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Rainer Böckmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Biology
• Theoretical Biophysics
• Membrane Biophysics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rainer Böckmann is a Professor of Computational Biology in the Department of Biology at Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Germany, where he leads the Group for Theoretical and Computational Membrane Biophysics. His research integrates molecular dynamics simulations with biophysical analysis to study membrane structure, dynamics, and function. Research Interests: His work focuses on computational biophysics, particularly lipid bilayers, membrane proteins, molecular dynamics, and structural bioinformatics. He investigates how lipid composition, cholesterol, and embedded peptides influence membrane organization, curvature, and permeability, with applications in antimicrobial strategies and mRNA vaccine delivery systems. Recent Research Trends: His recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), particularly their phase behavior, pH-dependent protonation, and structural transitions relevant to mRNA vaccines. He also explores antimicrobial peptides, membrane domain formation, and the role of cholesterol in modulating membrane properties. His group develops and applies advanced simulation techniques, including constant-pH MD and coarse-grained modeling. Member of Editorial Board, Biophysical Journal (2024–present) Elected Member, DFG Review Board for Biophysics (2020–present) Chairman, Molecular Biophysics Section, German Biophysical Society (2011–2012) Leadership and Service: Böckmann is actively involved in academic governance, serving on editorial boards, DFG committees, and as a guest editor for special issues in Frontiers journals. He contributes to graduate education and high-performance computing initiatives at FAU, including the NHR@FAU and Life@FAU Graduate School. He has organized major conferences and workshops in biophysics and membrane modeling. Laboratory and Collaboration: He leads a research group focused on biomembrane physics, collaborating with experimentalists and theorists. His lab develops and applies simulation tools to study membrane systems, bridging computational insights with biological function.

Dirk Schneiderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Membrane Biochemistry
• Biophysics
• Protein-Lipid Interactions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dirk Schneider is a Full Professor (W3) of Biochemistry at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz since 2010, with previous appointments at the University of Freiburg (2003-2009) and postdoctoral training at Yale University. His research spans membrane biochemistry, biophysics, and transmembrane protein folding/assembly, focusing on thylakoid membrane biogenesis and protein-lipid interactions in cyanobacteria and chloroplasts. Current roles: Full Professor, University Mainz Previous roles: Assistant Professor (W1), University of Freiburg Education: PhD (summa cum laude) from Ruhr-University Bochum His research interests include: Membrane protein folding and stability ESCRT-III/Vipp1/PspA family structural dynamics ABC transporter activity regulation (e.g., BmrA) Protein-lipid interaction mechanisms Thylakoid membrane remodeling Comparative membrane biology between prokaryotes and eukaryotes Development of spectroscopic and computational methods Recent publications reveal trends in bacterial membrane remodeling (SynDLP, PspA), lipid effects on transporter activity (BmrA), and IM30/Vipp1-mediated membrane fusion. His work combines structural biology, biophysics, and functional assays to elucidate membrane dynamics. Awarded the Dr. Heinrich Kost Award (2001) and Leopoldina Fellowship (2001) , he has held leadership roles including Study Section Speaker (2010-2014) , Director of Institute of Pharmacy and Biochemistry (2013-2015) , and Dean of Faculty of Chemistry (2015-2020) . His scientific advisory roles include editorial board memberships and study section leadership.

Bernd Noltingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Water Management
• Wastewater Drainage Systems
• Rainwater Infiltration and Retention
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bernd Nolting is a faculty member at the Bochum University of Applied Sciences , where he has served since 1996 as Professor of Urban Water Management. He was Dean of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering from 1999–2005. His career spans international projects in Germany (Düsseldorf, Regensburg, etc.), India, Palestine, China, Russia, Romania, and Bulgaria. Education: Dipl.-Ing. in Civil Engineering (specializing in Urban Water Management, Hydrology, Hydraulic Engineering) from Technical University of Hanover Doctorate: Ruhr University Bochum His research focuses on wastewater drainage systems , sewer network calculations , rainwater infiltration , and water-sensitive urban planning . He specializes in addressing urban flash floods , rehabilitation of water supply networks , and hydraulic optimization of drainage systems . Publications from 1988–2009 reveal expertise in membrane bioreactors , nutrient removal (nitrogen, phosphorus), stormwater management , and cost-effective wastewater solutions . Key themes include biological and chemical treatment interactions , filtration systems , and sustainable urban infrastructure .

