Julian Roth

Julian Roth is a Researcher affiliated with the Bio- and Nanophotonics Group led by Alexander Rohrbach at the University of Freiburg's Faculty of Engineering. He holds a diploma in Physics from the University of Freiburg, specializing in soft matter physics, laser physics, materials science, and meteorology. His doctoral research involved constructing a TIRF-SIM super-resolution microscope to study cell wall synthesis in rod-shaped bacteria. Currently, he investigates molecular friction processes using photonic force microscopy and Brownian dynamics simulations. His work contributes to interdisciplinary research within the FAIM Professorships and collaborations such as BrainLinks – BrainTools and PlanOS.

Research Focus

• Development of advanced microscopy techniques (e.g., TIRF-SIM)
• Biophysical studies of bacterial cell wall dynamics
• Molecular friction mechanisms at micro- and nanoscales
• Integration of experimental and computational methods (photonic force microscopy, Brownian dynamics)

His research aligns with the Faculty of Engineering’s emphasis on bioengineering and nanophotonics applications.