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Maria Procopio is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Research Scientist at Johns Hopkins University, where she has been contributing to both teaching and research since 2016. Her work bridges biophysics and quantum biology, with a focus on biological responses to weak magnetic fields.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Physics (Biophysics), University of Bologna, Italy
- B.S. in Physics, University of Bologna, Italy
Her research centers on the biophysical and quantum mechanisms underlying magnetoreception in biological systems. She investigates how extremely low electromagnetic fields interact with ion channels and how photo-induced radical pairs in cryptochrome photoreceptors may enable magnetic sensing in organisms. Her interdisciplinary work connects physics, biology, and quantum mechanics.
Dr. Procopio's research trajectory reflects international training and collaboration, having worked at the University of Bologna, University of California, Irvine, and Sorbonne University in Paris. Her work contributes to the growing field of quantum biology, particularly in understanding sensory mechanisms that may rely on quantum effects.
Scientific Awards:
- Marco Polo Fellowship
Dr. Procopio has been actively involved in academic mentoring and teaching at Johns Hopkins University. While specific grant details are not mentioned, her research has been supported through fellowships and institutional affiliations. She collaborates across disciplines and institutions, advancing understanding of non-traditional sensory mechanisms in biology.
She has worked in research labs including Prof. Ferdinando Bersani's lab (University of Bologna), Prof. Thorsten Ritz's group (UC Irvine), and Dr. Margaret Ahmad's lab at Sorbonne University. At Johns Hopkins, she continues her investigations into magnetic sensing in biological systems.
