Hinnerk Schulz-Hildebrandt, PhD
Dr. Hinnerk Schulz-Hildebrandt — biomedical optics researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital and Instructor at Harvard Medical School.
I am an Investigator at Massachusetts General Hospital, specializing in biomedical optics with a focus on optical coherence tomography (OCT) and translational imaging. My work aims to advance non-invasive “optical biopsy” technologies to improve disease diagnosis and monitoring.
My research bridges optics, engineering, and clinical applications to bring advanced imaging technologies closer to patient care.
Driven by curiosity and creativity from an early age, these qualities continue to shape my scientific approach today. I am particularly interested in developing optical methods that deepen our understanding of the human body and translate into meaningful clinical impact.
I value interdisciplinary collaboration and the exchange of ideas. Connecting with others, discussing emerging technologies, and exploring creative approaches are key drivers of scientific discovery.
List of Publications
Education
PhD [Dr. rer. nat.]
2018
Dissertation Microscopic optical coherence
tomography for imaging of mucus transport
final grade "magna cum laude"
Universität zu Lübeck
Electrical Eng., M.Sc.
2012-2015
Thesis Influence of spherical and chromatic
aberrations on optical coherence microscopy
finale grade 1.0 (with honors)
University Hagen
Dipl.-Ing. (FH)
2007-2012
Thesis Development and characterization of a miniaturized 3D forward facing endoscope probe for use in optical coherence tomography
final grade 1.8
University of Applied Science Lübeck
Work Experience
Publications
Instructor
2022
Harvard Medical School and
Wellman Center for Photomedicine at
Mass General Brigham
Group leader
2019-2022
MEOS-LAB
microendoscopy and optical sensing
Universität zu Lübeck
Research assistant (Team leader)
2016-2018
Projects (selection)
- microscopic OCT
- endomicroscopic OCT
- endoscopic OCT
- all fiber based OCT probes
- microangiography
Universität zu Lübeck/ Medical Laser Center Lübeck