Scientific staff

Postdoc

Jonas Pfeil
E-Mail:
jonas.pfeil(at)uni-ulm.de

The rheological properties of cells have not yet been fully explored. With the technology VELOMIR (Very Long Time Microrheology), which Jonas developed during his doctoral thesis, these properties can be measured very quickly and very precisely. This now enables the systematic measurement of cell rheology under different environmental influences.

PhD-Students

Alexander Janik
E-Mail:
alexander.janik(at)uni-ulm.de

At our institute there is an optical setup capable of determining the mechanical properties of adherent cells. A laser is deployed to stretch a cell in beam direction. The deformation is detected and yields information about its viscoelastic properties, which are crucial for the functionality of various cell types. I am working on automating the measurement and data evaluation routines and modifying the microscope setup. Thereafter, I am planning to apply the new technique, preferably in collaboration with groups from e.g. the medicine department.

Patricia Schwilling
E-Mail:
patricia.schwilling(at)uni-ulm.de

Development of microfluidic and microoptical methods for rapid characterization of microplastics in fluids.

Master-Students

Secretary

Technical Staff

Maria Hammer
E-Mail:
maria.hammer(at)uni-ulm.de

Maria takes measurements with the Raman microscopy and is responsible for the electronic workshop.