Joerg Enderlein

Prof. Jörg Enderlein is a physics professor at the Third Institute of Physics (Biophysics) within the Faculty of Physics at Georg-August University in Göttingen. He serves as founding Editor-in-Chief of Biophysical Reports (Biophysical Society) and has secured a prestigious 5-year ERC Advanced Grant since 2021. His research focuses on Single Molecule Spectroscopy and Super-resolution Microscopy, with broader interests extending to crystallography, hydrodynamics, electrodynamics, and general relativity.

Recent work highlights advancements in microscopy techniques (e.g., image scanning microscopy, metal-induced energy transfer spectroscopy) and membrane dynamics studies. Key contributions include lipid bilayer analysis, viral-based 3D-bio-nano rulers, and protocols for sub-nanometer resolution imaging. His group collaborates globally, hosting researchers like Dr. Arindam Ghosh (Carl Zeiss Young Investigator Award winner) and Dr. Manoj Kumbhakar (Humboldt Fellow).

Notable achievements include ERC funding and editorial leadership. Ongoing projects involve extreme-resolution imaging for structural biology and novel upconversion luminescent particles. The group actively advises PhD students in single-molecule spectroscopy, biophysical applications, and nanoscale dynamics.