MORPHOPHYSICS

Group Members

ALUMNI

PhD

• Tiago Pires (2025), Bone scaffolds optimization for a better relation between geometry and cell growth, Universidade de Lisboa, Instituto Superior Tecnico, co-supervised together with André Castro and Paulo Fernandes.
• Barbara Schamberger (2022), Formation of twisted plywood-like tissue by MC3T3-E1 cells on curved surfaces, University of Salzburg.

Superivsed at the Department of Biomaterials, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Potsdam, Germany

• Livnat Landau (2020), Mechanical stimulation of in-vitro tissue growth using magnetic beads, Potsdam University.
• Melis Goktas, (2019), Coiled Coils as Molecular Forces Sensors for the Extracellular Matrix, (co-supervised with Kerstin Blank) Potsdam University.
• Huijuin Lin, (2017), Acceleration and Amplification of Biomimetic Actuation: The Empty Pore Matters, (co-supervised with Jiayin Yuan) Potsdam University.
• Sebastian Ehrig, (2017), 3D curvature and its influence on tissue organization, Potsdam University.
• Yulia Zhukova, (2017), Surface nanostructuring for cell and tissue growth, (co-supervised with Katja-Skorb), Free University Berlin.
• Sébastien Turcaud, (2015) Some new patterns of shape changes controlled by eigenstrain architectures, Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble.
• Lorenzo Guiducci, (2014), Material architecture and differential swelling as design rules in natural and biomimetic passive actuators, Potsdam University
• Cécile Bidan, (2012), Geometric Control of Tissue Growth and Formation, Potsdam University.
• Leonardo Galvis, (2012), Raman spectroscopy investigation of organic matrix orientation and chemistry changes during fracture healing, TU-Berlin.
• Krishna Prasad Kommareddy, (2010), The influence of scaffold stiffness, geometry and growth factor on the kinetics of osteoblast tissue growth in-vitro, Free-University Berlin, (Started PhD in the group of Manjubala Inderchand and completed the last 6 months in our group)

Masters

2025

• Fabian Siebler, Grain Boundaries in Gyroid Structures and their Influence on Mechanical Properties
• Stefanie Schindele, Dissolving the insolvable:Stepwise solubilization of the biopolymer Sporopollenin in ionic liquids

2023

• Jan Piotraske, Modelling Swarming Behaviour on Curved Surfaces,  Humboldt University
• Michael Untersteiner (with Stratec), Functional Coatings of Microfluidic Chips
• Brooke Slade, Tissue Growth and Orientation on Cylindrical Surfaces
• Chloe Jones, Emerging Three-Dimensional Tissue Growth on Surfaces of Non-Constant Mean Curvature

2020

• Raghed Restom (2020), 3D image analysis of carbon and silica porous materials, University of Salzburg.

2019

• Marcel Moser (2019), Improvement of Electrode Printing on Microfluidic Chips, University of Salzburg
• Bárbara Marin (2019), Vernacular Biomimetics, Humboldt University

2017 and before

Superivsed at the Department of Biomaterials, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Potsdam, Germany

• Cornelius Müller, (2017), The role of surface curvature on cell-migration, Humboldt University, Germany
• Alan West, (2015), The role of the mechanical environment in tissue growth and tissue engineering, University of New South Wales, Australia
• Sébastien Turcaud, (2010), A micromechanical investigation of the mechanical design principals of helical actuation in the seeds of Erodium grunium, Ecole des Ponts, Paris, France
• Cécile Bidan, (2009), Curvature controlled tissue growth in hydroxyapatite scaffolds, INP Grenoble, France

