Frank Friedrich

Dr. Frank Friedrich is a Researcher at the University of Hamburg, affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences and the Department of Biology. He leads the Electron Microscopy and Morphological Structural Analysis group at the Institute of Animal Cell and Systems Biology.

• Insect Morphology and Phylogenomics are central to his research
• Specializes in Synchrotron Radiation Microtomography (SR-μCT) for 3D anatomical reconstructions
• Collaborates on Holometabola Evolution and Phylogenetic Systematics

His work spans Trichoptera (caddisflies), Mecoptera (scorpionflies), and Zoraptera, with a focus on head and thoracic anatomy. He has contributed to resolving insect phylogeny through innovative imaging techniques. Publications highlight his expertise in synchrotron radiation-based imaging and larval/adult morphological studies.