Torsten Johnمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biophysical Chemistry
• Computational Chemistry
• Biomolecular Self-Assembly
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Torsten John is an Assistant Professor of Physical Chemistry at the School of Science, Constructor University Bremen gGmbH, Germany. His research bridges biophysical chemistry and computational chemistry to engineer biomolecular systems for biomedical applications. PhD in Chemistry (2020) from Leipzig University (summa cum laude) Postdoctoral experience at Max Planck Institute, MIT, and Leibniz Institute of Surface Engineering Research focuses on biomolecular self-assembly and membrane interactions , with implications for antimicrobial strategies , nanomedicine , and neurodegenerative diseases . Articles show interdisciplinary work combining experimental and theoretical approaches . Publications include high-impact journals like Advanced Functional Materials and Nucleic Acids Research . His group develops bionanomaterials using peptide nanofibrils and DNA origami, with applications in viral particle isolation and exciton transport . Collaborations span institutions in Germany, USA, and Australia. Teaching includes Physical Chemistry (CO-440) and Physical Chemistry Lab (CO-446-B) .

Katrin Philipparمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Molecular Biology
• Membrane Transport Proteins
• Chloroplast Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Katrin Philippar is a full Professor of Molecular Plant Biology at Saarland University, where she holds the Chair for Plant Biology within the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, Department of Biosciences. Her research group investigates membrane transport mechanisms in plant cells, with a focus on chloroplast envelope proteins involved in fatty acid export and iron homeostasis. Her research interests include membrane transport proteins, chloroplast biology, fatty acid and lipid metabolism, iron homeostasis, and structure-function analysis of transporters. Using model systems such as Arabidopsis thaliana and Chlamydomonas reinhardtii , her work aims to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying intracellular transport in plants. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in plant membrane biology, particularly in fatty acid export (FAX proteins), iron transport, and chloroplast function. Key themes include protein degradation in stress responses, lipid metabolism in bioenergy contexts, and evolutionary aspects of transport systems. The research bridges molecular genetics, biochemistry, and physiology. Scientific Awards: No explicit awards or fellowships mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Has advised multiple doctoral students including Wassilina Bugaeva, Anne Könnel, Janick Peter, and currently Zahraa Ousseily. Currently leading a project funded by the DFG Schwerpunktprogramm 2337 "MAdLand: Molecular Adaptation to Land - plant evolution to change" (awarded October 2023). Research Team and Lab: Leads the Plant Biology research group at Saarland University. Team includes academic staff (Dr. Jens Neunzig, Dr. Alexander Banguela-Castillo), doctoral researchers, laboratory technicians (Angelika Anna, Andrea Fritsch), a master gardener (Andrea Jungmann-George), and administrative support (Nathalie Sebening). Laboratory work involves molecular biology, plant physiology, and biochemical characterization of transport proteins.

Christian Wagnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fluid Dynamics
• Complex Fluids
• Biophysics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Christian Wagner is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Universität des Saarlandes, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology. He leads the Research Group for Dynamics of Fluids, focusing on complex and biological fluids, particularly red blood cells, granular matter, and non-equilibrium systems. His research integrates experimental techniques such as particle image velocimetry, rheometry, and optical tweezers. Research Interests: His work centers on understanding the self-organization and flow behavior of complex fluids, including polymers, gels, and blood. Key areas include red blood cell dynamics, aggregation, sedimentation, microfluidic transport, and the rheology of granular materials. He investigates both biological and synthetic systems under confinement and non-equilibrium conditions. Publication Trends: His recent publications (2023–2025) show a strong focus on red blood cell mechanics, with recurring themes in aggregation, deformability, sedimentation, and microcirculatory flow. Collaborative work with Prof. Lars Kaestner is prominent, and studies often bridge physics, biophysics, and clinical diagnostics. Techniques like microfluidics, optical tweezers, and rheometry are frequently employed. Scientific Awards: No awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: He supervises a large group of PhD and master’s students working on red blood cell dynamics, microfluidics, and granular flows. He leads or participates in major funded projects such as the DFDK doctoral school 'Living Fluids', the Research Unit FOR 2688 on pulsating flow instabilities (funded by DFG with €2.3 million), and the Interreg project PowderReg. These projects involve international collaboration and interdisciplinary research. Labs and Teams: His research group is based in Building E2.6 at Campus Saarbrücken, housing experimental setups for rheology, microfluidics, and optical manipulation. The team includes senior scientists, postdocs, PhD, and master’s students, and collaborates closely with other institutions in France, Luxembourg, Morocco, and beyond.

