Marius Schmidt

Marius Schmidt is a Professor of Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), affiliated with the Biophysics Faculty. He holds a Dipl. in Biology from Johannes-Gutenberg-University, Mainz (1990), a Dr. rer. Nat. in Experimental Physics from Technische Universität München (1996), and habilitations in Experimental Physics (2004) and Theoretical, Physical, and Analytical Chemistry (2008). His research focuses on applying physical methods to study biological molecules, particularly using static and time-resolved macromolecular crystallography to investigate protein structure, dynamics, and kinetics. He also develops software for analyzing time-resolved X-ray data and employs spectroscopic methods to corroborate findings.

From 1996–2007, Schmidt held positions at Technische Universität München and the University of Chicago before joining UWM in 2007. His work has led to groundbreaking studies on protein dynamics, including femtosecond observation of conical intersections and structural analysis of phytochrome photocycles. His research leverages cutting-edge technologies like X-ray free electron lasers (XFEL) to capture molecular processes at unprecedented speeds and resolutions.

Key contributions include structural enzymology studies, membrane protein analysis at XFEL facilities, and the development of mix-and-inject serial crystallography techniques. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his publications reflect significant contributions to biophysics and structural biology.

His advising and grants are not detailed in the text, though collaborations with institutions like the University of Chicago and international XFEL facilities suggest extensive network engagement. His affiliation with UWM’s Biophysics Faculty emphasizes interdisciplinary research bridging physics and biology.