Stefan Klumpp
@stefanklumpp.bsky.social
Theoretical biophysicist at Uni Göttingen @uni-goettingen.de, Max Planck School Matter to Life @mattertolife.bsky.social
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Physik im Advent – 24 Experimente bis Weihnachten: In diesem Adventskalender verbergen sich hinter den Türchen Rätsel und Versuche, die sich mit Dingen aus dem Haushalt durchführen lassen: physik-im-advent.de. Jetzt kostenlos anmelden, mitmachen, Fragen beantworten und Preise gewinnen. Viel Spaß!
November 26, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Physik im Advent – 24 Experimente bis Weihnachten: In diesem Adventskalender verbergen sich hinter den Türchen Rätsel und Versuche, die sich mit Dingen aus dem Haushalt durchführen lassen: physik-im-advent.de. Jetzt kostenlos anmelden, mitmachen, Fragen beantworten und Preise gewinnen. Viel Spaß!
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There's only one week left to apply to our Integrated MSc/PhD program - apply now! mattertolife.maxplanckschools.org/application
November 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
There's only one week left to apply to our Integrated MSc/PhD program - apply now! mattertolife.maxplanckschools.org/application
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With deep sadness, we share that Prof. Jochen Guck, Director at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light passed away on October 3. His visionary work bridged physics and medicine. We have lost a brilliant scientist and dear friend.
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📸 Stephan Spangenberg
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📸 Stephan Spangenberg
October 8, 2025 at 1:26 PM
With deep sadness, we share that Prof. Jochen Guck, Director at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light passed away on October 3. His visionary work bridged physics and medicine. We have lost a brilliant scientist and dear friend.
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📸 Stephan Spangenberg
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📸 Stephan Spangenberg
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We are thrilled to announce that @steffenmau.bsky.social, one of Germany’s leading sociologists, has been appointed Director at our Institute. He will lead a new Department on Inequality, Transformation & Conflict, addressing pressing societal challenges via cutting-edge social science research.
October 1, 2025 at 8:48 AM
We are thrilled to announce that @steffenmau.bsky.social, one of Germany’s leading sociologists, has been appointed Director at our Institute. He will lead a new Department on Inequality, Transformation & Conflict, addressing pressing societal challenges via cutting-edge social science research.
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🌱 New beginnings, fresh faces!
As our pilot phase wraps up, the school is ready to grow and thrive. We’re thrilled to welcome 18 new fellows to the #MatterToLife Faculty 🎉 Each brings exciting perspectives from across interdisciplinary research. mattertolife.maxplanckschools.org/355008/new-f...
As our pilot phase wraps up, the school is ready to grow and thrive. We’re thrilled to welcome 18 new fellows to the #MatterToLife Faculty 🎉 Each brings exciting perspectives from across interdisciplinary research. mattertolife.maxplanckschools.org/355008/new-f...
New Faculty Members from October 2025
Matter to Life welcomes 18 new Fellows, enhancing innovative research and mentorship opportunities for PhD candidates starting this October.
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October 1, 2025 at 2:50 PM
🌱 New beginnings, fresh faces!
As our pilot phase wraps up, the school is ready to grow and thrive. We’re thrilled to welcome 18 new fellows to the #MatterToLife Faculty 🎉 Each brings exciting perspectives from across interdisciplinary research. mattertolife.maxplanckschools.org/355008/new-f...
As our pilot phase wraps up, the school is ready to grow and thrive. We’re thrilled to welcome 18 new fellows to the #MatterToLife Faculty 🎉 Each brings exciting perspectives from across interdisciplinary research. mattertolife.maxplanckschools.org/355008/new-f...
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Letzte Chance: Die Ausstellung „Was zum Quant?!“ im Forum Wissen endet am Sonntag (5.10.). Sie zeigt, wie hier vor 100 Jahren die Quantenmechanik entstand – und welche Technologien heute darauf basieren. Mehr dazu: www.forum-wissen.de/sonderausste...
"Was zum Quant?!" Die Ausstellung zum Quantenjahr 2025 - Forum Wissen
27. März - 05. Oktober 2025
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September 29, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Letzte Chance: Die Ausstellung „Was zum Quant?!“ im Forum Wissen endet am Sonntag (5.10.). Sie zeigt, wie hier vor 100 Jahren die Quantenmechanik entstand – und welche Technologien heute darauf basieren. Mehr dazu: www.forum-wissen.de/sonderausste...
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Vorlesungen als geistige Speise: Heute vor 80 Jahren nahm unsere Uni ihren Vorlesungsbetrieb an allen Fakultäten wieder auf. Unter den knapp 4.300 Studierenden war der spätere Bundespräsident Richard von Weizsäcker.
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September 17, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Vorlesungen als geistige Speise: Heute vor 80 Jahren nahm unsere Uni ihren Vorlesungsbetrieb an allen Fakultäten wieder auf. Unter den knapp 4.300 Studierenden war der spätere Bundespräsident Richard von Weizsäcker.
www.campuspost.goettingen-campus.de/2025/09/17/v...