• Soft Condensed Matter
• Polymer Physics
• Statistical Physics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Jens-Uwe Sommer holds dual appointments as Bereichsdirektor of the Polymer Theory Department at the Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (IPF) and Professor of Polymer Theory within the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Technische Universität Dresden. His academic profile bridges theoretical physics and polymer science through rigorous statistical mechanical approaches to complex soft matter systems. His research spans soft condensed matter theory, polymer physics, and statistical thermodynamics with emphasis on topological network structures, polymer crystallization mechanisms, and interfacial phenomena. Key investigations include entanglement effects in polymer crystallization, nanoparticle-membrane interactions, and the design of responsive polymer brush coatings. His methodological toolkit combines Monte Carlo simulations with theoretical modeling to decode fundamental principles governing polymer dynamics across multiple scales. Analysis of his publication record (1995-2014) reveals consistent focus on polymer network topology, crystallization physics, and surface-mediated phenomena. His work demonstrates increasing sophistication in connecting molecular-scale interactions to macroscopic material properties, particularly in bimodal networks and nanostructured polymer systems. The progression from fundamental chain statistics to applied smart materials design highlights his integrative research philosophy. As an educator, Sommer teaches advanced courses including 'Theoretical Polymer Physics' and 'Emergent Properties From Non-Equilibrium Physics' at TU Dresden. He leads the Polymer Theory group at IPF, fostering collaboration between theoretical and experimental researchers to advance polymer science through computational-experimental synergy. His leadership in the 2003 edited volume 'Polymer Crystallization: Observations, Concepts and Interpretations' underscores his disciplinary influence.

Jan Torgersenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Science
• Additive Manufacturing
• Electrochemical Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Jan Torgersen is a Professor of Materials Science at the TUM School of Engineering and Design , Technical University of Munich. His research focuses on advanced materials, additive manufacturing, electrochemical systems, and biomedical applications. He leads projects exploring novel material synthesis techniques, corrosion-resistant coatings, and energy storage solutions. Key research areas include: - Design of architected carbon materials for fuel cells and energy storage - Development of bio-inspired materials for biomedical devices - Computational modeling of material failure and microstructural behavior - Solar energy systems and high-concentration photovoltaics - Atomic layer deposition (ALD) for thin film applications Recent work highlights: - Innovations in gas diffusion layer optimization for PEM fuel cells - Biomimetic designs enhancing mass transport in electrochemical systems - Corrosion mitigation strategies for biomedical implants - Breakthroughs in ultra-thin ALD membrane fabrication His interdisciplinary research bridges materials science with engineering applications, addressing challenges in sustainability, energy efficiency, and healthcare technologies.

Rumiana Dimovaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomembranes
• Lipid Bilayers
• Giant Vesicles
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rumiana Dimova is a Professor and Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces in Potsdam, Germany. She leads the Biophysics Lab focused on Sustainable and Bio-inspired Materials, with particular emphasis on biomembranes and giant vesicles as model systems. She also holds a Privatdozent position in Biophysics at Potsdam University since 2014 and completed her Habilitation there in 2012. Dr. Dimova has been a Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute since 2000 and a Staff Scientist since 2005. Her research focuses on using giant lipid vesicles as a biomimetic tool to directly observe membrane behavior at cell-size scales. Her work explores membrane properties, membrane wetting, budding and tubulation, vesicles in electric fields, and ATPS vesicles. She has made significant contributions to understanding how biomolecular condensates interact with membranes, membrane remodeling, and the effects of various conditions on membrane mechanics. Her recent publications (2023-2025) show a strong focus on biomolecular condensates and their interactions with membranes, membrane asymmetry, photoswitchable lipids, and the electromechanical properties of biomimetic membranes. These works span biophysics, soft matter physics, membrane biology, and biomimetic materials science, with particular attention to membrane wetting phenomena, curvature generation, and phase separation effects. Dr. Dimova has received several prestigious awards for her work: Thomas E. Thompson award of the Biophysical Society (2023) for excellent work on membrane rigidity and tension, membrane curvature and membranes in electric fields Liesegang Prize of the German Colloid Society (2021) for work on lipid bilayers and biomembranes Emmy Noether distinction for women in physics from the European Physical Society (2014) Dr. Dimova has organized several conferences including Biomembrane Days in Berlin (2019, 2016, 2014), served as Chair of the Membrane Structure and Assembly Subgroup of the Biophysical Society (2017), and has given numerous invited talks worldwide. Her lab maintains extensive international collaborations across Germany, France, USA, Spain, Bulgaria, China, Argentina, Israel, and Austria, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of her research.

