Dr.-Ing. Matthias Gräser

Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE)
Sektion für Biomedizinische Bildgebung
Lottestraße 55
2ter Stock, Raum 212
22529 Hamburg

Technische Universität Hamburg (TUHH)
Institut für Biomedizinische Bildgebung
Gebäude E, Raum 4.044
Am Schwarzenberg-Campus 3
21073 Hamburg

Tel.: 040 / 7410 25812
E-Mail: matthias.graeser(at)tuhh.de
E-Mail: ma.graeser(at)uke.de

Research Interests

  • Magnetic Particle Imaging
  • Low Noise Electronics
  • Inductive Sensors
  • Passive Electrical Devices

Curriculum Vitae

Matthias Gräser submitted his Dr.-Ing. thesis in january 2016 at the institute of medical engineering (IMT) at the university of Lübeck and is now working as a Research Scientist at the institute for biomedical imaging (IBI) at the technical university in Hamburg, Germany.  Here he develops concepts for Magnetic-Particle-Imaging (MPI) devices. His main aim is to improve the sensitivity of the imageing devices and improve resolution and application possibilities of MPI technology.

In 2011 Matthias Gräser started to work at the IMT as a Research Associate in the Magnetic Particle Imaging Technology (MAPIT) project. In this project he devolped the analog signal chains for a rabbit sized field free line imager. Additionally he developed a two-dimensional Magnetic-Particle-Spectrometer. This device can apply various field sequences and measure the particle response with a very high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).

The dynamic behaviour of magnetic nanoparticles is still not fully understood. Matthias Gräser investigated the particle behaviour by modeling the particle behaviour with stochastic differential equations. With this model it is possible to simulate the impact of several particle parameters and field sequences on the particle response .

In 2010 Matthias Gräser finished his diploma at the Karlsruhe Institue of Technology (KIT). His diploma thesis investigated the nerve stimulation of magnetic fields in the range from 4 kHz to 25 kHz.

Journal Publications

Journal Publications

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Title: Experimental thresholds of magnetically induced currents via a figure-of-eight coil up to 25 {kHz}.
Written by: J. Bohnert, M. Graeser, B. Gleich and O. Dössel
in: <em>Biomedizinische Technik. Biomedical Engineering</em>. (2012).
Volume: <strong>57</strong>. Number: (3),
on pages: 185--191
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DOI: 10.1515/bmt-2012-0007
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PMID: 22691426

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Abstract: Magnetic particle imaging, uses magnetic fields of frequencies in the kilo-hertz range. Little research has been carried out upon effects on excitable tissue caused by time-varying magnetic fields in that frequency range. To learn about magnetic stimulation thresholds, a system that is capable of generating a very focused magnetic field strong enough to induce a muscular reaction was built. Stimulation thresholds at 7.38, 12.04, 16.5, and 25.27 {kHz} have been recorded in 31 trial participants. It has been proved that magnetic stimulation is possible up to even 25 {kHz}, and respective thresholds have been determined. This article presents the trial setup, procedure, and evaluation of field quantities.

Conference Proceedings

Conference Proceedings

[76881]
Title: Experimental thresholds of magnetically induced currents via a figure-of-eight coil up to 25 {kHz}.
Written by: J. Bohnert, M. Graeser, B. Gleich and O. Dössel
in: <em>Biomedizinische Technik. Biomedical Engineering</em>. (2012).
Volume: <strong>57</strong>. Number: (3),
on pages: 185--191
Chapter:
Editor:
Publisher:
Series:
Address:
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ISBN:
how published:
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DOI: 10.1515/bmt-2012-0007
URL:
ARXIVID:
PMID: 22691426

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Note: article

Abstract: Magnetic particle imaging, uses magnetic fields of frequencies in the kilo-hertz range. Little research has been carried out upon effects on excitable tissue caused by time-varying magnetic fields in that frequency range. To learn about magnetic stimulation thresholds, a system that is capable of generating a very focused magnetic field strong enough to induce a muscular reaction was built. Stimulation thresholds at 7.38, 12.04, 16.5, and 25.27 {kHz} have been recorded in 31 trial participants. It has been proved that magnetic stimulation is possible up to even 25 {kHz}, and respective thresholds have been determined. This article presents the trial setup, procedure, and evaluation of field quantities.