Aleksandra Pidde

Aleksandra Pidde is a Researcher at The Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO) in Barcelona, Spain, where she holds an Agencia Estatal de Investigación Fellowship within the Neurophotonics and Mechanical Systems Biology research group. Her work bridges photonics, neuroscience, and biomechanics through interdisciplinary experimental approaches.

Her academic background includes:

• PhD in Physics from Lancaster University (United Kingdom)

Dr. Pidde's research focuses on neurophotonics—applying optical technologies to neural imaging and manipulation—and mechanical systems biology, which investigates force dynamics in cellular and tissue structures. Her methodology integrates advanced photonic instrumentation with biomechanical analysis to decode complex biological processes, particularly in neural systems where light-based tools enable non-invasive observation of cellular mechanics.

She has received significant recognition through the competitive Agencia Estatal de Investigación Fellowship, awarded by Spain's national research agency to support innovative scientific projects.

As an integral member of ICFO's Neurophotonics and Mechanical Systems Biology group, Dr. Pidde contributes to developing cutting-edge photonic platforms for biological research, with implications for neuroscience diagnostics and cellular mechanics understanding.