• Electrocatalysis
• CO2 Reduction
• Energy Conversion Devices
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kazuyuki Iwase serves as Associate Professor at Tohoku University's Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials since April 2025, following progressive appointments as Senior Assistant Professor (2023-2025) and Assistant Professor (2019-2023). His academic journey includes postdoctoral research at Paul Scherrer Institute (Switzerland) and multiple JSPS Research Fellowships. He maintains active collaborations with prominent researchers including Prof. Itaru Honma and Prof. Takaaki Tomai. Dr. Iwase's research focuses on electrocatalysis for sustainable energy conversion, specializing in carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) systems. His work spans nanomaterials engineering, electrocatalyst design, and device integration for renewable energy applications. Key methodologies include supercritical hydrothermal processing, mechanical alloying, and machine learning optimization of electrochemical systems. His publication record demonstrates consistent high-impact output with 36 accepted articles through 2025, featuring 11 as corresponding author and 15 as first/equal-first author. Recent work explores manganese nanospinels for OER, Ag-Sn intermetallics for CO2RR, and machine learning approaches for reaction optimization, showing strong interdisciplinary connections between materials science, electrochemistry, and sustainable engineering. The 5th Symposium for The Core Research Clusters for Materials Science and Spintronics Poster Award (2021) Student Presentation Award, Chemical Society of Japan (2016) International Exchange Support Award, Electrochemical Society of Japan (2016) SIEMME Best Oral Presentation Award (2014) Dr. Iwase has secured significant research funding as Principal Investigator, including a JST PRESTO grant (¥40,000,000) for CO2 conversion research and multiple JSPS Grants-in-Aid totaling over ¥59,000,000. His academic service includes peer review for prestigious journals including Angewandte Chemie and Nature Sustainability. He maintains active international engagement through invited lectures in Japan, India, and Switzerland, focusing on nanomaterials for electrocatalysis.

Anja Drewsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Process Engineering
• Membrane Processes
• Bioprocess Engineering
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Anja Drews is a Professor for Process Engineering in Life Science Engineering at HTW Berlin - University of Applied Sciences. She specializes in membrane processes , bioprocess engineering , and interfacial catalysis within liquid multiphase systems. Education: Dipl.-Ing. (1997), Dr.-Ing. (2004) in Process Engineering from TU Berlin Academic Career: Research Assistant at TU Berlin (2004-2008), Departmental Lecturer at University of Oxford (2009), Habilitation in Process Engineering (2010) Her research focuses on: Multiphase Reaction Engineering - Pickering emulsions Mechanistic Modeling - Filtration kinetics Membrane Bioreactors - Fouling mitigation Fluid Dynamics - Bubble-induced shear stress Biocatalytic Process Design - Enzymatic membrane reactors Carbon Capture - Direct air capture technologies Recent publications highlight trends in: Interfacial enzyme catalysis within Pickering emulsions Quantitative analysis of multiphase systems Membrane fouling mechanisms in bioreactors Process intensification through colloidal stabilization Temperature effects on nanofiltration performance Integration of reaction and separation processes

