Herre Jelger Risselada

Prof. Dr. Herre Jelger Risselada is a faculty member in the Department of Physics at the Technical University of Dortmund, where he leads research in computational biophysics and condensed matter systems. His work is situated within the interdisciplinary RESOLV Excellence Cluster, emphasizing collaborative and multidisciplinary science.

His research focuses on developing advanced simulation techniques such as evolutionary molecular dynamics (evo-MD) to study molecular recognition at fluid and solid interfaces, especially in biological lipid membranes. This includes pioneering work on the concept of 'facial recognition of fluid interfaces,' where biomolecules like peptides and proteins adapt to identify dynamic interfacial features.

The methodological innovations in evo-MD—coupling evolutionary algorithms with coarse-grained molecular dynamics—enable the exploration of optimal molecular designs for interfacial binding. These approaches have significant potential applications in drug design, surfactant engineering, and biosensor development.

While no specific scientific awards or publications are listed in the provided text, his research program is clearly positioned at the cutting edge of computational soft matter and biophysical modeling, with strong implications for both fundamental science and technological innovation.

He advises students and leads a research group within the Condensed Matter Theory group, supported by a dedicated secretariat. There is no indication of part-time status or retirement, confirming his active role in the department.