Biophysics Research

Biological organisms are complex and robust living systems, yet, underlying this complexity, there is often – if not always – a set of processes that demonstrate a certain eloquent simplicity, such as the encoding of genetic information into sequences composed of only four DNA bases or binding-induced conformational changes that force a biomolecule to move along a substrate. In this respect, we are investigating biological processes and functions at the nanoscale using experimental, theoretical, and computational techniques. In particular, we are actively pursuing ways to probe, manipulate, and control biological molecules at the nanoscale in order to understand their role in biological functions, develop innovative technologies, e.g., to sequence DNA, and study the basic physical mechanisms and principles underlying biological processes.