Alexander P. Hertle

Dr. Alexander P. Hertle is a Researcher at the Institute of Botany, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, where he leads a research group investigating plant membrane dynamics. His laboratory employs interdisciplinary approaches to study thylakoid membrane development and environmental adaptation mechanisms.

His research focuses on the interface between plant development and metabolism, emphasizing membrane assembly under stressors like heat and drought. Key methodologies include:

• High-resolution electron microscopy
• Live-cell confocal imaging with lipid biosensors
• Synthetic membrane systems (e.g., giant unilamellar vesicles)
• Lipid analytics and biochemical assays

This work aims to identify novel regulatory factors in membrane biogenesis and stress-response signaling hubs.