Proteins are the building blocks of life, essential for understanding health and treating diseases. Im developing a groundbreaking tool that lets us observe individual protein molecules by making them participate in a sort of molecular ping-pong game. This method allows us to watch and understand each proteins unique characteristics without altering them, opening up new possibilities for medical research and disease treatment in a simple and direct way.

Proteins are vital molecules in living organisms and understanding their functions and interactions is crucial for combating diseases linked to protein malfunctions. Numerous experimental methods have been developed to study single proteins, but detecting their interactions with small molecules like hormones or toxins remains challenging. I aim to develop a novel technique called protein actuation spectroscopy to address this issue. By setting a protein molecule in motion, we can observe changes in its physical properties when it binds to small molecules, providing new insights into these elusive interactions and advancing our understanding of protein dynamics.

Many criminal cases, that affect people financially and emotionally, remain unsolved, because current analysis is not providing enough intelligence. In this project we aim to develop two different tools to enhance the effectivity and efficiency of crime scene investigation. First one is an innovative rapid test to determine whether a trace sample contains sufficient DNA that enables suspect identification. Second tool is a microfluidic device to establish at the crime scene if biological traces belong to the same individual (victim/suspect). With this we aim to increase the trust and confidence of citizens in government and law enforcing agencies.

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