Michael Opferman

Michael Opferman is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Physics department at Temple University. He holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on polymer brushes, grafted polymer films, and their applications to biophysical systems like the Nuclear Pore Complex. He has collaborated with institutions including Los Alamos National Laboratory and previously lectured at the University of Pittsburgh before joining Temple in 2015.

Education:

• B.S. in Engineering Physics, University of Pittsburgh
• M.S. in Physics, University of Pittsburgh
• Ph.D. in Physics, University of Pittsburgh

Research interests emphasize polymer physics applied to biological systems, with work involving molecular simulations and interdisciplinary collaborations. His publications explore topics like nanoparticle-inclusion interactions in polymer films and the biophysical mechanisms of nuclear transport proteins. He maintains active research ties with computational physics and soft matter systems.