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Two weeks in and our new students have been busy! ✨
🎉 Welcome dinners at each study site
🔬 Interdisciplinary research with @stefanklumpp.bsky.social — mapping themselves across subjects
🤝 Virtual team-building
Week 2 brought prep courses in math & chemistry.
The welcome course continues… Good luck!
🎉 Welcome dinners at each study site
🔬 Interdisciplinary research with @stefanklumpp.bsky.social — mapping themselves across subjects
🤝 Virtual team-building
Week 2 brought prep courses in math & chemistry.
The welcome course continues… Good luck!
September 17, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Two weeks in and our new students have been busy! ✨
🎉 Welcome dinners at each study site
🔬 Interdisciplinary research with @stefanklumpp.bsky.social — mapping themselves across subjects
🤝 Virtual team-building
Week 2 brought prep courses in math & chemistry.
The welcome course continues… Good luck!
🎉 Welcome dinners at each study site
🔬 Interdisciplinary research with @stefanklumpp.bsky.social — mapping themselves across subjects
🤝 Virtual team-building
Week 2 brought prep courses in math & chemistry.
The welcome course continues… Good luck!
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Komplexe biologische Systeme leben vom dynamischen Zusammenspiel ihrer Bestandteile. Ein internationales Netzwerk bietet nun die Chance, während der Promotion eine eigene Perspektive darauf zu entwickeln und bisher getrennte Ansätze zu verbinden. Mehr dazu: www.uni-goettingen.de/de/3240.html...
September 16, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Komplexe biologische Systeme leben vom dynamischen Zusammenspiel ihrer Bestandteile. Ein internationales Netzwerk bietet nun die Chance, während der Promotion eine eigene Perspektive darauf zu entwickeln und bisher getrennte Ansätze zu verbinden. Mehr dazu: www.uni-goettingen.de/de/3240.html...
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Konzert & Quanten: Die Dt. Physikalische Gesellschaft (DPG) und unsere Universitätsmusik laden zur Kantate „Die Ordnung der Wirklichkeit“ ein. Dazu spricht Physikerin Heike Riel über Quantencomputer. 10.9. ab 19.30 Uhr, Stadthalle. Eintritt frei. Anmelden: quantum25.dpg-tagungen.de/programm/eve...
September 8, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Konzert & Quanten: Die Dt. Physikalische Gesellschaft (DPG) und unsere Universitätsmusik laden zur Kantate „Die Ordnung der Wirklichkeit“ ein. Dazu spricht Physikerin Heike Riel über Quantencomputer. 10.9. ab 19.30 Uhr, Stadthalle. Eintritt frei. Anmelden: quantum25.dpg-tagungen.de/programm/eve...
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Integrated MSc/PhD Graduate Program applications are now open! mattertolife.maxplanckschools.org/application Get an impression about our program and science: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ni1.... Apply now and become part of our vibrant student body. Spread the word!
Explore your passion for science with Matter to Life!
The Max Planck School Matter to Life (MPS MtL) offers a unique interdisciplinary Master to PhD Direct track program, aimed at understanding the fundamental principles of life and exploring new ways…
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September 1, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Integrated MSc/PhD Graduate Program applications are now open! mattertolife.maxplanckschools.org/application Get an impression about our program and science: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ni1.... Apply now and become part of our vibrant student body. Spread the word!
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Join my team for a PhD in Learning in living adaptive networks (Theory). Apply by October 7th through www.portal.graduatecenter.lmu.de/ocgc/qmb
August 31, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Join my team for a PhD in Learning in living adaptive networks (Theory). Apply by October 7th through www.portal.graduatecenter.lmu.de/ocgc/qmb
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Unsere öffentliche Ringvorlesung zum Thema „100 Jahre #Quantenmechanik“ ist vorbei. Verpasst? Kein Problem, hier geht es zur Playlist mit allen Vorträgen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lrs...
#WorldQuantumDay
#WorldQuantumDay
July 22, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Unsere öffentliche Ringvorlesung zum Thema „100 Jahre #Quantenmechanik“ ist vorbei. Verpasst? Kein Problem, hier geht es zur Playlist mit allen Vorträgen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lrs...
#WorldQuantumDay
#WorldQuantumDay
another new paper to which we contributed: Evidence for magnetic sensing beyond passive alignment in the magnetotactic bacterium SS-5. Collaboration with Emilie Gachon, Damien Faivre +group. Sascha Lambert performed Bayesian inference to exclude alternative explanations.
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August 24, 2025 at 9:14 AM
another new paper to which we contributed: Evidence for magnetic sensing beyond passive alignment in the magnetotactic bacterium SS-5. Collaboration with Emilie Gachon, Damien Faivre +group. Sascha Lambert performed Bayesian inference to exclude alternative explanations.
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new paper: analyzing FRAP experiments in synapses in collaboration with the Rizzoli group - doi.org/10.1016/j.bp...
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August 24, 2025 at 9:08 AM
new paper: analyzing FRAP experiments in synapses in collaboration with the Rizzoli group - doi.org/10.1016/j.bp...
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Will you be at the #ACSFall2025 today? Want to learn more about Matter to Life, our program and how to get in?
Come and check out our booth at the graduate fair. We will be there between 2.30 and 4.30 pm (local time).
Hope to see, talk and inspire many of you!
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Come and check out our booth at the graduate fair. We will be there between 2.30 and 4.30 pm (local time).
Hope to see, talk and inspire many of you!
@acs.org
August 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Will you be at the #ACSFall2025 today? Want to learn more about Matter to Life, our program and how to get in?
Come and check out our booth at the graduate fair. We will be there between 2.30 and 4.30 pm (local time).
Hope to see, talk and inspire many of you!
@acs.org
Come and check out our booth at the graduate fair. We will be there between 2.30 and 4.30 pm (local time).
Hope to see, talk and inspire many of you!
@acs.org
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Elio Schaechter, eminent microbiologist and great human, leaves us his memoirs that tell the story of an extraordinary life: www.eliosmemoirs.org. What a fantastic and impactful journey!
Elio's Memoirs
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August 16, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Elio Schaechter, eminent microbiologist and great human, leaves us his memoirs that tell the story of an extraordinary life: www.eliosmemoirs.org. What a fantastic and impactful journey!
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August 16, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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August 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Saddened to learn of the passing of Moselio "Elio" Schaechter—Distinguished Professor at Tufts, SDSU and UCSD—humanist and visionary leader in the fields of microbiology and scientific communication—mentor, friend, and inspiration to me and so many others
Small Things Considered
Big Things Achieved
Small Things Considered
Big Things Achieved
August 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Saddened to learn of the passing of Moselio "Elio" Schaechter—Distinguished Professor at Tufts, SDSU and UCSD—humanist and visionary leader in the fields of microbiology and scientific communication—mentor, friend, and inspiration to me and so many others
Small Things Considered
Big Things Achieved
Small Things Considered
Big Things Achieved
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📣 Applications for URO 2026 are now OPEN!
👉 How about a funded research internship in Germany? Spend 10 weeks in the lab of one of our faculty Fellows! Work alongside renowned scientists and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge methods 🙌 mattertolife.maxplanckschools.org/uro-research...
👉 How about a funded research internship in Germany? Spend 10 weeks in the lab of one of our faculty Fellows! Work alongside renowned scientists and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge methods 🙌 mattertolife.maxplanckschools.org/uro-research...
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Explore a funded 10‑week undergraduate research internship in cutting‑edge Matter to Life labs across Germany—gain hands‑on experience, mentoring & support.
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August 1, 2025 at 1:53 PM
📣 Applications for URO 2026 are now OPEN!
👉 How about a funded research internship in Germany? Spend 10 weeks in the lab of one of our faculty Fellows! Work alongside renowned scientists and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge methods 🙌 mattertolife.maxplanckschools.org/uro-research...
👉 How about a funded research internship in Germany? Spend 10 weeks in the lab of one of our faculty Fellows! Work alongside renowned scientists and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge methods 🙌 mattertolife.maxplanckschools.org/uro-research...
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Herzlichen Glückwunsch, liebes MPI für Dynamik und Selbstorganisation! 👏 Vielen Dank für 100 Jahre tolle Zusammenarbeit am Göttingen Campus.
Das Max-Planck-Institut für Dynamik und Selbstorganisation in Göttingen feiert am 16. Juli seinen 100. Geburtstag. Ein Blick auf die Geschichte des Instituts und die Verantwortung, die daraus erwächst. www.mpg.de/25050354/100... #Wissenschaftsgeschiche #Physik
Große Physik und große Verantwortung
Vor hundert Jahren nahm das Kaiser-Wilhelm-Institut für Strömungsforschung seine Arbeit auf. Aus ihm wurde das heutige Max-Planck-Institut für Dynamik und Selbstorganisation, das grundlegende Fragen d...
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July 16, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Herzlichen Glückwunsch, liebes MPI für Dynamik und Selbstorganisation! 👏 Vielen Dank für 100 Jahre tolle Zusammenarbeit am Göttingen Campus.
new paper: making patchy-particle systems more fluid-like, so they can be used to model fluid bimolecular condensates. Congrats to joint first authors Alena, Devika, and Simon. doi.org/10.1063/5.02...
Enhanced condensate fluidity in modified patchy particle models
Biomolecular condensates are formed via liquid–liquid phase separation of proteins, often together with nucleic acids, typically driven by interactions between
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July 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM
new paper: making patchy-particle systems more fluid-like, so they can be used to model fluid bimolecular condensates. Congrats to joint first authors Alena, Devika, and Simon. doi.org/10.1063/5.02...
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Next up in the MtL Lecture Series: Marcus Müller from @uni-goettingen.de explores how modeling membrane dynamics reveals key mechanisms behind vesicle fusion and fission in neurotransmission: "From Fusion to Fission: Insights from Modeling" Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
June 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Next up in the MtL Lecture Series: Marcus Müller from @uni-goettingen.de explores how modeling membrane dynamics reveals key mechanisms behind vesicle fusion and fission in neurotransmission: "From Fusion to Fission: Insights from Modeling" Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...