Theory of Biological Networks

Life is mesmerizing. How does shape and structure emerge when organism grow? We want to identify the physics that are underlying the morphing of life. Physical forces are eminent for pushing and squeezing living matter as it morphs into life. Observing the physical forces that arise from cell mechanics or fluid flows is key to understand how these physical forces generate and transport information - information that is read out by living matter and feeds back onto its dynamics but also its physical properties itself, thus morphing structures, organs and organisms. To succeed we combine quantitative observation of life with theoretical models to finally capture the key processes in simple mathematical terms. Here, it is important to choose experimental model systems that are particularly good for observation and quantification but also provide an accessible level of abstraction for theory. That is why we work with the slime mould Physarum polycephalum and at the same time built in vitro model systems in the lab. Theoretical models developed both with pen and paper and simulations in the group both inspire experiments and explain observations. Life still hides many fundamental processes that once uncovered can revolutionize our designs, engineering or medical treatment.

James-Franck-Str. 1/I
85748 Garching b. München

Professor

Photo	Degree	Firstname	Lastname	Room	Phone	E-Mail
	Prof. Dr.	Karen	Alim	036	+49 89 289-12192	E-Mail

Office

Photo	Degree	Firstname	Lastname	Room	Phone	E-Mail
		Susanne Antoinette	Tillich	209	+49 89 289-12358	E-Mail

Scientists

Photo	Degree	Firstname	Lastname	Room	Phone	E-Mail
	M.Sc.	Komal	Bhattacharyya	034	+49 89 289-12369	E-Mail
	Dr.	Siyu	Chen	038	+49 89 289-51613	E-Mail
	Dr.	Agnese	Codutti	033	+49 89 289-12193	E-Mail
	M.Sc.	Joao Rafael	Diniz Ramos	034	+49 89 289-12369	E-Mail
	Dr.	Florian	Goirand	038	+49 89 289-51613	E-Mail
	M.Sc.	Mathias	Höfler	035	+49 89 289-14612	E-Mail
	Dr.	Jean-Daniel	Julien	–	–	E-Mail
	Ph.D.	Mathieu	le Verge--Serandour	035	+49 89 289-14612	E-Mail
	Dr.	Sophie	Marbach	–	–	E-Mail
	Dr.	Fatemeh	Mirzapour	033	+49 89 289-12193	E-Mail
	Dr.	Gabriella	Mosca	–	+49 221 5062141	E-Mail
	Dr.	Carsten	Rohr	–	+49 89 289-12343	E-Mail
	M.Sc.	Lisa	Schick	035	+49 89 289-14612	E-Mail
	M.Sc.	Nico	Schramma	–	–	E-Mail
	M.Sc.	Chun Lung	Tong	–	–	E-Mail
	M.Sc.	Lucas	Tröger	038	+49 89 289-51613	E-Mail

Students

Photo	Degree	Firstname	Lastname	Room	Phone	E-Mail
		Onurcan	Bektas	033	–	E-Mail
		Clara	Donat	–	–	E-Mail
		Fabian	Drexel	–	–	E-Mail
		Emily	Eichenlaub	–	–	E-Mail
	B.Sc.	Maximilian	Hofacker	307	–	E-Mail
		Elias	Huber	–	–	E-Mail
		Jan	Jedryszek	–	–	E-Mail
	B.Sc.	Kim Paola	Job	–	–	E-Mail
		Diana	Lenski	–	–	E-Mail
		Salome	Lomadze	–	–	E-Mail
	B.Sc.	Adrian Paul	Misselwitz	305	–	E-Mail
	B.Sc.	Kaspar	Wachinger	–	–	E-Mail

Other Staff

Photo	Degree	Firstname	Lastname	Room	Phone	E-Mail
	M.Sc.	Swarnavo	Basu	–	–	E-Mail
		Evelyn	Packeiser	037	+49 89 289-51614	E-Mail