Dr. Mathias Kolle

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mathias Kolle is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research focuses on biologically inspired tunable optical materials, scalable manufacturing of optical materials, and morphogenesis of biological photonic structures. Kolle has contributed significantly to the field of optics and photonics, exploring areas such as biomimetics, bioimaging, and the development of instrumentation techniques. His work has resulted in innovative solutions such as a mirrored chip that enables the visualization of difficult-to-image biological organisms and mathematical models that predict the stability of knots in materials. Kolle's interdisciplinary approach blends engineering with biological principles to push the boundaries of material science and optical technology. He holds degrees from Saarland University (M.Sc.) and the University of Cambridge (Ph.D.) and has been recognized with multiple awards throughout his career.

Research Interests

Experience

Humboldt Research Fellow

— Present

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Conducted research as a Humboldt Fellow focusing on innovative engineering applications.

Awards

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Human Frontier Science Program Grant

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Stepping Strong Innovator Award, Brigham Women's Hospital

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Poster Award, Frontiers Bioengineering Symposium, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship, Alexander von Humboldt – Foundation

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Poster Award, Gordon Research Conference Soft Condensed Matter Physics

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Salje Medal PhD Sciences, Clare Hall College, Cambridge, UK

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Dissertation Award, German Physical Society, Section Condensed Matter

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Thesis Published in “Springer Theses: Recognizing Outstanding PhD Research”