Amin Zehtabian

Dr. Amin Zehtabian is a Researcher in the Ewers Group - Membrane Biochemistry at the Department of Biochemistry, Freie Universität Berlin. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering (2016) with a focus on Pattern Recognition, Computer Vision, and Multispectral Signal Analysis. His work integrates computational methods with biological research, including quantitative microscopy data analysis, image segmentation, and deep learning applications in neuroscience and cell biology.

Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering (minor in Communication Systems), 2016.

Research Interests: Dr. Zehtabian specializes in computational biology and bioimaging, with expertise in 2D/3D image segmentation, neural networks, noise reduction, and genetic algorithms. His current projects explore cargo trafficking in recycling endosomes, circadian rhythm dynamics, and neuronal morphology analysis using unsupervised learning techniques.

Publications: His recent work spans advancements in membrane biochemistry (e.g., ARF1 compartment dynamics), circadian protein turnover, and deep learning applications in superresolution microscopy. He also contributes to hyperspectral imaging innovations for environmental and medical diagnostics.

Advising/Grants: No explicit grants or advisees listed, but coordinates an Open Position announcement for a Scientist/Project Coordinator at FU Berlin (2025).

Labs/Teams: Core member of the Ewers Group, focusing on membrane biochemistry and quantitative imaging.