Defne Plätturk

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PhD Student.

Understanding multicellularity through mathematics. Enjoys getting lost with challenging problems.

The complex and dynamic nature of biological systems always stimulated me and I am particularly drawn to interdisciplinary working areas where mathematics and biology intertwine. Currently, at IceLab-Umeå University, I am studying on evolution of multicellularity. My background in applied mathematics guides me as I delve into the evolution of multicellularity, and I’m driven to unravel complex developmental processes through my mathematical expertise.

I received my MSc degree in Mathematics from Izmir Institute of Technology. During my master’s degree, I studied ordinary and partial differential equations and their numerical solutions. I investigated the solution properties of physical and chemical problems as I implemented numerical algorithms to solve and/or simulate them.

Beyond the academic realm, I am from Izmir and I enjoy watching art house cinema, listening to timeless tunes, and spending time in nature through hiking and camping.

Current Projects

The evolutionary origins of developmental programs

Defne Plätturk, Eric Libby

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Metabolism: not the limiting factor in prokaryotic endosymbiosis

Metabolism: not the limiting factor in prokaryotic endosymbiosis

Metabolism: not the limiting factor in prokaryotic endosymbiosis “One of the great mysteries of biology,” says Eric Libby, former SFI Postdoctoral Fellow, now an associate professor at the Integrated Science Lab (IceLab), Umeå University in [...]

In memory of Carl Kempe

In memory of Carl Kempe

In memory of Carl Kempe Permanent secretary, Kempe foundations We are deeply saddened by the passing of Carl Kempe. Carl was integral in shaping our creative culture for disseminating [...]

2023 Multidisciplinary Project Call Now Open

2023 Multidisciplinary Project Call Now Open

IceLab Multidisciplinary Project Call Now Open Project proposals can now be submitted, until May 27th. An information session is available on May 4th to hear more about the Kempe-funded program. [...]

Fractals in living systems and aerospace engineering in ecology

Fractals in living systems and aerospace engineering in ecology

Fractals in living systems and aerospace engineering in ecology March 30, 2023 Watch Lunch Pitch Video Pitch 1: Lucas Hedström: What is the role of [...]

Being wrong and collaborating in the Arctic

Being wrong and collaborating in the Arctic

Being wrong and collaborating in the Arctic March 16, 2023 Watch Lunch Pitch Video Pitch 1: Isolde Puts: How to be wrong in the right way [...]

Proteomes perturbed and cancer treatment predicted

Proteomes perturbed and cancer treatment predicted

Lunch Pitches: Proteome perturbations to understand function and algorithms to predict cancer treatment responses March 2, 2023 Watch Lunch Pitch Video Pitch 1: André Mateus: From [...]