Oliver Otto

Prof. Oliver Otto is a faculty member at the Institute of Physics within the Faculty of Life and Environment at the University of Greifswald, Germany. His research focuses on cellular biophysics, particularly the mechanical properties of cells and their responses to biochemical stimuli.

• Institute of Physics, University of Greifswald
• Cellular Biophysics group leader

Research Interests span cellular mechanics, intracellular signaling, and label-free biophysical indicators. His work bridges physics and biology, utilizing computational and experimental approaches to study cell behavior under stress conditions.

Publications include studies on reactive oxygen species-induced acidification and its effects on cell stiffness. His recent article in Communications Physics (2024) highlights mechanobiological responses in cellular systems.

• PhD/MSc students: Eric Sündermann, Madhukiran Dabbiru, Yesaswini Komaragiri, Lea Graichen, Niklas Große, Karolin Melde, and others

Contact: oliver.otto@uni-greifswald.de | Phone: +49 3834 420 5602