Profile of the fellow
With a background in chemistry and biophysics, Manav completed his Integrated BS–MS Dual Degree in Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, India. During his master’s research, he investigated the mechanical properties of hearing-related proteins, particularly cadherin-23 and protocadherin-15, using magnetic tweezers and AFM.
Manav is currently pursuing his PhD in the EVOLVE Doctoral Programme at the University of Groningen under the supervision of Prof. Wouter Roos. His research interests lie at the interface of biophysics, mechanobiology, and molecular biology, with a particular focus on high-speed atomic force microscopy (HS-AFM) and single-molecule approaches. Manav is fascinated by how biomolecules dynamically reorganize, interact, and respond to mechanical and environmental stimuli at the nanoscale. By combining high-speed imaging with quantitative biophysical techniques, he aims to investigate the dynamic behaviour of biomolecular systems and uncover the molecular mechanisms that govern their function.
