In
education and research, biotechnology (instrumentation) is concerned with the
equipment and processes used in biotechnology and the related field of medical
engineering. In the field of biophotonics, we are researching disinfection
using UV radiation or visible light to reduce legionella bacteria or
staphylococcus bacteria, but also non-invasive, spectroscopic online
determination of substance concentration in bioreactor media. Bioreactors
themselves (i.e. technical systems to multiply and use microorganisms and
cells) also feature in biotechnology instrumentation. For example, research
groups not only use and develop bioreactors for bacteria and fungi, but also
for cartilage tissue engineering – where human cells are used to grow human
cartilage tissue as required.
Research contact:
Institute for Medical Engineering and Mechatronics
Prof. Dr. Martin Heßling
