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Gesa Gruning is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of New South Wales, focusing on the light-harvesting process in single-celled algae known as cryptophytes, which exhibit exceptional efficiency in light absorption due to their antenna complex photosystems. She is investigating the ultra-structural characteristics of these antennas using cryo-electron microscopy. Gesa is part of Professor Paul Curmi's research group where they study the mechanisms behind efficient energy transport processes in these systems. Her expertise combines molecular dynamics simulations and quantum chemistry to explore how classical and quantum mechanical processes govern exciton transport within antenna proteins. Gesa's doctoral research at Oldenburg University addressed the impact of spin relaxation and magnetic field effects on biological systems, contributing to the broader understanding of how external magnetic fields influence biological function. With several awards recognizing her research contributions, Gesa is committed to advancing the field of biophysics and understanding the complexities of energy transfer in life systems.
University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia
Conducting research on quantum coherence and light-harvesting in cryptophytes.
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