Prof. Dr. Dipl.-Ing. Daniel Sieber

Head of Department & Studies +43 512 2070 - 4400 daniel.sieber@mci.edu

Head of the Department & Studies for Medical, Health and Sports Technologies

Empowering people in improving the lives of people worldwide through innovative medical technologies. 15 years of industry experience in the field of medical devices, with an extensive leadership and executive management track record. Building strong and long lasting relationships with team members, mentees, academic and commercial partners. Experienced public speaker in research, marketing and educational environments.

Professional work experience

03/2022 - present
Head of Department & Studies - MCI | THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SCHOOL®
Lecturer and researcher with focus on clinical/medical topics in the Medical&Health Technologies department.
01/2017 - 08/2021
Head of Electrodes / Surgical Research & Development - MED-EL Medical Electronics
Executive manager and passionate leader in Research&Development of implantable electrodes, drug delivery systems and advanced surgical tools including image-guided and robot-assisted technologies
02/2012 - 12/2016
Scientific Director MED-EL Research Hannover - MED-EL Research Center Hannover
Establishing a translational research center and fruitful clinical and scientific collaborations with a leading hearing implants clinic, the Hannover Medical School department of Otorhinolaryngology.
08/2009 - 02/2012
Team Leader R&D Surgical Tools and Accessories - MED-EL Medical Electronics
Building a team of highly motivated engineers for the development of surgical tools, instruments and accessories as well as sterile packaging systems for active implantable medical devices
02/2008 - 08/2009
Project Leader Surgical Tools - MED-EL Medical Electronics
Leadership of development projects for Surgical Tools, Instruments and Accessories in close collaboration with key customers
02/2007 - 02/2008
Intern and degree dissertation - Zimmer Biomet Holdings
Part of Zimmer's global 'Virtual Biomechanic Knee' team Topic: "Finite-Elements modelling of ligament material properties in the human knee joint"

Education

03/2016 - 08/2018
Dr. rer. biol. hum.| Summa Cum Laude (with highest honors) - Hanover Medical School
Doctorate in human biology | Modeling of the human temporal bone for virtual reality surgical training
10/2001 - 02/2008
Dipl.-Ing. - University of Stuttgart
Diploma program Mechanical Engineering | Biomedical Engineering, Precision Engineering

Teaching (faculty internships etc.)

10/2024 - present
MCI Master Medical Technologies
Current Research Areas in MedTech
03/2024 - present
MCI Master Medical Technologies
Scientific Writing & Ethics
10/2023 - present
MCI Master Medical Technologies
Student's Project 2 - Design- and Implementation Phase
10/2023 - present
MCI Master Medical Technologies
Product Development, Testing and Approval
09/2023 - 09/2023
Shenzhen Technology University, China
Guest professor for technology in minimally invasive therapies and digital twins in healthcare
03/2023 - present
MCI Bachelor Medical Health and Sports Technologies
Medical Device analysis and development
03/2023 - 06/2023
MCI Bachelor Mechatronics
Bachelor's Seminar
03/2023 - 06/2023
MCI Master Medical Technologies
Student's project 1 - conceptualization phase
10/2022 - 02/2023
MCI Master Medical Technologies
Medical Device Safety
10/2022 - 02/2024
MCI Master Medical Technologies
Implantable Medical Devices
10/2022 - 02/2023
MCI Bachelor Mechatronics
Minimally Invasive Procedures

Competitive Research Award

12/2023 - 12/2023
MCI | The Entrepreneurial School
Teaching Award of the MCI academic council 2023 for excellent accomplishments in education

