جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Petra Schwilleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Biophysics
• Cellular Biophysics
• Synthetic Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Petra Schwille is a Director at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry and former C4 Professor of Biophysics at Dresden University of Technology . Her work spans molecular and cellular biophysics, synthetic biology, and single-molecule techniques. Academic disciplines: Natural sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences Key roles: Editorial Board member (Nature Methods, Biophysical Journal), Governing Council of Biophysical Society Research Focus includes membrane biophysics, protein interactions, and microfluidic systems. Her publications emphasize Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS) , receptor-ligand dynamics, and self-organization in bacterial cell division. Developed in vitro models for spatial regulation in cells Explored calmodulin availability and morphogen gradient formation Scientific Recognition includes prestigious awards like the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (2010) and the Biofuture grant (1998) . Max Planck Fellow (2005) Young Investigator Award (2003) Leadership & Service involves roles such as Dean of Studies for Nanobiophysics at TU Dresden and Vice Dean of the Dresden International Graduate School for Biomedicine and Bioengineering (DIGS-BB) . She also contributes to editorial and advisory boards in biophysics and science policy.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Digital Humanities
• Art and Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Steven Devleminck is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at KU Leuven's Faculty of Engineering Technology, concurrently serving as coordinator of the School of Arts (Associated Faculty) in Brussels. His dual appointment bridges engineering and arts through the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) group at Group T Leuven Campus and Unit Art & Technology in Brussels, with active membership in DigiSoc – KU Leuven Digital Society Institute. His research centers on human-centered computing and speculative design methodologies , with core expertise in tangible interaction for emotion regulation and multispecies futures. Key themes include biofuturing as co-creative response to climate crises, squeeze-based interfaces for workplace stress, and artistic AI collaborations. His work uniquely integrates computer science with choreography, film studies, and anthropology through projects like “Youth TikTok production as public pedagogy” and “Imagining the Post-Anthropocene in BioFutures Living Lab”. Analysis of recent publications reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) Advancement of squeeze interaction techniques for affective computing, (2) Development of biofuturing frameworks for multispecies speculation, and (3) Critical examinations of AI's role in artistic mediumship. Cross-cutting themes include post-anthropocentric design, climate-responsive technologies, and decolonial approaches to digital pedagogy. Devleminck actively mentors doctoral candidates including Ula Sickle (choreographic exhibitions) and J. Verbesselt (cinema studies), while leading major funded projects such as: Living Corpora (2025-2029): Pioneering human-AI collaboration in digital humanities as Co-promotor Experiential Futuring (2022-2026): Co-creative methodology for social media outage response as Co-promotor Deradicalizing the City (2021-2025): Urban intervention research as Promotor He serves on the Computer Science Department Council and Doctoral Committee for the Associated Faculty of Arts. His laboratory ecosystem spans the HCI Group T Leuven Campus for technical development, Brussels-based Unit Art & Technology for artistic integration, and BioFutures Living Lab for participatory multispecies experimentation. This tripartite structure enables transdisciplinary work connecting squeeze sensor engineering with climate futures speculation and museum interface design.

