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Mikko Karttunen is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Western University, specializing in computational chemistry and biological physics. His research focuses on understanding the properties of biological and soft matter using theoretical methods from computational physics and chemistry. He has investigated important biological processes involving lipid diffusion, bacterial toxins, membrane proteins, and the translocation of DNA. His work often intersects with materials science and biomedical sciences, addressing complex systems like magnetic materials and non-equilibrium dynamics. Karttunen has published extensively in leading journals, demonstrating his contributions to the field, exemplified by his recent works in the Biophysical Journal and Physica Scripta. He has been recognized for his contributions with several prestigious awards, including a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Computational Materials Biomaterials Research and the Faculty of Science Distinguished Research Professor designation. In addition to his research, he actively participates in the academic community through editorial roles and review panels.
Western University • London, Ontario, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in the field of Physics and Astronomy.
Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.