lead roles Investigation of factors influencing pathological tortuosity of the carotid artery Funded by FWF/DFG(weave programme)2026–2029 In silico testing and validation of cardiovascular implantable devices (SIMCor) Funded by European Union (EU)(horizon 2020)2021–2024 In silico development and clinical trial platform for in situ tissue-engineered heart valves (SimInSitu) Funded by European Union (EU)(horizon 2020)2021–2025 contributions Mechanics, modeling, and simulation of aortic dissection Funded by Graz University of Technology, Austria (LEAD project) 2018–2024 Automated model discovery for soft matter systems (DISCOVER) Funded by European Union (EU)(ERC advanced from Ellen Kuhl)2024–2029