Stefan Kalies

PD Dr. Stefan Kalies is a Researcher at the Institute of Quantum Optics within the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at Leibniz University Hannover. Working under the supervision of Prof. Heisterkamp in the Biophotonics research group, Dr. Kalies focuses on laser-based applications in biological systems and cellular manipulation.

His research interests span multiple interdisciplinary fields including:

• Biophotonics and laser-cell interactions
• Nanoparticle-mediated cellular manipulation
• Advanced optical techniques for biological applications
• Genome editing technologies
• Cardiomyocyte and neuronal cell response to laser stimulation

Analysis of his publications from 2016-2019 reveals a strong focus on developing precise laser-based techniques for cellular manipulation, with particular emphasis on CRISPR/Cas9 delivery systems, tissue engineering applications, and fundamental studies of cellular repair mechanisms. His work consistently bridges physics, engineering, and biological sciences.

Dr. Kalies has published in high-impact journals including Scientific Reports and Advanced Biosystems, demonstrating the interdisciplinary significance of his research.