About
Background and current research direction.
Profile
I combine experimental and computational methods across biophysics and biomineralization. My work includes organ-on-a-chip and bone-on-a-chip models, microfluidic prototyping, quantitative imaging, and ML/data analysis pipelines.
Research Focus
Research Themes
Main technical areas across current projects.
Biomineralization
Cell-mediated mineral formation and calcium phosphate transitions in biomimetic systems.
Cell Mechanics
Micropatterning-based cell mechanics, supported by PIV analysis.
Computational Imaging
Segmentation and image-driven modeling for microscopy and organ-on-chip datasets.
Experience
Academic research roles and industry collaborations.
Research
Researcher
- Digital twin work for in-vitro biomineralization
- Combined mechanical and phenomenological modeling workflows
PhD Candidate
- Bone-on-a-chip biomineralization studies with microfluidics and imaging
- Analysis of large microscopy datasets and model-based interpretation
Visiting Researcher
- Cell mechanics studies on micropatterned substrates, with PIV analysis
Erasmus Intern
- Biophysics of p-pili using optical tweezers (force spectroscopy)
Education
PhD, Computational Science
Biomineralization.
PhD, Photonics
Biophotonics and organ-on-chip.
MSc, Photonics
Holography and deep-learning analysis.
BSc, Physics
Optics and biophysics.
Industry & Collaboration
- Engineer (50%), University of Oslo (Aug - Dec 2024): microfluidic chip prototyping and lab support.
- External collaborator, InitioCell AS (2021 - 2022): AI segmentation and chemotaxis analysis pipelines.
- Engineering intern, Omega Electronics (2019): LED optical system design and characterization.
Personal Interests
Activities outside the lab.
Endurance & Challenges
Hobbies
- Running
- Cross-country skiing
- Cycling
Challenges
- Birkebeinerrennet
- Ultra trail >60k
- >160k cycling
- >5000m climbing
Anime Cloud
A personal archive of favorite series and films.
Contact
Open to research collaborations and project discussions.
Personal Email
aliaslandemir@gmail.com
University Email
aliadem@uio.no
Professional profile
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