratulations!
On 10.09.2024 the first student successfully completed the BiME program with the oral defense of her master thesis! Rebecca completed her thesis on the topic “Evaluation of mechanisms of action to inhibit biofilm formation for the purpose of PJI prophylaxis in the artificial joint” in an interdisciplinary co-supervision by Experimental Orthopaedics (KORT) and Materials Engineering (IWF).
Congratulations on a great academic result and good luck for the future!
Student workshop of the FMB
'uni:magazin: Study + Teaching | Master's student Henri Paetz presents his workshop project "Exoskeleton arm kit"
Interview with BiME students
'uni:magazin: Study + Teaching | Interview with BiME students: Rebecca and Faisal talked to “`uni:magazin” about their motivation for choosing the master programme and about the first semester.
A look behind the laboratory doors of dental technology
Antje Wilmerstadt and her team of dental technicians introduced us to their exciting fields of work, technologies and variety of materials used for modern dental restorations.