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Tjerk Oosterkamp is a Professor of Experimental Physics at Leiden University, affiliated with the Leiden Institute of Physics (LION) and the Quantum Matter and Optics department. His research focuses on applying experimental physics techniques to study biological systems and quantum phenomena.
Using atomic force microscopy (AFM), Oosterkamp investigates the structural and functional properties of proteins like mannan-binding lectin (MBL) in the innate immune system. His work spans biophysics, immunology, and quantum physics, with recent projects involving dark matter detection, gravitational waves, and quantum technology applications.
- Marie Curie Fellowship recipient
- Collaborator on complement system research
- Advisor to current and former PhD candidates in experimental physics
Oosterkamp leads the Oosterkamp Lab, which explores nanoscale interactions and quantum systems. His lab's research includes gravitational wave detection, protein structure analysis, and unconventional physics applications like LEGO®-based experiments.
