Prof. Dr. Thomas Theis

Profile

Academic positionLecturer, Assistant Professor, Researcher
Research fieldsAnalytical Chemistry,Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering
KeywordsMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Nuclear Spin Physics, Parahydrogen, Hyperpolarization

Current contact address

CountryUnited States of America
CityRaleigh
InstitutionNorth Carolina State University at Raleigh
InstituteDepartment of Chemistry

Host during sponsorship

Prof. Dr. Klaus SchefflerAbteilung: Hochfeld-Magnetresonanz-Zentrum, Max-Planck-Institut für biologische Kybernetik, Tübingen
Start of initial sponsorship01/06/2023

Program(s)

2022Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award Programme

Nominator's project description

Professor Theis is a leading researcher at the forefront of quantum enabled molecular imaging and biosensing approaches. His achievements range from breakthroughs in fundamental spin physics to pioneering advances in hyperpolarized contrast agent design for medical imaging. In Germany, Professor Theis will focus on the development of experimental, theoretical, and computational methods to unravel cognitive and neurological function..