Thorsten Auth

Thorsten Auth is a Staff Scientist at Forschungszentrum Jülich since 2007, affiliated with the Institute for Theoretical Physics of Living Matter (IAS-2) within the Institute for Advanced Simulation (IAS). He holds a PhD from the University of Cologne (2004) and conducted postdoctoral research at the Weizmann Institute of Science (2005-2007). His research focuses on theoretical and computational studies of biological systems, particularly membrane interactions with nano/microstructures and active matter dynamics. Key projects include modeling parasite-host interactions, membrane wrapping processes, and the physics of motile microorganisms.

Research interests span biophysics, soft condensed matter, and active matter systems. He investigates phenomena such as lipid bilayer membrane mechanics, active vesicle propulsion, and the role of cytoskeletal forces in cellular behavior. Collaborations include experimental groups for validating computational models of biological processes like Plasmodium invasion and red blood cell deformability.

Main contributions include advancing numerical methods for predicting membrane-particle interactions, simulating active matter systems, and developing data-driven models for parasitic organisms. His work bridges theoretical physics with biological applications, addressing fundamental questions in cell biology and soft matter physics.