Functional Imaging and Biophysics
of Biological Systems

Our research program is focused on understanding complex biological processes (or systems) at the molecular level. The following general themes describe our research interests: (1) Energy Metabolism and Mitochondria Anomalies, (2) Model and Natural Biomembranes, (3) Protein Dynamics and Protein-Protein Interaction, and (4) Theoretical Modeling and Technique Development. We employ biophotonics and biophysics approaches that include fluorescence (both confocal and two-photon) microscopy, ultrafast laser spectroscopy, fluorescence correlation spectroscopy, theoretical modeling, and image processing algorithm. Our research is interdisciplinary in nature and, therefore, encompasses several collaborations across the Penn State University. Please feel free to explore this website and don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Cheers,
Ahmed A. Heikal, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Bioengineering

Contact Information:

231 Hallowell Building
Department of Bioengineering
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: (814) 865 – 8093
Fax: (814) 863 – 0490
E-mail: aah12@psu.edu