Hans Lamecker

Hans Lamecker

Managing Director

1000shapes GmbH

Welcome

I am co-founder and managing director of 1000shapes. I work on computer-aided analysis, planning and design of 3D products. My focus lies on medical devices and therapies. My mission is to advance these fields using innovative computational methodologies and tools.

Interests
  • Medical image processing
  • Shape matching/registration
  • Statistical shape analysis
  • 3D geometry and visualization
Education

  • Doctoral degree (PhD) in Mathematics/Computer Science, 2008

    Freie Universität Berlin

  • Diploma Degree in Physics, 2000

    Universität Heidelberg

News

AutoImplant MICCAI 2020 Best Paper Award
Our contribution to the 1st AutoImplant Cranial Implant Design Challenge won the best paper award. Our team presented a combination of neural network based techniques with statistical shape models. Our approach generalizes very well to arbitrary large skull defects.
Hans Lamecker
Oct 8, 2020
AutoImplant MICCAI 2020 Best Paper Award
Research Campus MODAL enters second funding phase
The MODAL research campus received funding approval for its second funding period from 2020 to 2025 on April 3, 2020.
Hans Lamecker
Last updated on May 18, 2020
Research Campus MODAL enters second funding phase
Aortic Shape Synthesizer
We presented our work on shape synthetization at the ESC 2019 Congress.
Hans Lamecker
Last updated on Sep 29, 2019
Aortic Shape Synthesizer
Book Chapter in Biomedical Visualisation
We contributed a chapter to the new book on Biomedical Visualisation. This book is targeted to a wide range of users from faculty and students, developers and computing experts, the wider public audience. It is hoped this will aid understanding of the variety of technologies which can be used to enhance understanding of clinical conditions using modern day methodologies.
Hans Lamecker
Last updated on May 18, 2020
Book Chapter in Biomedical Visualisation

Talks

3D Modelle aus medizinischen Bilddaten für Populations-basiertes 3D Produktdesign
Der Vortrag behandelt die Möglichkeiten 3D-Modelle anatomischer Strukturen für das Design neuer Produkte und Therapieansätze in der …
Aug 31, 2020 Fraunhofer-Konferenzzentrum, Potsdam
Hans Lamecker
3D Modelle aus medizinischen Bilddaten für Populations-basiertes 3D Produktdesign
Shape Synthesiser Understanding and Mastering Anatomical Variations
Population-based models of morphological variability are useful for automating medical image processing tasks, diagnosis device and …
Oct 17, 2019 Kongress Palais, Kassel, Germany
Hans Lamecker
Shape Synthesiser Understanding and Mastering Anatomical Variations
Lecture Series on Geometry and Image Processing for Medical Applications
Oct 31, 2016 — Nov 4, 2016 Universidad San Augustin, Arequipa, Peru
Hans Lamecker
Lecture Series on Geometry and Image Processing for Medical Applications
Reconstruction of Partial Liver Shapes Based on a Statistical 3D Shape Model
Sep 30, 2015 MedTech Lab, Delémont, Switzerland
Hans Lamecker
Reconstruction of Partial Liver Shapes Based on a Statistical 3D Shape Model
Image and Geometry Processing for Anatomy Reconstruction
Oct 10, 2014 Würzburg, Germany
Hans Lamecker
Image and Geometry Processing for Anatomy Reconstruction
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Publications

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Unsupervised Detection of Disturbances in 2D Radiographs
We present a method based on a generative model for detection of disturbances such as prosthesis, screws, zippers, and metals in 2D …
Laura Estacio, Moritz Ehlke, Alexander Tack, Eveling Castro, Hans Lamecker, Rensso Mora, Stefan Zachow
Conference
Unsupervised Detection of Disturbances in 2D Radiographs
Automatic Vessel Segmentation and Aneurysm Detection Pipeline for Numerical Fluid Analysis
Computational Fluid Dynamic calculations are a great assistance for rupture prediction of cerebral aneurysms. This procedure requires a …
Johannes Felde, Thomas Wagner, Hans Lamecker, Christian Doenitz, Lina Gundelwein
DOI Conference
Automatic Vessel Segmentation and Aneurysm Detection Pipeline for Numerical Fluid Analysis
Synthetic Database of Aortic Morphometry and Hemodynamics: Overcoming Medical Imaging Data Availability
Modeling of hemodynamics and artificial intelligence have great potential to support clinical diagnosis and decision making. While …
Bente Thamsen, Pavlo Yevtushenko, Lina Gundelwein, Arnaud Arinda Adiyoso Setio, Hans Lamecker, Marcus Kelm, Marie Schafstedde, Tobias Heimann, Titus Kuehne and Leonid Goubergrits
Project DOI
Synthetic Database of Aortic Morphometry and Hemodynamics: Overcoming Medical Imaging Data Availability
Automated Virtual Reconstruction of Large Skull Defects Using Statistical Shape Models and Generative Adversarial Networks

