Stefanie Weidtkamp-Peters

Stefanie Weidtkamp-Peters serves as an Associate Professor at the Center for Advanced imaging (CAi), Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, where she leads critical bioimaging research initiatives. Her work bridges plant biology, advanced microscopy, and computational data analysis, with significant contributions to the CEPLAS Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences.

Her research focuses on:

• Developing and applying cutting-edge microscopy techniques including super-resolution imaging, fluorescence lifetime imaging (FLIM), and electron microscopy
• Quantitative analysis of protein-protein interactions in plant development and metabolism
• Integrating machine learning and AI for image data management and high-content screening
• Advancing FAIR data principles through tools like MDEmic for bioimaging metadata annotation

Analysis of her publication record (2008-2024) reveals an evolving research trajectory from fundamental molecular dynamics in nuclear bodies toward increasingly sophisticated plant imaging applications. Recent work emphasizes data infrastructure development, demonstrating her leadership in establishing standardized workflows for bioimaging core facilities. Her interdisciplinary approach consistently connects plant metabolism, developmental biology, and computational image analysis.

As a core faculty member of CAi, she directs a facility providing comprehensive imaging services including scanning/transmission electron microscopy, super-resolution techniques, and AI-powered image analysis. The center supports diverse plant research projects through its specialized expertise in plant tissue imaging and data science applications, particularly within CEPLAS research areas like plant-microbiota interactions and theoretical plant biology.