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Maarten Merkx is a full professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), where he leads the research group on Protein Engineering. His research focuses on the integration of protein engineering with chemical biology and synthetic biology to develop innovative biomolecular sensors and actuators for applications in intracellular imaging, point-of-care diagnostics, optogenetics, and antibody-based therapies. A significant aspect of his work includes engineering biomolecular switches, particularly fluorescent and bioluminescent sensor proteins for intracellular imaging and the development of protein-DNA-based sensors for antibody detection and actuation. Merkx holds a degree in physical organic chemistry and biochemistry from Radboud University Nijmegen and a PhD from the University of Amsterdam, where he researched purple acid phosphatases. He has held post-doctoral positions at MIT and has received multiple grants from national and international bodies including the NWO and ERC. In addition to his research, Merkx is active in education and management, having served as the dean of his department since November 2019 and as an associate editor for ACS Sensors. He has been recognized for his teaching at the master's level, illustrating his commitment to mentorship and education in engineering.
Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven
Leads the Protein Engineering research group and conducts research in protein engineering, chemical biology, and synthetic biology.
Department of Biomedical Engineering • Eindhoven
Oversees academic leadership and administration in the Department of Biomedical Engineering.
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