Ulrich Keyser

Prof Ulrich Keyser is a Professor in Experimental Physics at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Maxwell Centre and Cavendish Laboratory. His research focuses on the physics of membrane transport, including single-molecule biosensing with nanopores and ionic transport through 2D materials. He leads the Physics of Membrane Transport group, exploring applications in drug delivery and biomaterials. Key areas include nanopore-based detection of nucleic acids and proteins, synthetic cell models, and plasmonic force manipulation. Keyser collaborates widely, offering consultancy for industry and academic partnerships. Contact: ufk20@cam.ac.uk.

Research Interests: Membrane transport dynamics, nanopore technology, single-molecule biophysics, and biomedical applications. His work bridges experimental physics and nanotechnology, aiming to uncover generic principles of molecular transport.