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
Leiter Department & Studiengänge - MCI | Die Unternehmerische Hochschule®
Vollzeitlektor und Forscher mit klinisch-medizinischem Schwerpunkt im Department Medical & Health Technologies.
01/2017 - 08/2021
Abteilungsleiter Forschung & Entwicklung Elektroden und Chirurgietechnik - MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte GesmbH
Passionierter leitender Angestellter mit Führungsfunktion in der Forschung und Entwicklung implantierbarer Elektroden, Systemen zur Medikamentenfreisetzung sowie bildbasierter und roboterassistierter Chirurgie.
02/2012 - 12/2016
Wissenschaftlicher Direktor MED-EL Research Hannover - MED-EL Research Center Hannover
Aufbau und Leitung eines internationalen translatorischen Forschungszentrums in der Hörimplantat Forschung an der Medizinischen Hochschule Hannover
08/2009 - 02/2012
Teamleiter R&D Chirurgie Instrumente und chirurgisches Zubehör - MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte GesmbH
Aufbau und Leitung eines Teams für die Entwicklung von chirurgischen Instrumenten, Hilfsmitteln sowie sterilen Implantat Verpackungen
02/2008 - 08/2009
Projektleiter Chirurgie Instrumente - MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte GesmbH
Projektleiter in der Medizinproduktentwicklung verantwortlich von der ersten Idee bis zum finalen Produkt in enger Zusammenarbeit mit Schlüsselkunden
02/2007 - 02/2008
Praktikum und Diplomarbeit - Zimmer Schweiz GmbH
Mitarbeit in einem globalen Projektteam in der Entwicklung von Methoden zur Finite-Elemente Modellierung in der Produktoptimierung Thema: "Finite Elements Modelling of the ligament properties in the human knee joint"

Education

03/2016 - 08/2018
Dr. rer. biol. hum. | Summa Cum Laude - Medizinische Hochschule Hannover
Promotion Humanbiologie | Modellierung des humanen Felsenbeins für das chirurgische Training in virtueller Realität
10/2001 - 02/2008
Dipl.-Ing. - Universität Stuttgart
Diplomstudium Maschinenwesen | Biomedizinische Technik, Feinwerktechnik

Teaching (faculty internships etc.)

03/2024 - present
MCI Master Medical Technologies
Scientific Writing & Ethics
10/2023 - 02/2024
MCI Master Medical Technologies
Studierenden Project 2 - Design- und Implementierungsphase
10/2023 - 02/2024
MCI Master Medical Technologies
Product Development, Testing and Approval
09/2023 - present
Shenzhen Technology University, China
Gastprofessur Technologien für die minimalinvasive Chirurgie und Digitale Zwillinge im Gesundheitswesen
03/2023 - 06/2023
MCI Bachelor Medizin- Gesundheits- und Sporttechnologie
Medizinische Geräteanalyse und -entwicklung
03/2023 - 06/2023
MCI Bachelor Mechatronik
Seminar zur Bachelorarbeit
03/2023 - 06/2023
MCI Master Medical Technologies
Studierenden Projekt 1 - Konzeptionsphase
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
Minimalinvasive Verfahren

Competitive Research Award

12/2023 - present
MCI | Die Unternehmerische Hochschule
Teaching Award des MCI Hochschulkollegiums 2023 für exzellente Leistungen in der Lehre

Board membership with significant responsibilities

2022
Beirat im Life Sciences Cluster der Standortagentur Tirol

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

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

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
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