Mathias Polz
Graz University of Technology
Institute of Biomechanics
Stremayrgasse 16/2
8010 Graz, Austria
Phone: 0316-873-35517
Phone (overseas): ++43-316-873-35517
E-mail: polz@TUGraz.at
Biography
Education
| Since 6/25: | Ph.D. Student, Institute of Biomechanics, Graz University of Technology, Austria |
| 1/23 – 5/25: | Ph.D. Student, Institute of Health Care Engineering, Graz University of Technology, Austria |
| 10/20 – 10/21: | M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering (Biomedical Device Design and Safety), Graz University of Technology, Austria |
| 10/15 – 10/20: | B.Sc. Biomedical Engineering, Graz University of Technology, Austria |
| 9/09 – 4/14: | Graduation certificate from High School (with distinction), Biomedical Engineering, HTL Mössingerstraße, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee |
Professional Appointments
| Since 1/23: | University Assistant, Graz University of Technology, Austria |
| 11/21 – 12/22: | University Project Assistant, Graz University of Technology, Austria |
| 6/21 – 10/21: | Student Project Assistant, Medical University of Graz and Graz University of Technology, Austria |
| 1/20 – 3/20: | Student Project Assistant, Graz University of Technology, Austria |
| 8/18: | Intern, KELAG-Kärnten-Elektrizitäts-AG, Wolfsberg, Austria |
| 8/15, 8/16: | Summer Employee, Forstbaumschule, St. Andrä, Austria |
| 1/14 – 6/15: | Civilian service, Paramedic at Austrian Red Cross, Wolfsberg and Klagenfurt, Austria |
| 7/13 – 8/13: | Innovation Training, CREAX, Belgium (Product Engineering and Innovation Consulting) |
| 8/12: | Intern, KABEG Klinikum Klagenfurt, Department of Medical Technology, Austria |
Research Experience
| Since 1/23: | Ph.D. Research: "Wireless biomimetic stimulators for effective optoelectronic activation of excitable cells and tissue" |
| 11/21 – 12/22: | Project: “Biomarkers in acute cardio-reno-metabolic disease states”: System theory based digital models for predicting the cumulative fluid balance course in intensive care patients (in cooperation with the Center for Biomarker Research in Medicine, Medical University of Graz and B. Braun Melsungen, Germany) |
| 1/20 – 10/21: | Project: “LOGOS-TBI”: Characterization of cell cultures on light-activated organic semiconductors (in cooperation with the Medical University of Graz, Austria) |
Awards and Honors
| 3/25: | BioEl Best Poster Award (3rd place) |
| 12/24: | BioTechMed Best Collaborative Paper Award (Coauthor) |
| 2/24: | Initiative Gehirnforschung Research Grant |
| 11/22: | Zagreb Neuroelectronics Symposium Best Poster Award (1st place) |
Publications
Biographical Sketch
Mathias Polz was born in Wolfsberg, Austria, in 1994. Since his school days at the Mössingerstraße Technical College (HTL), through his civil service as a paramedic with the Austrian Red Cross, and finally his university studies, he has been continuously involved in biomedical engineering. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering at Graz University of Technology in 2020 and obtained his Master’s degree in the same field in 2021. He is currently pursuing his doctorate with a focus on the development of wireless stimulators for the optoelectronic activation of excitable cells and tissues. His research interests include optoelectronic neurostimulation, materials science, and mechanobiology, focusing on the integration of tissue-inspired materials and stimulation techniques to interface with biological systems. In addition to his research, he is actively involved in teaching and mentoring, e.g., in the Sindbad Program – mentoring for young people in Graz, and participates in various scientific and public initiatives, including presentations at the International Student Congress and various bioelectronics conferences. He also gives lectures at events within the framework of Pint of Science Austria and later became a member of the organizing team.