JKU

The Johannes Kepler University (JKU) of Linz boasts future-oriented academic degree programs, excellence in teaching and research, numerous partnerships in Austria and abroad, and a unique campus with park-like grounds. JKU has become a cutting-edge institution for science, academics, business and the community. Over 19,000 students are enrolled in over 60 modern, hands-on academic degree programs that have outstanding career prospects. The Institute for Biophysics at JKU employs about 70 people with 7 permanent scientists. The research of the Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) group, lead by Prof. Hinterdorfer, is focused around nanoscopic techniques in life science, bio-nano technology, and medical diagnostics. In particular, the research covers molecular recognition and transport in several molecular and cellular systems.

As core facilities, the lab is equipped with many biophysical instrumentations including atomic force microscopes (AFM), chemistry, and cell cultures.