Dr. Johannes

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Johannes Schoeneberg is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of California, San Diego. His research focuses on the intersection of experimental and computational methodologies to explore mitochondrial dynamics and their links to neurological diseases. Utilizing cutting-edge techniques such as 4D adaptive optics lattice light-sheet microscopy, his work involves studying brain organoids and human induced pluripotent stem cells. A significant aspect of his research includes applying machine learning for the analysis and processing of vast image datasets generated from live imaging experiments. By integrating biochemistry with computational theories, his group contributes to a deeper understanding of cellular processes implicated in health and disease.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Researching mitochondrial dynamics and related neurological diseases using advanced imaging and computational techniques.

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).