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

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IceLab Multidisciplinary Project Call Now Open

IceLab Multidisciplinary Project Call Now Open

IceLab Multidisciplinary Project Call Now Open With financial support from the Kempe Foundations, IceLab invites multidisciplinary research teams to propose projects for a shared, funded postdoctoral fellow [...]

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Klas Holmberg

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Liubov Guseva

Liubov Guseva

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Alfred Leimar

Alfred Leimar

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Giving Advice and Mnemonics March 22 Lunch Pitch

Giving Advice and Mnemonics March 22 Lunch Pitch

Giving Advice and Mnemonics March 22, 2022 Watch Lunch Pitch Video First Pitcher: Linus Andersson, Docent Linus Andersson, Department of psychology, Umeå university, and deputy director [...]