Board membership with significant responsibilities

2022
Advisory Board Member for the life sciences cluster Tyrol

Peer reviewed journal article

Sieber, D., Timm, M.E., Weller, T., Suhling, M., Lenarz, T., & Schurzig, D. The Dependency of Cochlear Lateral Wall Measurements on Observer and Imaging Type. Otology & Neurotology (2023). DOI: 10.1097/MAO.0000000000003991
Frithioff, A., Weiss, K., Frendø, M., Senn, P., Trier, P., Sieber, D., Sørensen, M.S., Pedersen, D.B., Andersen, S.A.W. 3D‑printing a cost‑effective model for mastoidectomy training. 3D Printing in Medicine, 9:12 (2023). DOI: 10.1186/s41205-023-00174-y
Sieber D, Andersen SAW, Soerensen MS, Trier P. OpenEar image data enables case variation in high fidelity virtual reality ear surgery. Otology & Neurotology (2021). DOI: 10.1097/MAO.0000000000003175
Bader W, Gottfried T, Degenhart G, Johnson Chacko L, Sieber D, Riechelmann H, Fischer N, Hoermann R, Glueckert R, Schrott-Fischer A, Schmutzhard J. Measurement of the intracochlear hypodermia distribution utilizing tympanic cavity hypothermic rinsingtechniques in Cochlea hypothermia model. Frontiers in Neurology (2021). DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2020.620691
Eshraghi A, Wolfovitz A, Yilmazer R, Garnham C, Baskadem Yilmazer A, Bas E, Ashman P, Roell J, Bohorquez J, Mittal R, Hessler R, Sieber D, Mittal J. Otoprotection to Implanted Cochlea Exposed to Noise Trauma With Dexamethasone Eluting Electrode. Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience (2019). DOI: 10.3389/fncel.2019.00492
Sieber D, Erfurt P, John S, Ribeiro dos Santos G, Schurzig D, Sørensen MS, Lenarz T. The OpenEar library of 3D models of the human temporal bone based on computed tomography and micro-slicing. Nature Scientific Data (2019). DOI: 10.1038/sdata.2018.297
Schurzig D, Timm M, Batsoulis C, Salcher R, Sieber D, Jolly C, Lenarz, T, Zoka Assadi M. A Novel Method for Clinical Cochlear Duct Length Estimation toward Patient-Specific Cochlear Implant Selection. OTO Open (2018). DOI: 10.1177/2473974X18800238
Mistrík P, Jolly C, Sieber D, Hochmair I. Challenging aspects of contemporary cochlear implant electrode array design. World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2018). DOI: 10.1016/j.wjorl.2017.12.007

Research monographs

Sieber, D. M. (2021). Modeling of the human temporal bone for virtual reality surgical training. Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

Peer reviewed academic/professional meeting proceedings

Moll, C., Wagner, L., Plattner, A., Zenzmaier, C., Biermann, K., Ince, A., Schmirander, Y. & Sieber, D. (2024). Enhancing Operating Theatre Conduct through Virtual Reality Simulation. Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering, 10(1), 53-56. https://doi.org/10.1515/cdbme-2024-0114
Sieber, D., Timm, M., Weller, T., Suhling, M., Lenarz, T. Schurzig, D. (2023, November). How dependent are recent image guided individualization techniques for cochlear implantation on observer and imaging type? Poster at the 14th Asia Pacific Symposium on Cochlear Implant and Related Sciences, Seoul, Korea
Sieber D, Bichara MD, Clementi P, Andersen SAW. (2022). Virtual Reality Surgical Simulation in training of physicians and engineers. In Abstracts of the 2022 Joint Annual Conference of the Austrian (ÖGBMT),German (VDE DGBMT) and Swiss (SSBE) Societies for Biomedical Engineering (p. 343), Walter de Gruyter, Berlin.
Rau T, Kluge M, Dhanasingh A, Sieber D, Lenarz T, Majdani O. Ein an den minimal-invasiven Zugang zum Innenohr angepasstes Insertionstool und zugehörige CI-Elektrode. GMS Curr Posters Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg. (2016). DOI: 10.3205/cpo001416
Bischoff J, Siggelkow E, Sieber D, Kersh M, Ploeg HL, Münchinger M. Ligament Property Optimization Within a Virtual Biomechanical Knee. ASME 2008 Summer Bioengineering Conference Proceedings (2008)
Siggelkow E, Bandi M, Kersh M, Ploeg HL, Sieber D. Force Controlled FE-Model for Determination of Knee Prostheses Envelope of Motion Based on Soft Tissue Reaction Forces and Moments. CMBBE Proceedings (2008)
Bischoff J, Siggelkow E, Sieber D, Kersh M, Ploeg HL, Münchinger M. Advanced Material Modeling in a Virtual Biomechanical Knee. Abaqus Users' Conference (2008)