Christian Freundمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Protein Biochemistry
• Immunology
• Structural Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christian Freund is Professor of Protein Biochemistry at the Institute for Chemistry & Biochemistry, Freie Universität Berlin, holding this W2 professorship since 2011. He serves as Coordinator of the FU Berlin-UCSF Collaborative Initiative and Founding Member/Vice-chair of the DFG Collaborative Research Centre SFB/TRR 186 on Molecular Switches in Cellular Signal Transmission, leading interdisciplinary research across Berlin and Heidelberg institutions. His academic foundation includes Chemistry studies at Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf (1983-1986) and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (1986-1989), followed by a PhD in Structural Biology at the Max-Planck-Institute of Biochemistry (1994) and Habilitation in Biochemistry at Freie Universität Berlin (2005). Freund's research integrates structural biology, biophysics, and immunology to investigate molecular mechanisms of antigen presentation and cellular signaling. His work centers on MHC class II dynamics, protein conformational switches, and nanoscale organization of signaling complexes, employing NMR spectroscopy, quantitative proteomics, and molecular engineering to dissect immune recognition pathways and neuronal signaling mechanisms. Analysis of his 2010-2019 publications reveals consistent focus on MHC-mediated antigen presentation (60% of works), with significant contributions to understanding peptide exchange dynamics and HLA-DM editing functions. Secondary research streams explore synaptic protein networks (25%) and T cell signaling machinery (15%), demonstrating methodological breadth across structural biology, proteomics, and cell biological approaches. His scientific recognition includes: Biofuture award from the German Ministry of Education and Research (1999) Swiss National Funds Post-doctoral Scholarship (1997) Innovationswettbewerb Medizintechnik grant (2009) As research group leader at Leibniz-Institute of Molecular Pharmacology (2000-2011) and current FU Berlin professor, Freund has secured major collaborative funding through DFG SFB/TRR 186 and the UCSF partnership. His mentorship spans postdoctoral fellows at Harvard/Dana-Farber and Leibniz-Institute, with current supervision of graduate students in the Berlin biochemistry program. Freund directs a research group within FU Berlin's Institute for Chemistry & Biochemistry, operating as core component of SFB/TRR 186. His laboratory maintains active collaborations with UCSF's QBI (Nevan Krogan) and Heidelberg-based structural biology teams, utilizing advanced NMR, cryo-EM, and single-molecule imaging facilities across the Berlin-Heidelberg research alliance.

• Bioeconomy
• Bioenergy
• Biofuels
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Ian O'Hara is Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), leading strategic initiatives in bioeconomy development. He holds roles as Queensland's Biofutures Industry Envoy and Senior Editor of the EFB Bioeconomy Journal. His research focuses on biofuels, biorefining, and sustainable biomass processing, with expertise in techno-economic analysis and industrial biotechnology. Education: PhD (QUT), MBA (Deakin University), BEng (University of Queensland). Professional memberships include MIEAust (CPEng) and Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. Research interests include biofuel production systems, biomass valorization, and pilot-scale biorefinery development (e.g., Mackay Renewable Biocommodities Pilot Plant). He leads ARC-funded projects on synthetic biology and bioplastics, emphasizing bioeconomy policy and industrial innovation. Recent publications highlight advancements in hydrogen production, machine learning for biomass processing, and sustainable materials from agricultural waste. Awards recognize his editorial, advisory, and keynote contributions to global bioeconomy forums. Grants include ARC Centres of Excellence and industry partnerships. Supervision focuses on bio-based product development and resource optimization.

A.C.J. Vermeulenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Space Systems Engineering
• Bioregenerative Life Support Systems
• Interstellar Exploration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

A.C.J. Vermeulen is a researcher in the Department of System Engineering at Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management. They specialize in transdisciplinary research at the intersection of space systems engineering, ecological modeling, and art-science integration. Research Interests: Space systems, bioregenerative life support, chaos theory, and art-science hybrids. Collaborations: Key collaborations include work with colleagues like A. Derm, A. Papic, and F. Brazier on interstellar systems and biomodd projects. Media Coverage: Their work has garnered public engagement, including media coverage in 2019 titled "Teruggaan om te blijven" (Returning to Stay), highlighting their contributions to science communication and space exploration narratives.

