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Erel Levine is an Associate Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at Northeastern University's College of Engineering, with an additional affiliation in the Chemical Engineering department. He joined the bioengineering department in January 2019 and maintains an active research program focused on complex biological systems.
His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from the Weizmann Institute of Science (2005), an M.Sc. in Applied Physics from the same institution (1999), and a B.Sc. in Computer Sciences and Physics from Hebrew University in Jerusalem (1997).
Levine's research program centers on systems and synthetic biology of the Brain-Immune-Gut super-system, with particular emphasis on host-microbe interactions and deep learning applications in biological data interpretation. His laboratory develops innovative approaches combining quantitative experiments, computational models, and machine learning to study distributed biological systems across multiple scales.
His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on microfluidic platforms for C. elegans research, spatial organization of membrane proteins, feeding dynamics, and gene regulation mechanisms. The work spans molecular, cellular, and organismal levels, with applications to understanding microbiome dynamics and gut-brain interactions.
His scientific recognition includes the 2025 Fostering Engineering Innovation in Education Award and a National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship from the Center for Theoretical Biological Physics.
- 2025 Fostering Engineering Innovation in Education Award
- National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship, Center for Theoretical Biological Physics
Professor Levine actively mentors undergraduate students who have received prestigious awards including the AJC Merit Research Scholarship and PEAK Experiences Awards. His research is supported by grants including a National Science Foundation award for 'Sub-Cellular Localization and Small RNA and Regulation of the Outer Membrane' as Principal Investigator.
The Levine Lab operates from Lab 415 Mugar at Northeastern University, utilizing advanced microfluidics, deep learning, and imaging technologies to study biological systems. The lab has developed automated high-resolution imaging platforms that combine microscopy, active deep learning, and multiplexed microfluidics to study host-microbiome interactions in real time.