Presentation of a paper at a conference, workshop or seminar

Käferböck, A., Hayotte, M., Sieber, D., Pillei, M., Wald, M. (Oktober 2024) Innovative Zukunft in der Neugeborenenbeatmung: Unterstützungstechnologien zur effizienten Beatmung in der klinischen Erstversorgung, 62. Jahrestagung der Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Kinder- und Jugendheilkunde (ÖGKJ) 2024, Bregenz
Moll, C., Schmirander, Y., Zenzmair, C., Ince, A., Sieber, D. (2024) Virtual Reality Training zum Verhalten im Operationssaal. Markt der Möglichkeiten, Lernwelten 2024, Innsbruck
Käferböck, A., Hayotte, M., Sieber, D., Pillei, M., Wald, M. (June 2024) Tiny Lungs, Big Dreams: Enhancing Immediate Newborn Care with Ventilation Support Technologies, The European Society of Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care (ESPNIC) 2024, Rome
Schmirander Y., Plattner A., Moll C., Wagner L., Jäger L., Pappenberger S., Zerres C., Zenzmaier C., Biermann K.P., Ince A., Sieber D. (2024, April) Virtual Reality Training for Operating Room Etiquette. Paper presented at the 17. Forschungsforum der Österreichischen Fachhochschulen, Krems.
Sieber D. (2022, September). Virtual Reality Surgical Simulation in training of physicians and engineers. Ppaer presented at the 2022 Joint Annual Conference of the Austrian (ÖGBMT),German (VDE DGBMT) and Swiss (SSBE) Societies for Biomedical Engineering, Innsbruck, Austria
Sieber, D. (2022, March). Digitalization in life: a multidisciplinary approach. Expert Panelist at the Ulysseus Digital Innovation Hub Webinar. Technical University of Košice, Online. https://ulysseus.eu/de/events/webinar-digitalization-in-life/
Sieber, D.M. (2021, February). Bringing Novel Implants to the Clinic: Challenges to Consider. Invited Presentation at the 44th Annual MidWinter Meeting of the American Association for Research in Otolaryngology, Online.
Sieber, D.M. (2020, February). Hearing and Structure Preservation in Cochlear Implants & Round Table Intraoperative Electrocochleography, Different Electrode Shapes and Electrode Insertion Angle Hearing Influence. Invited Presentation at the International Congress on Hearing, Balance, Cochlear Implants and Implantable Auditory Prostheses, Sao Paulo.
Sieber, D.M. (2019, April). Electrode Design and Surgical Approach - Impact on Performance in Cochlear Implant Users. Invited Presentation at the 2nd International Conference of Cochlear Implants in Iraq, Bagdad.
Sieber, D.M. (2018, April). Individualized Cochlear Implanatation - Unleashing the full potential of the inner ear. Faculty member and invited presentation at the1st Arab Cochlear Implant Conference, Dubai.
Sieber, D.M. (2018, February). Virtual Reality in a Cochlear Implant Training Program. Invited Presentation at the 9th Instructional Workshop & Concensus on Auditory Implants of the European Academy of Otology and Neurotology, Copenhagen.
Sieber, D.M. (2017, May). Virtual Reality Simulation of Temporal Bone Surgery. Invited presentation at the 88. Jahresversammlung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde, Kopf- und Hals-Chirurgie, Erfurt.
Sieber, D.M. (2016, September). 3D Modelling of the Human Temporal Bone based on Fusion of Computed Tomography and Micro-Slicing. Invited presentation at the 15. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Computer- und Roboterassistierte Chirurgie, Bern.