• Media Culture
• Policy
• Participatory Art Practices
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Kristof Vrancken is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences, KU Leuven, and a researcher in the arts at the Media Culture & Policy Lab Future Scenarios in Genk, Belgium. His work bridges media culture, environmental humanities, and participatory design, focusing on the Anthropocene and regenerative futures through visual and material practices. Co-promotor : Changing gaze, changing perception - Participatory art practices for dementia care (2023-2027) Member : DigiSoc – KU Leuven Digital Society Institute Coordinator : Future Scenarios, Genk His research explores: Participatory art and design for ecological awareness Visual narratives addressing the Anthropocene Regenerative futures and multispecies coexistence Biodiversity valuation in agroecosystems Historical and contemporary garden design as ecological practice His recent publications examine: AI-driven community visual storytelling Biofuturing methodologies for multispecies futures Catalytic design processes Critical pedagogies for regenerative design Visual advocacy for invasive species He engages in: Interdisciplinary collaboration between arts, sciences, and policy Curatorial practices for environmental discourse Material experimentation with sustainable processes Designing frameworks for ecological empathy Exploring the intersection of technology and nature The Media Culture & Policy Lab Future Scenarios serves as a platform for: Developing innovative media methodologies Creating policy-relevant artistic interventions Advancing speculative design for societal challenges Cultivating cross-sector collaborations Investigating digital society's environmental implications

James Henstockمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Tissue Engineering
• Bioreactor Design
• Biomaterials
• +۴ مورد دیگر

James Henstock is an Associate Professor of Tissue Engineering at Northumbria University's Department of Applied Sciences. His research focuses on bioreactor-based strategies for musculoskeletal tissue engineering in both terrestrial and space environments. He holds a BSc in Molecular Biology from the University of East Anglia, an MPhil in Developmental Biochemistry from the University of Birmingham, and a PhD in Biomaterials from the University of Nottingham. Research interests include designing bioreactors for 3D cell culture systems, biomaterials, biofabrication, and additive manufacturing. His work contributes to regenerative medicine, disease modeling, and cultivated meat. Notable projects include Project MicroAge (UK Space Agency-funded), which studied muscle aging in microgravity aboard the International Space Station. He is a member of the European Space Agency's BioCulture Facility Definition Team and Northumbria's Space and BioFutures interdisciplinary research themes. Dr. Henstock has been awarded a Vice-Chancellor’s Fellowship and is actively involved in promoting fairness in academia. He serves on panels for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), including EPSRC and BBSRC, and is an LGBTQ+ Voice for the University’s Research Culture Committee.

• Aquatic Ecotoxicology
• Environmental Chemistry
• Bioremediation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Merja Hannele Kontro is a Lecturer at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Ecosystems and Environment Research Programme and the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS) . She serves as a supervisor for doctoral programs in Interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences, Microbiology, and Biotechnology. Research Interests : Her work spans Aquatic Ecotoxicology and Environmental Chemistry , focusing on pesticide dissipation in groundwater and biostimulation for contaminant remediation. She also explores Circular Economy innovations, including PHAs production from waste and bioactive molecule isolation from waste streams to combat hospital bacteria biofilms. Projects & Funding : Currently managing EU-funded projects like BIOKIERTO (PHAs from organic waste) and Hämeen ELY-keskus HUUMA . Previously funded by the Academy of Finland BioFuture program , Maj and Tor Nessling Foundation , and Kolli Foundation . Collaborations & Teaching : Collaborates with institutions like the European Commission's Joint Research Centre and Lab-ammattikorkeakoulu Oy. Teaches courses such as ENV-392 Bio- and Environmental Technology in Urban Context and ECGS-045 Laboratory Course in Environmental Biotechnology and Chemistry . Active in conferences like the 9th European Conference on Pesticides and BioFuture 2025 Annual Seminar .

Chris Tindalمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Sustainable Aviation Fuel
• Biofutures Development
• Environmental Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Adjunct Professor Chris Tindal is affiliated with the Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). He holds dual roles as an Adjunct Professor and Strategic Biofutures Advisor for the Queensland Government. His work focuses on advancing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development and commercialization globally, addressing safety, cost, environmental impact, and energy supply security challenges. In his role with CAAFI (Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative), he manages stakeholder coalitions, leads strategic initiatives with federal agencies, airports, and international partners, and guides state/regional programs. As Queensland's Strategic Biofutures Advisor, he bridges government and industry stakeholders to foster biofutures investments in the state, particularly attracting North American organizations. His expertise intersects aviation sustainability, renewable energy policy, and industrial partnerships, driving cross-sector collaboration to achieve climate-resilient transportation systems. While no academic articles or awards are listed, his contributions emphasize applied research and policy advocacy.

