- Designed and conducted interdisciplinary research in biophysics and biomaterials science- Developed and optimized hydrogel-based models for the study of immune cells- Designed and implemented methods for high-resolution and high-throughput imaging (epifluorescence, confocal) on hydrogels using advanced microscopy systems (Nikon, Zeiss)- Developed image processing and analysis workflows in ImageJ/Fiji and Python- Conducted trainings on nanoindentation (mechanical characterization of materials)- Supervised student assistants- Planed and organized a course program for the professional development of postdoctoral researchers

- Designed and executed interdisciplinary research of 3D functionalized materials towards improving bioelectronic devices and nerve engineering scaffolds- Systematically employed advanced microscopy to characterize cell growth on functionalized materials – fluorescence, super-resolution Airyscan imaging, SEM, FIB/SEM- Mastered image analysis in ImageJ/Fiji (scripting) and statistical data analysis in R- Maintained and optimized a fluorescence microscopy setup- Conducted trainings in microscopy, providing expert advice on imaging techniques and image analysis tools- Fostered collaborations with internal and external partners, leading to peer-reviewed publications- Organized and supervised practical courses and undergraduate students

Characterization of neuronal growth on 3D surfaces via time-lapse fluorescent microscopy

Structural dynamics of a cyclic nucleotide-binding domain upon ligand binding

Microbial techniques, protein/DNA analysis