We present an automated method for extrapolating missing regions in label data of the skull in an anatomically plausible manner. The …
Pedro Pimentel, Angelika Szengel, Moritz Ehlke, Hans Lamecker, Stefan Zachow, Laura Estacio, Christian Doenitz, Heiko Ramm
DOI Conference
Automated Virtual Reconstruction of Large Skull Defects Using Statistical Shape Models and Generative Adversarial Networks
Unsupervised Learning and Statistical Shape Modeling of the Morphometry and Hemodynamics of Coarctation of the Aorta
Image-based patient-specific modeling of blood flow is a current state of the art approach in cardiovascular research proposed to …
Bente Thamsen, Pavlo Yevtushenko, Lina Gundelwein, Hans Lamecker, Titus Kühne, Leonid Goubergrits
Project DOI Conference
Unsupervised Learning and Statistical Shape Modeling of the Morphometry and Hemodynamics of Coarctation of the Aorta
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Curriculum Vitae

 
 
 
 
 
Managing Director
1000shapes GmbH
Jan 2015 – Present Berlin / Germany
Heading the business operations at 1000shapes GmbH.
 
 
 
 
 
Guest research associate
Zuse Institute Berlin
Jan 2015 – Present Berlin / Germany
Working within the BMBF Forschungscampus MODAL and the DFG Math+ Research Center in the Visualization department.
 
 
 
 
 
Co-founder
1000shapes GmbH
Mar 2010 – Mar 2010 Berlin / Germany
Co-founded the ZIB and Matheon spin-off company 1000shapes GmbH together with Stefan Zachow.
 
 
 
 
 
Postdoctoral research
INRIA
Jan 2009 – Dec 2009 Sophia-Antipolis / France
Member of the Asclepios group, working on brain image segmentation within the Health-e-Child project and cardiac simulation within the euHeart project. Working under Nicolas Ayache, Xavier Pennec and Hervé Delingette.
 
 
 
 
 
PhD studies in mathematics and computer science
Freie Universität Berlin
Apr 2001 – Sep 2008 Berlin / Germany
The topic of my research was variational and statistical shape modeling for 3D geometry reconstruction. As an alumni, I am a member of the Ernst-Reuter-Gesellschaft der Freunde, Förderer und Ehemaligen der Freien Universität Berlin e.V..
 
 
 
 
 
Research associate
Zuse Institute Berlin
Sep 2000 – Dec 2014 Berlin / Germany

I was part of the Visual Data Analysis department, member of the Therapy Planning Group, and involved in the Amira development. Working under Prof. Deuflhard, Hans-Christian Hege and Stefan Zachow. I became a member of the SIG Visual Computing in Biology and Medicine.

My research was funded by

  • DFG research center Matheon (FZT86)
  • European Commission project MXL (FP7-2009-ICT-248693)
  • DFG collaborative research center Hyperthermia: Clinical Aspects and Methodology (SFB273)
 
 
 
 
 
Research internship
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
May 2000 – Jun 2000 Cambridge/MA, USA
As part of my diploma thesis, I worked on numerical solutions to chiral dynamics in strong interaction physics.
 
 
 
 
 
Research internship
Zuse Institute Berlin
Feb 1998 – Apr 1998 Berlin / Germany
Development of an active-contour-based interactive image segmentation algorithm
 
 
 
 
 
Studies of physics
University of Heidelberg
Apr 1995 – Jul 2000 Heidelberg / Germany
Specialization in theoretical elementary particle physics; graduation as Diplomphysiker with a thesis on the chiral dynamics in strong interaction physics.
 
 
 
 
 
Studies of mathematics, physics and computer science
University of Auckland
Jan 1994 – Dec 1994 Auckland / New Zealand
 
 
 
 
 
Highschool
Max-Born-Gymnasium
Sep 1984 – Jun 1993 Germering near Munich, Germany
As an alumni, I am a member of the Max-Born-Netzwerk.

