Hinnerk Schulz‐Hildebrandt
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About
Hinnerk Schulz‐Hildebrandt is a pioneer in the fusion of optical coherence tomography (OCT) and force sensing for vitreoretinal surgery, with his work directly addressing the extreme challenges of operating on the delicate retina. His primary contributions lie in developing instrument-integrated OCT (iiOCT)-based distance sensors and combining them with Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) force sensing microneedles. This dual-sensing technology is critical for procedures like retinal vein cannulation, a promising treatment for Retinal Vein Occlusion that requires unprecedented precision. His landmark 2018 paper, demonstrating the combined sensor in an in vivo animal validation, has garnered 41 citations and laid the groundwork for robot-assisted interventions. Schulz‐Hildebrandt’s impact is further evidenced by his 2021 clinical evaluation of the iiOCT distance sensor integrated with the Preceyes Surgical System, which assessed its efficacy in robotic vitreoretinal surgery on human patients. More recently, he has expanded into label-free volumetric imaging with dynamic MHz-OCT for assessing kidney transplant viability, showcasing his versatility. By translating complex sensor integration from benchtop proofs-of-concept to clinical validation, Schulz‐Hildebrandt is actively shaping the future of robotic microsurgery and ophthalmic diagnostics.
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