Mr. Benjamin Heidt M.Sc. obtained a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry at the University of Applied Sciences Mannheim followed by a master’s degree in Applied Life Sciences (Bio-, Pharma- and Medical Sciences) at the University of Applied Sciences Kaiserslautern in 2017. During his studies he took part in a range of research projects focused around bio-sensing, including microarray bacteria screening, bioreactor glucose monitoring and cell-integrated redox sensors. In January 2018 he has begun to obtain his PhD in chemical and biological biosensing within the Sensor Engineering Group of the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Maastricht University. His research interests include functional surfaces for selective detection of pathogens, additive manufacturing as well as biosensor development and their healthcare-implementation.