معرفی
Prof. Berna Özkale Edelmann is a Professor of Nano- and Microrobotics at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering, Technische Universität München (TUM). She leads research in developing nanorobotic tools for understanding cell-microenvironment interactions, leveraging nanotechnology, smart biomaterials, and microfluidics for regenerative medicine. Her work integrates robotics, materials science, and biology to create advanced microdevices for biomedical applications.
Education:
- Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (2009)
- Master's in Biomedical Engineering, ETH Zurich (2011)
- Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, ETH Zurich (2016)
- Postdoctoral Researcher, Mooney Lab, Harvard University (2017)
Research Interests: Her interdisciplinary research focuses on nanorobotics, biomaterials, and mechanotransduction. Key areas include designing microgels for stem cell cultivation, developing modular robotic microdevices, and applying thermal/laser-driven microrobots for cell stimulation. She emphasizes translating materials science into clinical tools for regenerative medicine and drug delivery.
Awards:
- European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant (2024)
- Early Postdoc Mobility Fellowship (Swiss National Science Foundation, 2016)
Advising/Grants: While specific grants or advisees are not detailed, her ERC Starting Grant underscores significant research funding. Her lab’s work aligns with TUM’s focus on computational and technological innovation in biomedical engineering.
Labs/Teams: Her lab at TUM develops novel robotic and biomaterial systems, collaborating across disciplines to advance nanomedicine and cellular engineering.
