Daniel Huster

Daniel Huster is a Full Professor and Head of the Institute for Medical Physics and Biophysics at Leipzig University, Germany. He has held this position since October 2008, leading a research team focused on biophysical studies of membranes, proteins, and lipids using advanced NMR spectroscopy and complementary techniques. His academic background includes a Ph.D. (1999) and Diploma (1996) from Leipzig University, with research conducted at the National Institutes of Health (USA), and postdoctoral work at Iowa State University and Leipzig University.

Research Interests: Prof. Huster investigates membrane biophysics, including lipid dynamics and protein interactions; G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) signaling mechanisms; amyloid protein structure and neurotoxicity; intramembrane proteolysis by rhomboid enzymes; and extracellular matrix characterization. His methodologies emphasize solid-state NMR, fluorescence spectroscopy, and molecular dynamics simulations.

Publication Trends: Recent work (2022–2024) demonstrates consistent focus on lipid membrane adaptability, amyloid fibril formation mechanisms, and NMR method development. Key themes include membrane-mediated allosteric regulation, skin barrier lipid dynamics, and structural analysis of GPCRs. Studies frequently integrate computational and experimental approaches to resolve biological complexity.

Advising and Team: He currently advises doctoral students including Rok Ferenc, Isabel Wehner, Matthias Voitel, and Kai Zumpfe. His team comprises postdoctoral researchers (e.g., Oskar Engberg, Marta Gozzi), technical staff, and engineers collaborating on membrane protein biochemistry and tissue biophysics projects.