About us
Team
Dr. Franz-Josef Schmitt
Dr Franz-Josef Schmitt heads the advanced practical course and the physics practical course in the Master's programme in Physics at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. In his research, he develops methods of time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy for investigating novel protein-based fluorescence markers and their molecular dynamics. Another focus of his research is energy and electron transfer processes in photosynthesis and the monitoring of photobioreactors, as addressed in the GreenSight project.
Dr. Jakob Löber
As a research scientist at GreenSight, Dr. Jakob Löber is developing advanced modelling, sensing, and control systems for microalgae photobioreactors. His work integrates physics-based models, machine learning, and embedded sensor networks to optimize cultivation processes and analyse algal growth dynamics. His focus is on system identification, optical sensor calibration, and data-driven feedback control to enable scalable and efficient bioproduction.
Erik Hackenberg
Erik Hackenberg is a bachelor's student of medical physics at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg and works as a tutor on the interdisciplinary project ‘GreenSight: Intelligent sensor technology and AI-controlled photobioreactors for sustainable algae production’. In his work, he is involved in setting up a photobioreactor in Halle and investigating the optimisation of process parameters to accelerate algae growth. Another focus is the combination of physical methods with biotechnological applications.
Asheesh Ranga
Asheesh Ranga is a master's student of medical physics at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg and works as a tutor on the interdisciplinary project ‘GreenSight: Intelligent sensor technology and AI-controlled photobioreactors for sustainable algae production’. His work focuses on applying machine learning methods to analyse and optimise process data from photobioreactors. In addition, he is responsible for maintaining the project’s website to support scientific communication and outreach.
Leonie Lentz
Leonie Lentz is a master’s student of Medical Physics at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg and works on the interdisciplinary project ‘GreenSight: Intelligent sensor technology and AI-controlled photobioreactors for sustainable algae production’. In her work, she is involved in setting up a photobioreactor in Halle and focuses on the analysis and optimisation of biological and technical process parameters. Another focus of her work is supporting scientific documentation and communication within the project.
Fabian Rieder
Fabian Rieder is a master’s student of medical physics at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg and works as a tutor on the interdisciplinary project ’GreenSight: Intelligent sensor technology and AI-controlled photobioreactors for sustainable algae production’. His work focuses on visualizing and structuring the acquired optical data to improve the retrieval of biological parameters. Additionally, he is also involved in the setup of a photobioreactor in Halle.