Holger Starkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cryo-Electron Microscopy
• Structural Biology
• Biochemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Holger Stark is a Professor in Molecular Electron Cryomicroscopy at the University of Göttingen and Director at the Max-Planck-Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences. His research focuses on 3D structural determination of macromolecular complexes using cryo-EM, including spliceosomes, ribosomes, and metabolic enzymes. He leads the Structural Dynamics department, developing novel methodologies for complex stabilization and computational image analysis. Education includes a Dr. rer. nat. in Biochemistry from Freie Universität Berlin (1996). Key career milestones include postdoctoral research at Imperial College London, junior and BioFuture group leadership roles at Max-Planck-Institute, and directorship since 2015. His work bridges biochemistry, biophysics, and computational biology, achieving world-record cryo-EM resolutions. Research interests emphasize structural mechanisms of mRNA processing and metabolic pathways. Collaborative projects include spliceosome dynamics and fatty acid synthesis. His lab also develops imaging and computational tools, such as the COW software package.

Christian Freundمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Antigen Presentation
• Scaffolding Proteins
• Molecular Immunology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Christian Freund is a full Professor of Biochemistry at Freie Universität Berlin, leading the Laboratory of Protein Biochemistry. He holds a PhD from the Max-Planck-Institute of Biochemistry and completed postdocs at the University of Zürich and Harvard Medical School. His research focuses on antigen presentation via MHCII molecules, scaffolding proteins in T cells, and palmitoylation dynamics. He received the BMBF-Biofuture Award and collaborates with institutions like the Leibniz-Institut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP) and TRR 186. His lab employs techniques like NMR spectroscopy and protein engineering to study immune and neuronal signaling mechanisms. Research interests include mechanisms of MHCII peptide loading, DM/DO regulation, and palmitoylation's role in T cell signaling. Recent work highlights clathrin inhibitors (Pitstop 2c/2d) and their impact on endocytosis and viral entry. Collaborations with groups like Prof. Frank Noé (FU Berlin) and Prof. Udo Heinemann (MDC) enhance structural and computational analyses. Open PhD and postdoc positions are available in structural immunology and biochemistry.

Mary Osbornمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cell cytoskeleton
• Eukaryotic microtubules
• Cell biology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Mary Osborn is an Honorary Professor at the Medical Faculty of the University of Göttingen and a Cell biologist at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry since 1975. Her research focuses on the cytoskeleton and microtubules of eukaryotic cells, contributing significantly to cell and developmental biology. She has held leadership roles, including President of the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2003–2006) and Chair of the Cell Biology Section at Academia Europaea (1997–2002). Her academic journey includes a Doctorate honoris causa from the Pomeranian Medical Academy (1997) and election to the Academia Europaea (1995) and European Molecular Biology Organization (1979). Notable awards include the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award (2002) and the Meyenburg Prize for Cancer Research (1987). Osborn has actively contributed to scientific governance, serving on the Helmholtz Society Board of Trustees (1994–1997) and the Biofuture Prize Jury (1998–2009). Her work bridges experimental and theoretical approaches to cellular mechanics, with implications for cancer research and developmental biology.

