Sjoerd Stallinga

Sjoerd Stallinga is a full Professor in the Department of Imaging Physics within the Faculty of Applied Sciences at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). He joined TU Delft in 2009 as an associate professor and was promoted to full professor in 2018. His academic journey began at the University of Nijmegen where he obtained both his graduate degree (1993) and PhD (1995) in theoretical liquid crystal physics.

Stallinga's research focuses on computational optical imaging systems, with particular emphasis on biomedical applications. His primary research interests include computational imaging, super-resolution microscopy, digital pathology, optical nanoscopy, and general microscopy techniques. His work bridges theoretical physics, optical engineering, and biomedical applications, with a strong focus on developing novel imaging technologies for biological and medical research.

His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on advancing imaging techniques, particularly in structured illumination microscopy, deconvolution algorithms, single-molecule localization microscopy, and image quality assessment. These works collectively contribute to pushing the boundaries of optical resolution and image processing in biological imaging.

• ERC Advanced Grant (2022) for making super detailed 3D images of proteins in living cells
• Zwaartekracht funding for living cells consortium (2022)

Professor Stallinga has secured significant research funding including an ERC Advanced Grant and Zwaartekracht funding for a living cells consortium. His research group has developed innovative approaches in computational imaging and microscopy, with applications in biomedical research. The lab has produced numerous high-impact publications and has made significant contributions to the field of super-resolution microscopy and digital pathology.

The ImPhys/Stallinga group at TU Delft focuses on the analysis, design, and realization of computational optical imaging systems. The team collaborates extensively with other researchers in the Netherlands and internationally, as evidenced by their numerous co-authored publications. Their work has practical applications in biomedical imaging, particularly in optical nanoscopy and digital pathology.