New publication: Stimulus-Induced Mechanical Compaction of Biological Polymer Networks via Smart Hydrogel Microstructures

30.09.2025: In our new work, we engineered light- and thermoresponsive microstructures within lab-on-chip devices to mechanically compact biological polymers. Read the paper here.

New team member: Vicente Salas-Quiroz

01.09.2024: We welcome Vicente Salas-Quiroz, as a new PhD student.

New team member: Matthias Pöllmann

22.01.2024: We welcome Matthias Pöllmann, as a new PhD student.

New team member: Katharina Esch

10.09.2023: We welcome Katharina Esch, as a new PhD student.

Intelligent hydrogel microstructures enable the precise application of force to cellular systems

Within tissues, cells are embedded in complex, three-dimensional structures known as the extracellular matrix. Their biomechanical interactions play a crucial role in numerous biological processes. Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL) have now developed a novel…

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Poster prize

Katharina and Chae Yeon win the poster price at MPL. Congratulations.

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New master student

Katharina joins our group as a new master student. Welcome!

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Lab Hike

After a poster presentation workshop, the whole group went for a hike.

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New PhD student

We welcome Yoohyun Chang, a new PhD student.

He completed his Master degree at Imperial College London.

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