Helen J Burgessمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Humanities
• Electronic Literature
• Multimodal Composition
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Helen J. Burgess is a Professor of English and Director of the Communication, Rhetoric and Digital Media PhD Program at North Carolina State University. She holds a BA(Hons) and MA(Dist.) from Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand) and a PhD from West Virginia University. Her work bridges digital rhetorics, electronic literature, critical making, and feminist crafting. She has previously taught at Washington State University-Vancouver and UMBC. Her research explores digital humanities, electronic literature, and multimedia development. Notable publications include Biofutures: Owning Body Parts and Information (2008), Red Planet: Scientific and Cultural Encounters with Mars (2000), and co-editing The Routledge Research Companion to Digital Medieval Literature (2017). She edits Hyperrhiz: New Media Cultures and contributes to Rhizomes and thresholds journals. Burgess’s creative projects include installations like Imaginal Pockets (2025) and Intimate Fields (2018). Her current work focuses on a book about silkworms, blending biological inquiry with digital media practices. She advocates for interdisciplinary approaches to new media and critical code studies.

Derek Gathererمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• BioFutures
• RNA virus evolution
• Vaccine hesitancy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Derek Gatherer is a Lecturer in Biomedical and Life Sciences at Lancaster University, with research spanning virology, evolutionary biology, and BioFutures. His work focuses on RNA virus evolution, vaccine hesitancy (particularly historical perspectives from the 19th century), Herpesvirales taxonomy, and societal responses to historical pandemics like the English Sweat of the 15th-16th centuries. His research interests include BioFutures, pandemic disease modeling, evolutionary constraints, climate change impacts on biological systems, and extinction studies. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary virology, particularly examining how past pandemics inform our understanding of current viral threats. He has made significant contributions to the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses, particularly in the Herpesvirales working group. His recent publications demonstrate expertise across multiple domains: developing molecular diagnostic assays for parasites, analyzing discourse around vaccine hesitancy through corpus linguistics, and studying the tempo and mode of RNA virus evolution. His work shows a consistent theme of connecting historical patterns with contemporary biological challenges. Gatherer has been highly active in public engagement, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, with numerous media appearances on BBC, Aljazeera, and other international outlets discussing pandemic response, vaccine development, and viral evolution. He supervises postgraduate research students and teaches courses including Medical Microbiology, Bioinformatics, and Proteins: Structure, Function & Evolution. His recent book "BioFutures and the Legacy of Our Past: Escaping Evolution" represents a major synthesis of his interdisciplinary approach to biological futures.

Nadine Ehlersمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Critical Race Studies
• Science and Technology Studies
• Feminist and Queer Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Nadine Ehlers is a leading scholar in the Discipline of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Sydney . She serves as Deputy Director of the Sydney Centre for Healthy Societies and leads the ‘ Race, Ethnicity, and the Biohumanities ’ research theme. Ehlers has held academic positions at Georgetown University , University of North Carolina , and The Ohio State University , and was a Visiting Scholar at University of California, Berkeley and New York University . Her research spans Critical Race Studies , Science and Technology Studies , Feminist and Queer Theory , and Biopolitics , with a focus on intersections between race , biomedicine , and governance . Recent work explores how life-making practices in biocultures produce systemic death and inequity, particularly for Black and minoritized communities . She is a key voice in debates about genetic research , racialized health disparities , and biofutures . Ehlers’ publications reveal a trajectory from 2003 to 2025 , with a focus on racialization , biomedicine , and neoliberal governance . Her scientific awards include multiple grants from the Australian Research Council , Wellcome Trust , and Menzies Australia Institute , totaling over $2 million in funding. Scientific Awards 2025: King’s Australia Partnership Seed Fund ($16,000) 2024: Charles Perkins Centre Research Fund ($294,000) 2024: Race and Biohumanities Workshop ($16,000) 2023: ARC Discovery Grant ($615,000) 2019: Wellcome Trust Small Grant ($60,000) 2018: FASS Strategic Research Theme ($80,000) Recent PhD Supervision Freya Kerwick (2025): Constructing Failure: The Incel Subject within Contemporary Sexual Identification Gilbert Knaggs (2025, ongoing): Getting Older, Living Rural: A Qualitative Study with Older Adults of Rural NSW