Wilfried Weber

Prof. Dr. Wilfried Weber is a Professor of Synthetic Biology at the University of Freiburg's Institute of Biology II. He leads research in engineered living materials with self-regulating properties, focusing on homeostasis mechanisms. His work bridges biology and engineering to create adaptive, sustainable materials from living cells. Weber is part of the Cluster of Excellence CIBSS (Centre for Integrative Biological Signalling Studies) and BIOSS, specializing in biological signaling processes.

Education: He studied biochemistry and biotechnology at the Universities of Tübingen and Strasbourg, completed his doctorate and habilitation at ETH Zurich, and led a research group there. His funding includes 2.5M€ ERC Advanced Grant for developing homeostatic living materials.

Research emphasizes integrating biological signaling principles into materials science, aiming to create systems that auto-regulate like biological organisms. His ERC grants support translating foundational biology into applied engineering solutions. Weber collaborates across disciplines to advance synthetic biology applications in sustainable technology.

Awards include multiple ERC grants recognizing his pioneering work in living materials and biological systems engineering. His lab focuses on genetic modification of cells to enable self-measurement and adaptive responses, akin to thermostat mechanisms in organic systems.