Bachelor

• Lion Rainer (2025), 3D Shape of Tissue grown on Capillary Bridges, University of Salzburg
• Jakob Plappert (2025), Finite Element Simulation of Tree Branch Growth, University of Salzburg
• Max Moderegger (2025), Exploring the role of fiber orientation and external geometry on the actuation of seed capsules, University of Salzburg
• Marlene Krüger (2025), Kohlenhydratabfall als nachhaltige Ressource zur Produktion von Mikroalgenlipiden, University of Salzburg
• Sarah Felbermair (2025), Nachweismethoden von Mykoplasmenkontaminationen in Zellkulturen, University of Salzburg
• David Lenz (2025), The influence of substrate curvature on cell mechanics-A Finite Element Analysis, University of Salzburg
• Eva-Marie Sauerlachner (2024), Bestimmung des Lipidgehalts in Mikroalgen durch Fluoreszenzmikroskopie, University of Salzburg
• Nilves Kovacevik, (2024), Finite-Element Modellierung von Mehrschicht-Aktuatoren – Anwendungen auf den Öffnungsmechanismus von Banksia-Follikeln, University of Salzburg
• Lisa Mainz, (2024), Biochemischer Überblick über Knochen und die Knochenstoffwechselkrankheit Hypophosphatasie, University of Salzburg
• Johanna Grimm (2024), Quantifizierung von Lipiden aus Mikroalgen mit der Sulfo-Phospho-Vanillin-Methode, University of Salzburg
• Felicitas Hartwick (2024), Analyse und Vergleich der dreidimensionalen Struktur von Pflanzensamen fünf ausgewählter alpiner Pflanzen, University of Salzburg
• Anna Brandt (2024), Extraktion des Biopolymers Sporopollenin mittels einer ionischen Flüssigkeit, University of Salzburg
• Corinna Voit (2023), Enzymatische Extraktion und Charakterisierung von Sporopollenin aus Lilienpollen mittles ATR-FTIR, University of Salzburg
• Florian Mortier (2023), Kontrolle des Wachstums von Mikroalgen in 3D Hydrogel Strukturen, University of Salzburg
• Anna Juppe (2023) Exploring the role of the end-cap geometry on the equilibrium shape of capillary bridges, University of Salzburg
• Teresa Schyska (2023, with Rosenberger), Einflüsse der Einstellparameter beim Ultraschallschweißen von Hochvolt- Verbindungssystemen auf die dynamische Beanspruchung des Kontaktteils, University of Salzburg
• David Tillian (2023) Learning from nature Is natural spider silk better than industrial spider silk and how it can be used in medical application?, University of Salzburg
• Vanessa Auer (2022, co-supervisor with Andreas Traweger), Die Auswirkungen von Hydratisierung auf die biomechanischen Eigenschaften von Flexorsehnen der Maus (Mus musculus), Paracelsus Medical University and University of Salzburg.
• Manfred Meister (2022, with Stefan Dötterl), 3D functional morphology of individuals in the genus Bombus and its potential effects on their behaviour, University of Salzburg
• Christian Esser (2022, with Gerhard Obermeyer and Paolo Sereni), Automatic monitoring system for plant phenotyping in connection with IoT, University of Salzburg
• Karim Kherfi (2021), Modelling Tissue Growth on Curved Surfaces, University of Salzburg
• Lucas Heiduczek (2021), Stabilitat Wachsender Flüssigkeiten, University of Salzburg
• Florian Kaufman (2021), Swellable cells – mechanical actuators inspired by plants, University of Salzburg
• Fabian Hartmann (2021), Analyse der mikrobiellen Belastung fasergeformter Lebensmittelverpackungen einer „Natureformer“ – Maschine der Kiefel GmbH, University of Salzburg + Kiefel GmBH
• Maximilian Zagler (BSc -Nowofol, WS 2020), Untersuchung der Kompostierbarkeit von unidirektional verstreckten PLA Folien unter Berücksichtigung der spezifischen prozessbedingten Folienstruktur und rezeptiver Einflüsse, University of Salzburg + Nowofol GmBH
• Michael Untersteiner (2020), Bonding possibilities of SiOx-coated COP microfluidic chips, University of Salzburg
• Max Sesselmann (2020), Establishing a method to 3D-print hydrogels as a basis for 3D-printing plant cells, University of Salzburg
• Florian Kapeller (2020), Investigating the mechanics of hydrogels with light sheet microscopy, University of Salzburg
• Leilani Tam von Berg (2020), Developing a system to allow controlled geometry changes for cell culture, University of Salzburg
• Robert Wenig (2020), Dynamische Untersuchung von Byssusfäden in Küstenregionen durch Simulationen, University of Salzburg
• Lukas Lacher (2019), Using mechanical instabilities to create micro-patterned surfaces, University of Salzburg
• Michael Groher, (2019) Erstellung eines Zellparcours, University of Salzburg
• Alejandro Diaz Bandres, (2019) Experimental Modal Analysis of two guitars with different body geometries, University of Salzburg
• Stephanie Achatz, (2019) Entwicklung dynamisch gekrümmter Oberflächen für Zellkulturen, University of Salzburg
• Vanesa Gering, (2012) Organisation principles of bone-like tissue grown in-vitro, Technische Hochschule Wildau