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Frank Vollmer
Professor of Biophysics at University of Exeter, Living Systems Institute
Frank Vollmer is a distinguished Professor of Biophysics at the University of Exeter's Living Systems Institute.1 His academic career and research interests span multiple disciplines, focusing on cutting-edge areas of science and technology.
Academic Background
Professor Vollmer's educational journey includes:
- A Ph.D. from the Center for Studies in Physics & Biology at Rockefeller University (1999-2004)
- M.S. in Biochemistry/Biophysics from Leibniz Universität Hannover (1995-1998)
- B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Bayreuth (1993-1995)
- Habilitation in Physics from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, which is the highest academic qualification in many European countries1
Research Focus
Professor Vollmer is pursuing a multi-disciplinary research initiative in Molecular, Nano- and Quantum Sensors and Systems. His work integrates various research streams, including:
- Nanophotonics
- Nanoplasmonics
- Quantum optics
- Molecular mechanics
- Synthetic biology
He believes this pan-disciplinary area will have significant applications in health, nanotechnology, metrology, environment, security, and astronomy.1
Professional Experience
Prior to his current position, Professor Vollmer has held several prestigious roles:
- Max Planck Research Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (November 2010 - February 2018)
- Associate Bioengineer
- Instructor
- Scholar-in-Residence at the Wyss Institute1
As a Max Planck Research Group Leader, he was selected through an international competition and given the opportunity to structure his scientific research independently with his own budget, a position highly sought after by young researchers.1
Professor Vollmer's multidisciplinary approach and extensive experience in various fields of physics, biochemistry, and engineering position him at the forefront of innovative research in biophysics and related fields.
