Ralf Seidel

Ralf Seidel is a Full Professor (W3) at the Institute of Experimental Physics I, Universität Leipzig, Germany, a position he has held since April 2015. He previously served as a Professor (W2) at the Institute for Molecular Cell Biology, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (2013–2015), and led a research group at the Biotechnology Center, TU Dresden (2006–2012). He completed postdoctoral research at the Kavli Institute of Nanoscience, TU Delft, under Prof. Cees Dekker.

Education:

• Doctoral Thesis (2003), Institute of Material Sciences, TU Dresden; Thesis: 'Methods for the development of a DNA based nanoelectronics'
• Diploma in Physics (1999), TU Dresden; Thesis: 'Structure and electronic properties of rare-earth-germanium-surface compounds'
• Studies in Physics (1993–1999), TU Dresden
• Study period (1997), State University of St. Petersburg, Russia

His research focuses on molecular biophysics and nanoscale systems, particularly in the development of DNA-based nanoelectronics and single-molecule biophysical techniques. His work bridges experimental physics and biotechnology, emphasizing the physical properties of biomolecules at the nanoscale. His group at Leipzig investigates the mechanical and electronic behavior of biological macromolecules using advanced experimental methods.

Dr. Seidel has received several prestigious awards recognizing his scientific excellence and early-career contributions:

• ERC Starting Grant (2011)
• Emmy-Noether Fellowship, DFG (2006)
• Lohrmann-Medallie, TU Dresden (1999)
• Scholarship, Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes (1993–1999)
• 3rd Prize, International Physics Olympiad, Helsinki (1992)
• 3rd Prize, International Physics Olympiad, Havana (1991)

He leads the Molecular Biophysics group at Universität Leipzig, which conducts experimental research in biophysics. He has been supported by competitive grants, including the ERC Starting Grant, indicating strong research independence and innovation. No information is available about his advisees or recent publications.