Biophysics
Biophysics, with chair Herbert van Amerongen, provide and apply physical techniques and try to understand life processes and structures in terms of underlying physical laws and principles. The distinction between the “live” (biology) and “dead” (physics) world is disappearing more and more.
Research themes
Magnetic resonance for foods
We use the magnetic resonance techniques NMR and MRI to unravel the composition, structural organisation and dynamics of food products.
Advanced NMR/MRI in soft matter
We apply advanced NMR and MRI techniques to study complex materials such as foods, biological tissues, and polymer networks.
Single-molecule biophysics
Our lab studies DNA-protein interactions on the molecular level.
Acclimation responses in photosynthetic organisms
In this theme, we investigate how plants and cyanobacteria cope with differences in light quantity and quality.
Education
Education by this Chair Group
Biophysics is involved in teaching several courses. Additionally you can do an internship or thesis at our department.
Publications & Projects
Biophysics makes use of advanced magnetic resonance and optical techniques to study systems from the molecular level up to the macroscopic level.
Highlighted publications
Chair Holder
Herbert van Amerongen is the chair of Biophysics. His research focusses on photosystems and photosynthesis.
prof.dr. H (Herbert) van Amerongen
Professor / Chairholder
People of Biophysics
Each chair group of Wageningen University & Research, under leadership of a professor, has its own area of expertise. Meet the people of Biophysics.