Awards

Best Paper Award
AutoImplant: the MICCAI 2020 Cranial Implant Design Challenge Oct 2020
Automated Virtual Reconstruction of Large Skull Defects Using Statistical Shape Models and Generative Adversarial Networks
Shape Challenge Best Prize
Shape Symposium Jun 2015
Partial shape reconstruction of resected livers
VCBM 2012 Best Poster Award
VCBM Sep 2012
Efficient projection and deformation of volumetric shape and intensity models for accurate simulation of X-ray images
Ausgründungspreis / Spin-off Award
Matheon Jun 2012
Second-Best Auto-Segmentation Method
MICCAI 2010 Grand Challenge Jun 2010
Knee/Cartilage from MR images
Best Auto-Segmentation Method
MICCAI 2009 Grand Challenge Oct 2009
Manibular bone and nerve from DVT images
Karl-Heinz Höhne Preis
GI Special Interest Group MedVis Oct 2008
Atlas-based 3D-Shape Reconstruction from X-Ray Images
Best Auto-Segmentation Method
MICCAI 2007 Grand Challenge Oct 2007
Liver from contrast-enhanced CT images
Best Podium Presentation
CAS-Head International Conference Jun 2005
Scholarship
German National Academic Foundation / Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes Jan 1997 – Jun 2000

Mentoring

I gladly serve as a supervisor or mentor for academic works, such as bachelor, master or PhD theses. Here are the students, whom I mentored or (co-)supervised:

Anatomical Landmark Detection From X-Ray Images Using Convolutional Neural Networks

In this thesis, we propose an approach that robustly detects three-dimensional (3D) anatomical landmarks in two-dimensional (2D) …
Nicolás Pérez de Olaguer Santamaría
Anatomical Landmark Detection From X-Ray Images Using Convolutional Neural Networks
Morphological Indicators for Limitations in Nasal Breathing
In order to better understand the relationship between shape of the nasal cavity and to find objective classification for breathing …
Natalja Amiridze
Morphological Indicators for Limitations in Nasal Breathing
Deep Learning for Boundary Detection in Model-Based Segmentation
We propose an algorithm to segment 3D medical images that combines deformable anatomical models and deep learning. The aim is to …
Marilia de Almeida Lirio Dourado
Deep Learning for Boundary Detection in Model-Based Segmentation
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Teaching

I like to teach courses on my research topics. Here are some examples:

Malen nach Zahlen - Wissenschaftliche Visualisierung
Deutsche Schülerakademie July 8, 2004 – July 24, 2004
Creation of course material, coordination and instruction
Scientific Visualization with Amira
Summer school on Geometry and Visualization June 21, 2004 – June 25, 2004
Course instructor in Maubeuge / France
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
Deutsche Schülerakademie July 19, 2001 – August 4, 2001
Creation of course material, coordination and instruction
Introduction to the Theory of Relativity
Deutsche Schülerakademie August 2, 2000 – August 19, 2000
Creation of course material, coordination and instruction
Lecture accompanying Tutorials
University of Heidelberg March 1, 1996 – June 20, 1999

Course instruction and correction of exercises for the following lectures:

  • Theoretical mechanics (Prof. Dr. F. Wegner)
  • Analysis II (Prof. Dr. H. Rost)
  • Analysis I (Prof. Dr. H. Rost)
  • Algorithms and data structures (Prof. Dr. G. Reinelt)

Conferences

I have helped to organize, consult and support scientific events:

Workshop on Clinical Image-based Procedures: From Planning to Intervention
MICCAI 2012 Jun 2012
Program Commitee Member
Session XVI - Registration, Segmentation and Modeling
CAOS International Jun 2012
Session Chair
Workshop on Computational and Clinical Applications in Abdominal Imaging
MICCAI 2011 Jun 2011
Program Commitee Member
Focus Session on Evaluation
Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering World Congress Jun 2009
Session Chair
Tandem Workshop on Geometry, Numerics and Visualization
DFG Research Center Matheon Jun 2003
Co-organization with M. Wardetzky and J. Bloch
International Workshop on Visualization and Mathematics
Zuse Institute Berlin Jun 2002
Staff member
First SIAM-EMS Conference: Applied Mathematics in our Changing World
Zuse Institute Berlin Jun 2001
Staff member

Reviewing

I serve as an expert reviewer for contributions in scientific journals and conferences. Here are some examples: