Markus Deserno

Markus Deserno is a Professor of Physics and Director of Graduate Affairs in the Department of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on Biological Physics Theory, with an emphasis on lipid membranes, proteins, viruses, and DNA. He employs theoretical and computational techniques, including coarse-grained simulations, to study phenomena on length scales larger than atomic resolution but smaller than whole cells. Deserno's work explores how fundamental physical concepts such as thermal fluctuations and elasticity influence biological systems. He is affiliated with several professional societies, including the American Physical Society and the Biophysical Society.

Markus Deserno is a Professor of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University, specializing in Biological Physics, Membrane Biophysics, and Soft Matter Physics. His research focuses on the behavior of fluid lipid membranes, curvature-mediated interactions, and the development of computational models for simulating biological systems. Deserno employs computer simulations and coarse-graining techniques to study membrane deformation, protein aggregation, and electrostatic effects in soft matter. His work includes the creation of solvent-free models for lipid bilayers and the analysis of curvature stresses in asymmetric membranes. He also investigates the coupling between lipid shape and membrane curvature, contributing to the understanding of membrane remodeling and vesiculation processes.