Lydia Sorokinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• cell-matrix interactions
• leukocyte extravasation
• blood vessels
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lydia Sorokin is a Professor at the Institute of Physiological Chemistry and Pathobiochemistry within the University of Münster , Germany. She serves as Spokesperson for the Cells in Motion Interfaculty Centre and actively contributes to the Imaging Network and CiM-IMPRS graduate program . Research Focus: Cell-matrix interactions, leukocyte extravasation, blood vessel biology, secondary lymphoid organs, and neuroinflammatory processes. Key Contributions: Elucidating laminin functions in vascular integrity, neuroinflammatory disease mechanisms, and extracellular matrix regulation of immune cell migration. Publication Trends: Recent studies (2022-2024) explore CNS macrophage heterogeneity , endothelial-laminin interactions , and neurovascular unit dysfunction in diseases like multiple sclerosis and cerebral small vessel disease. Earlier work (2012-2020) established roles for laminins and matrix metalloproteinases in blood-brain barrier regulation, immune cell trafficking, and tissue-specific matrix responses. Collaborations & Networks: Active in Cells in Motion , Imaging Network , and CiM-IMPRS graduate program. Collaborates with institutions across Europe on neurovascular and immunology research. Contact: sorokin@uni-muenster.de

Britta Nestlerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Science
• Computational Materials Science
• Phase-Field Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Britta Nestler serves as a Research Unit Chair at the Institute of Nanotechnology (INT) within the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany. Leading the Microstructure Simulations research group (INT-MSS), she focuses on computational modeling of mechanical and microstructural properties in materials, with significant contributions to phase-field methodologies for microstructure evolution and materials design. Her research spans computational materials science, phase-field modeling, and multiphysics simulations for energy storage systems. Key interests include chemo-mechanical coupling in multiphase systems, solid-state dewetting phenomena, battery electrode optimization, and microstructure-property relationships in polycrystalline materials. She integrates machine learning and data management frameworks to advance virtual materials design, particularly for post-lithium battery technologies. Recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on phase-field applications for energy materials, with 15+ 2025 articles addressing battery electrode design, structural optimization of porous materials, and multiphysics coupling in electro-chemo-mechanical systems. Her work bridges fundamental thermodynamics with industrial applications, notably in the POLiS Cluster of Excellence for post-lithium storage. Prof. Nestler actively shapes the field through leadership in the GAMM Workshop on phase-field modeling and the Materials/Microstructure Modeling conference. As part of KIT's Institute of Nanotechnology, her INT-MSS group collaborates on virtual materials design initiatives within the MaTeLiS Focus Field and NFDI4Ing research data infrastructure, driving digitalization in engineering sciences.

Christoph A. Weberمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Biophysics
• Soft Matter Physics
• Active Matter
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christoph A. Weber is a Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems and the Center for Systems Biology Dresden (CSBD). His research focuses on mesoscopic physics of life , including phase transitions in biological systems, intra-cellular organization mechanisms, and the physical principles underlying the origin of life. He holds a PhD in physics from Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) Munich, where he studied under Prof. Erwin Frey. Prior to his current position, he conducted postdoctoral research at Harvard University and the Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems. His work bridges biophysics, soft matter physics, and active matter, with a strong emphasis on theoretical modeling and interdisciplinary collaboration. Education : PhD in Physics (summa cum laude), LMU Munich (2013) Postdoc at Harvard University (2016–2018) Postdoc at MPIPKS Dresden (2013–2016) Research Highlights : Active droplet dynamics and protocell modeling Phase separation in biological systems (coacervates, condensates) Non-equilibrium phenomena in soft matter Origin-of-life studies via synthetic cell systems Collaborators and Labs : Prof. Olivier Dauchot (ESPCI Paris) Prof. Hugues Chaté (CEA Paris) Argonne National Laboratory (collaboration with Igor Aronson) Advising : He has mentored over 15 PhD, Master's, and undergraduate students in Dresden, Cambridge, and Munich, focusing on computational and theoretical approaches to active matter and biological physics.

Richard Wagnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Biophysics
• Membrane Biology
• Protein Transport
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Richard Wagner is an Adjunct Professor of Biophysics at the School of Science, Constructor University Bremen gGmbH. His research focuses on membrane biology, protein transport mechanisms, and ion channel function. Notable contributions include studies on mitochondrial and chloroplast protein translocation channels, lipid bilayer dynamics, and the structural analysis of pore-forming proteins. Key research areas include: Characterization of mitochondrial import pores (Tom40, Tim23) Analysis of chloroplast envelope channels (Toc75, OEP proteins) Development of microfluidic techniques for membrane protein analysis Investigation of antibiotic permeation through bacterial porins His work integrates electrophysiology, single-molecule imaging, and computational modeling to study membrane transport at molecular resolution. Over 200 peer-reviewed publications demonstrate contributions to understanding cellular organelle protein import pathways and nanopore-based biophysical systems.