Nikita Garnov studied biomedical engineering at the Taganrog State University of Radio Engineering in southern Russia and moved to Germany in 2003, where he worked as a researcher at the University of Leipzig, first at the Institute of Medical Physics and Biophysics and later at the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology. During this time, he earned his doctorate at the Technical University of Ilmenau. Most recently, he worked for the Saxon State Administration as head of the calibration office.
Nikita Garnov’s research focuses primarily on the application of high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), also known as micro-MRI, for the non-destructive examination of the microscopic collagenous ultrastructure of articular cartilage. This research is significant for the early detection of arthritis, which can result from degenerative changes in joint structure. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common diseases, associated not only with personal suffering for patients but also with significant economic consequences.
Other focal points of his work include applications of MRI in obesity research as well as in image-guided procedures in the field of interventional radiology.
At htw saar, he will assume the professorship in medical physics in the Faculty of Engineering. His teaching activities will primarily focus on training students in the fields of “Biomedical Engineering” and “Medical Physics.”
In addition, Nikita Garnov has set himself the goal of establishing scientific expertise in the field of micro-MRI at htw saar and advancing application-oriented research in medical physics, as well as in other areas, in cooperation with other departments within the university and external partners.