Lukas Hein
Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research
Main Focus
The development of innovative photodegradable and conductive bioadhesives
represents an important matter in the fields of tissue engineering and biosensor
technology. These materials are especially valuable for biomedical applications that
require precise temporal control over material properties, such as in the creation of
temporary scaffolds, controlled drug release systems, and minimally invasive medical
procedures.
Incorporating conductive polymers into the bioadhesive matrix further enhances
these materials by improving transmission of electrical signals, which is essential for
optimizing sensor interfaces and the development of flexible electronics. Utilizing
these properties, we aim to create multifunctional bioadhesives that can be applied in
dynamic tissue scaffolds, smart wound dressing and bio-integrated sensors.
Curriculum Vitae
Lukas Hein received his bachelor's and master's degrees in chemistry from the
University of Cologne, graduating with honours in 2024. During 2022, he conducted
research on the reactive extrusion of thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) at the FILK
Research Institute in Freiberg. Under the supervision of Prof. Annette Schmidt, he
investigated photodegradable nitrobenzyl-based crosslinkers in photocleavable
hydrogels as part of his Master's thesis. Since May 2024 Lukas has been a PhD
student at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (MPI-P) in the Department
of Physical Chemistry of Polymers directed by Prof. Katharina Landfester. As part of
the Biofabrication and Biomaterials Innovation Lab (BIOFABLAB) led by Dr. Maria
Villiou, his research focuses on multifunctional bioadhesives.