Theory of Biological Networks
Prof. Karen Alim
Research Field
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.
Members of the Research Group
Professor
Photo | Degree | Firstname | Lastname | Room | Phone | |
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Prof. Dr. | Karen | Alim | 036 | +49 89 289-12192 |
Office
Photo | Degree | Firstname | Lastname | Room | Phone | |
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Susanne Antoinette | Tillich | 209 | +49 89 289-12358 |
Scientists
Photo | Degree | Firstname | Lastname | Room | Phone | |
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M.Sc. | Komal | Bhattacharyya | 034 | +49 89 289-12369 | ||
Dr. | Siyu | Chen | 038 | +49 89 289-51613 | ||
Dr. | Agnese | Codutti | 033 | +49 89 289-12193 | ||
M.Sc. | Joao Rafael | Diniz Ramos | 034 | +49 89 289-12369 | ||
Dr. | Florian | Goirand | 038 | +49 89 289-51613 | ||
M.Sc. | Mathias | Höfler | 035 | +49 89 289-14612 | ||
Dr. | Jean-Daniel | Julien | – | – | ||
Ph.D. | Mathieu | le Verge--Serandour | 035 | +49 89 289-14612 | ||
Dr. | Sophie | Marbach | – | – | ||
Dr. | Fatemeh | Mirzapour | 033 | +49 89 289-12193 | ||
Dr. | Gabriella | Mosca | – | +49 221 5062141 | ||
Dr. | Carsten | Rohr | – | +49 89 289-12343 | ||
M.Sc. | Lisa | Schick | 035 | +49 89 289-14612 | ||
M.Sc. | Nico | Schramma | – | – | ||
M.Sc. | Chun Lung | Tong | – | – | ||
M.Sc. | Lucas | Tröger | 038 | +49 89 289-51613 |
Students
Photo | Degree | Firstname | Lastname | Room | Phone | |
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Onurcan | Bektas | 033 | – | |||
Clara | Donat | – | – | |||
Fabian | Drexel | – | – | |||
Emily | Eichenlaub | – | – | |||
B.Sc. | Maximilian | Hofacker | 307 | – | ||
Elias | Huber | – | – | |||
Jan | Jedryszek | – | – | |||
B.Sc. | Kim Paola | Job | – | – | ||
Diana | Lenski | – | – | |||
Salome | Lomadze | – | – | |||
B.Sc. | Adrian Paul | Misselwitz | 305 | – | ||
B.Sc. | Kaspar | Wachinger | – | – |
Other Staff
Photo | Degree | Firstname | Lastname | Room | Phone | |
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M.Sc. | Swarnavo | Basu | – | – | ||
Evelyn | Packeiser | 037 | +49 89 289-51614 |
Teaching
Course with Participations of Group Members
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Art | SWS | Dozent(en) | Termine |
Continuum Mechanics
eLearning-Kurs Zuordnung zu Modulen: |
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VO | 4 | Alim, K. |
Mo, 14:00–16:00, virtuell Di, 08:30–10:00, virtuell |
Aktuelle Entwicklungen zur Physik biologischer Netzwerke Zuordnung zu Modulen: |
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PS | 2 | Alim, K. |
Mi, 10:00–12:00, PH 2074 |
Exercise to Continuum Mechanics
eLearning-Kurs Zuordnung zu Modulen: |
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UE | 2 |
Leitung/Koordination: Alim, K. |
Termine in Gruppen |
Offenes Tutorium zu Experimentalphysik 1 Zuordnung zu Modulen: |
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UE | 2 |
Höffer von Loewenfeld, P.
Rohr, C.
Leitung/Koordination: Back, C. |
Mo, 12:00–14:00, virtuell sowie einzelne oder verschobene Termine |
Offenes Tutorium zu Experimentalphysik 3 Zuordnung zu Modulen: |
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UE | 2 |
Höffer von Loewenfeld, P.
Rohr, C.
Leitung/Koordination: Schönert, S. |
Mo, 14:00–16:00, virtuell |
Übung zu Experimentalphysik 1 eLearning-Kurs aktuelle Informationen Zuordnung zu Modulen: |
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UE | 2 |
Rohr, C.
Leitung/Koordination: Back, C. |
Termine in Gruppen |
Übung zu Experimentalphysik 3 eLearning-Kurs LV-Unterlagen aktuelle Informationen Zuordnung zu Modulen: |
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UE | 2 |
Rohr, C.
Leitung/Koordination: Schönert, S. |
Termine in Gruppen |
Ferienkurs Experimentalphysik 1 eLearning-Kurs LV-Unterlagen Zuordnung zu Modulen: |
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TT | 2 |
Leitung/Koordination: Rohr, C. |
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Ferienkurs Mathematik für Physiker 1 (Lineare Algebra) eLearning-Kurs LV-Unterlagen Zuordnung zu Modulen: |
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TT | 2 |
Leitung/Koordination: Rohr, C. |
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Ferienkurs Mathematik für Physiker 2 (Analysis 1) eLearning-Kurs LV-Unterlagen Zuordnung zu Modulen: |
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TT | 2 |
Leitung/Koordination: Rohr, C. |
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Mentoring-Programm im Bachelorstudiengang Physik Zuordnung zu Modulen: |
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KO | 0.2 |
Alim, K.
Auwärter, W.
Back, C.
Bandarenka, A.
Barth, J. … (insgesamt 47)
Leitung/Koordination: Höffer von Loewenfeld, P. |
Termine in Gruppen |
Tutorenseminar zu Kontinuumsmechanik Diese Lehrveranstaltung ist keinem Modul zugeordnet. |
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SE | 1 | Alim, K. |
Mi, 09:15–10:00, virtuell |
Current and Finished Theses in the Group
- Discovering Metastable States in Zebrafish Whole-Brain Imaging
- Abschlussarbeit im Masterstudiengang Physics (Applied and Engineering Physics)
- Themensteller(in): Karen Alim