Maria Fyta

Maria Fyta serves as a Professor of Biotechnology at RWTH Aachen University's Faculty of Biology, leading research in the Department of Biotechnology from her lab in the Biology Building (Worringerweg 3, Aachen). Her work bridges computational physics, nanotechnology, and molecular biology to develop next-generation biosensing platforms.

Her research focuses on nanopore-based DNA/protein sequencing, utilizing 2D materials (graphene, MoS₂, h-BN) and nanodiamond functionalization for single-molecule detection. Key projects include ionic liquid catalysis systems, computational alloy design, and molecular dynamics simulations of biomolecular translocation. Recent work emphasizes machine learning integration for signal analysis and materials discovery.

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in

• Nanopore engineering for biomolecular sensing
• Computational materials design of 2D systems and alloys
• Machine learning applications in nanofluidics

While no specific scientific awards are documented in the provided materials, her extensive publication record demonstrates significant contributions to nanotechnology and biophysics.

Professor Fyta's group develops advanced simulation frameworks for biomolecular translocation and collaborates on experimental validation of nanoscale devices. Current efforts focus on enhancing read-out capabilities in functionalized nanopores and designing bio-mimetic sequencing platforms.