Robert J. Usselman

Dr. Robert J. Usselman serves as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the College of Engineering and Science at Florida Institute of Technology, where he also acts as Deputy Director of Computational Research At Florida Tech (CRAFT). His research bridges quantum physics and cellular biology, focusing on magnetic resonance, biophotonics, and redox biochemistry.

• Specializes in quantum biological clocks and ROS production mechanisms
• Leads a multidisciplinary lab with active undergraduate/graduate students
• Develops computational infrastructure for AI and quantum research

Research interests include:

• Quantum-Classical Interface in Biological Systems
• Magnetic Field Effects on Cellular Redox Balance
• Autofluorescence Lifetime Microscopy
• ROS Dynamics in Cellular Metabolism

Recent publications highlight quantum biological mechanisms in ROS production, magnetic field modulation of cellular processes, and multiphoton imaging techniques. His work integrates theoretical quantum biology with practical applications in bioenergetics and disease models.

Dr. Usselman actively mentors students in biotechnology, biomedical engineering, and physics, while advancing collaborations in AI-driven computational research through CRAFT. His lab combines experimental and computational approaches to study redox signaling and quantum sensing in biological systems.