Leonhard Hofbauer
Graz University of Technology
Institute of Biomechanics
Stremayrgasse 16/2
8010 Graz, Austria
Phone: 0316-873-35504
Phone (overseas): ++43-316-873-35504
E-mail: leonhard.hofbauer@student.tugraz.at
Biography
Education
| Since 10/25: | Master’s Degree Program, Artificial Intelligence Engineering, Graz University of Technology, Austria, with a focus on “Biomechanics and Neural Engineering” |
| Since 10/25: | Extension Program, Artificial Intelligence Engineering, Graz University of Technology, Austria |
| 10/21 – 9/25: | B.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering, Graz University of Technology, Austria |
| 9/23 – 1/24: | University of Strathclyde, Glasgow: study abroad for one semester as part of the “Overseas Program” |
| 2020: | Graduation certificate from Technical High School (HTL Waidhofen an der Ybbs) with a focus on “Mechanical Engineering and Automation Technology” |
Professional Appointments
| Since 9/26: | Student Research Assistant at the Institute of Biomechanics, Graz University of Technology, Austria |
| 3/26 – 7/26: | Visiting Researcher (Master Thesis), Auckland Bioengineering Institute, New Zealand |
| 8/25 – 1/26: | Student Research Assistant at the Institute of Biomechanics, Graz University of Technology, Austria |
| 10/16 – 10/24: | Student Trainee as designer, programmer and animator at Alpineisen, and inventor of four patents, Hollenstein an der Ybbs, Austria |
| 10/16 – 10/24: | Student Trainee at Innovation Service: Innovation and patent exploitation in Upper Austria, Lower Austria and Salzburg, Hollenstein an der Ybbs, Austria |
Research Experience
| Since 9/26: | FWF Project: “Investigation of factors influencing pathological tortuosity of the carotid artery: hemodynamics, morphometry, and tissue mechanics”, Institute of Biomechanics, Graz University of Technology, Austria |
| 3/26 – 7/26: | Master Thesis: “Physics-informed neural network (PINN) for biomechanical characterization of the placenta using shear wave elastography”, Auckland Bioengineering Institute, New Zealand |
| 8/25 – 1/26: | Student Research Assistant working on Bayesian constitutive artificial neural networks |
| 10/25: | Master Seminar: “Two-stage neural network for inverse design of functional materials” Institute of Biomechanics, Graz University of Technology, Austria |
| 5/24 – 11/24: | Bachelor Thesis: “Finite element simulation of microperfusion on brain-mimicking hydrogels”, Institute of Biomechanics, Graz University of Technology, Austria |
Biographical Sketch
Leo was born in 2001 in Hollenstein an der Ybbs, a small mountain village. After graduating from the HTL (Higher Technical Institute) specializing in automation technology, he combined his parents' professions—electrical engineering and physiotherapy—and began studying biomedical engineering. Building on his knowledge of mechanical engineering, he quickly developed a strong interest in biomechanics and machine learning. In his free time, he enjoys visiting the local bouldering club; on weekends, he can often be found hiking or climbing in the nearby mountains and crags.