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Christoph F. Schmidt is the Hertha Sponer Distinguished Professor of Physics at Duke University, affiliated with Trinity College of Arts & Sciences and Pratt School of Engineering. His academic roles include Professor of Physics, Biomedical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering/Material Science, as well as Co-Director of the Duke Materials Initiative. He holds a D.R. from the Technical University of Munich (1988).
His research focuses on biophysics, mechanobiology, and materials science, with emphasis on cellular mechanics, cytoskeletal networks, and active matter systems. Key projects include studying cell membrane tension dynamics, viral capsid mechanics, and microtubule motor proteins. He leads the Schmidt Lab, pioneering tools like DeepProjection for 3D tissue imaging and DNA-based force sensors.
Notable recognitions include the Hertha Sponer Distinguished Professorship and inclusion in Duke’s 2019 Distinguished Faculty Rank. He teaches advanced biophysics courses and advises on grants like the NIH-funded University Training Program in Biomolecular Engineering. Recent publications (2023–2025) explore nonlinear cell wall mechanics, stochastic sarcomere behavior, and machine learning in microscopy.
His work bridges physics, engineering, and biology, with applications in cancer research, tissue regeneration, and nanotechnology. Collaborations span Duke’s interdisciplinary initiatives, reflecting his commitment to advancing quantitative biology and materials science.
