Eileen Edler

Dr. Eileen Edler is a researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems in Magdeburg, Germany, specializing in computational molecular modeling within the Molecular Simulations and Design group. Her work bridges biophysics and sustainable energy research through advanced simulation techniques.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Biosystems Engineering (completed circa 2018) from Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
• Master's thesis: "Quantum chemical investigation of the hydrogen evolution reaction of a mononuclear iron(III) dithiolene complex as a biomimetic model for a hydrogenase"
• Bachelor's and Master's in Biosystems Engineering from Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (2007-2013)

Research Interests: Dr. Edler employs full-atomistic Molecular Dynamics simulations to study membrane-bound proteins like Rab5 GTPase in vesicle transport systems, analyzing protein-membrane dynamics and effector protein recruitment mechanisms. Her quantum chemistry work focuses on iron-based biomimetic catalysts for hydrogen evolution, probing reaction kinetics and intermediate states to advance renewable energy solutions. This dual approach connects fundamental biophysical processes with practical catalytic applications for sustainable hydrogen production.

Scientific Awards: No awards documented in source materials.

Advising and Grants: No student advisement or grant funding details provided in available documentation.

Labs and Teams: Core member of the Molecular Simulations and Design research group at the Max Planck Institute, utilizing high-performance computing resources for multi-scale molecular modeling of biological membranes and catalytic systems.