Germany · Biophysics of Cancer · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Dr. Josef Käs

Dr. Käs invented the optical stretcher, pioneering the biomechanical characterization of malignant cancer cells and investigating phase transitions in tumor tissue.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Biophysics of Cancer, Optical Stretcher, Cytoskeletal Mechanics, Cell Motility
Academic position: Professor of Physics & Head of Soft Matter Physics
Primary university source: Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Biophysics of Cancer, Optical Stretcher, Cytoskeletal Mechanics are advised to consult formal department application channels.

Uni Leipzig guide ↗Physics subject guide ↗Mentorship ↗

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