Other intellectual contributions

Leber, M., Sieber, D.M. et.al. 2024 Neural Stimulation and Sensing System for Auditory and Non-Auditory Activation, World International Property Organization. WO2024/107479.
Lenarz, T., Jolly, C., Dhanasingh, A., Sieber, D., Harnisch, A. (2017) Electrode lead that avoids electrode array migration from the cochlea. United States Patent Application Publication, US2017/0014621
Sieber, D., Zimmerling, M., Jolly, C., Schulz, E., Hüttenbrink, K.-B. (2012) Instrument for inserting implantable electrode carrier. United States Patent Application Publication US2012/0197265
Hüttenbrink, K.-B., Sieber, D., Schulz, E. (2012) Insertion system for inserting implantable electrode carrier. United States Patent Application Publication US2012/0184804
Jolly, C., Sieber, D. (2010) Implant electrode and accessories for use in robotic surgery. United States Patent Application Publication US2010/0094311

Supervised bachelor theses

Altmann Sophie-Isabel (2024): Enhancing the remote service support for hearing devices using integrated sensors
Meligy Omar (2023): Klinisch-technische Marktstudie für ein neuartiges digitales Operationsmikrokop im HNO-Bereich
Neururer Lukas (2023): Erstellung eines digitalen Zwillings der humanen Anatomie in einer virtuellen Realität
Pape Lena (2023): Klinisch-technische Marktstudie an einem neuartigen digitalen Operationsmikroskop in dem Fachgebiet der Neurochirurgie
Franz Fabian (2023): Entwicklung einer Steuerungs-Software für einen Operationssimulator in der Mikrochirurgie
Vötterl Anna (2023): Entwicklung eines Messsystems zur Bewegungsanalyse der Schneide von ophthalmischen Vitrektoren, um das effektive Scheiden von Glaskörper sicherzustellen.
Freiherr von Stein-Liebenstein zu Barchfeld Ruben (2022): Technisches Konzept und Prototyp eines nicht planaren 3D Druckverfahrens für Gele

Supervised master theses

Pappenberger Sonja (2024): Addressing Visualization of X-Ray Images: Toward an AI-Based Post-processing Strategy for Enhanced Image Presentation Quality
Wagner Leonhard (2024): Thin design elements for acoustic decoupling and implant immobilization for hearing implants
Schießendobler Fabian (2024): Evaluation and development of a low power fall detection algorithm implemented in a hearing implant
Moll Christian (2024): Medical education through handtracking - enhanced immersive VR - surgical simulations
Zerres Cara (2024): Development and experimental validation of a mathematical model of a non-steerable catheter
Obernauer Andreas (2024): Conception of a digitalised material handling and storage workflow for angiography material at the Department of Radiology at A.ö. Berzirkskrankenhaus St. Johann in Tirol.
Plattner Alexander (2024): Advancing Precision in Spinal Cord Shock Wave Therapy: Design, Development, and Validation of a Real-Time Angle Measurement System for optimized Applicator Alignment
Drexler Martin (2023): Photogrammetric 3D Reconstruction and Modelling of Surgical Fields with the RoboticScope
Steu Lukas (2023): Ergonomic evaluation of a novel robotic microscope in the field of neurosurgery
Messerschmidt Kai (2023): The transition from sample storage to a biobank - A risk assessment and gap analysis in preparation for the ISO 20387 certification.
Combs Justin (2023): Development of standardized fracture model for tibial plateau fractures with full soft tissue mantle
Lieber Julia (2023): A concept for an implantable bone conduction device with a piezo-based transducer
Kesselring Christian (2023): Decision Matrix for Maintenance Contracts for Medical Technology Planning