Frederik Görlitz

Frederik Görlitz is a researcher specializing in advanced optical microscopy techniques at the University of Freiburg's Institute for Microsystem Technology (IMTEK), part of the Faculty of Engineering. He holds a PhD from Imperial College London and conducted postdoctoral research at UC Berkeley's Advanced Bioimaging Center. His work focuses on super-resolution microscopy (STED, STORM, SIM), light sheet microscopy, and fluorescence lifetime imaging (FLIM), with applications in biomedical imaging and microscopy instrumentation development.

Education:

• BSc in Physics, Heidelberg University (GER)
• PhD in Biophotonics, Imperial College London (UK)

Research Interests:

• Development of modular, cost-effective microscopy platforms
• Optimization of lattice light sheets and super-resolution techniques
• Integration of machine learning for automated microscopy workflows
• Biomedical applications in kidney cell signaling and drug receptor analysis

Recent Research Trends: His work emphasizes open-source microscopy solutions (e.g., openFrame platform) and high-throughput imaging tools for biological studies. Recent articles highlight advancements in optical autofocus systems, FRET-based signaling visualization, and dSTORM applications in glomerular disease analysis.

Labs/Teams: Part of the Bio- und Nanophotonik group led by Prof. Alexander Rohrbach at IMTEK, collaborating with FAIM (Freiburg Center for Data Driven Modelling and Simulation) on interdisciplinary projects.