Michael Engel is a professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg. His research focuses on the modeling of self-organization processes, exploring complex phenomena in chemical and biological systems. He leads a laboratory dedicated to developing innovative approaches and methodologies in this field. Engel has contributed extensively to the understanding of how systems can self-organize, with implications for various applications in engineering and life sciences. His work emphasizes both theoretical frameworks and practical implementations, providing a holistic view of self-organization in diverse contexts.