htw saar recently welcomed Dr. Ramanuj Banerjee, Counsellor (Science & Technology) at the Embassy of the Republic of India in Germany. The visit provided an opportunity to present current research and teaching activities at htw saar and to discuss potential
SNNU @ Open Campus 2026 Info Mile
The Systems Neuroscience & Neurotechnology Unit (SNNU) was pleased to participate in the Info Mile of the Open Campus 2026 at Saarland University, where researchers, students, and visitors from across the region came together to explore the university’s diverse research
Philipp Flotho Successfully Defends Doctoral Dissertation
The Systems Neuroscience & Neurotechnology Unit (SNNU) is proud to announce that Philipp Flotho has successfully defended his doctoral dissertation. In his thesis, titled “Visual Computing for Motion Processing and Multimodal Imaging: Addressing Cross-Domain Challenges in Neuroscience Applications,” Philipp explored
CDNS @ Europe Day 2026
The Center for Digital Neurotechnologies Saar (CDNS) participated in Europe Day 2026, showcasing innovative research and technology projects alongside numerous regional and international initiatives. Your browser does not support the video tag. Under the motto “How Europe supports Saarland”, the
SNNU & htwsaar @ g.tec BCI Hackathon 2026
End of April, htw saar participated in this year’s g.tec BR41N.IO Hackathon 2026 as a hosting institution. Seventeen students from the Master’s program Neural Engineering took part in the event, where they were challenged to conceptualize and develop a brain-computer
Seminar Announcement:
“Neurotechnology as a Driver of Human‑Centered Digital Transformation” Prof. Dr. Dr. Daniel J. Strauss will give a seminar on current developments in non‑invasive neurotechnology and its role in human–machine interaction. The session will include insights from recent research and applications
SNNU @ the “AI in Medicine” Symposium
On 16 and 17 January 2026, members of the Systems Neuroscience & Neurotechnology Unit participated in the “AI in Medicine” Symposium at Saarland University Hospital in Homburg, which brought together experts from research, clinical practice, and industry to discuss current
CDNS @ Bürgerfest in Saarbrücken
During the Bürgerfest celebrating German Unity Day, the Center for Digital Neurotechnologies Saar joined the University of Saarland’s pavilion to showcase how research can connect science and emotion. Together with partners from the pediatric medicine in Homburg, we presented projects
Visit from Prof. Erik Bojorquez-Vázquez
This week, we had the great pleasure of welcoming Prof. Erik Bojorquez-Vázquez from the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City to the Systems Neuroscience & Neurotechnology Unit. His visit sparked inspiring discussions about potential collaborations in the field of brain-computer interfaces
Prof. Strauss Participates in German Ethics Council Hearing on New Neurotechnologies
Yesterday, Prof. Dr. Strauss, head of the Systems Neuroscience & Neurotechnology Unit, participated in a hearing by the German Ethics Council, discussing the ethical implications of new neurotechnologies. His presentation, titled “A Window into the Brain – How Can Neurotechnology
