We are pleased to welcome Dr Irina Pi Jaumà, who joined the Müller group on 1 Oct 2026
With a background in biophysics, Irina completed her PhD at the University of Barcelona, where she explored how physical forces and the surrounding cellular environment shape collective cell migration. Her research brought together theoretical modelling and experimental approaches to better understand the dynamics of living tissues.
We wish Irina a great start and are very happy to have her as part of the group!
Congratulations to Giulia Ammirati on defending her doctoral thesis, “Mechanobiological Responses in Cellular Systems after Compression”!
Thank you for the delicious Italian food and such a lovely get-together at your apéro! We’re grateful for everything you’ve brought to the group over the years.
Wishing you lots of happiness and success, Giulia!
Warm congratulations to Han Yu on the successful defense of her doctoral thesis, “Multilevel Inhibitory Mechanisms of Disulfiram in Gasdermin-Mediated Cell Death”!
Thank you for treating us to delicious Chinese food at your apéro and making the celebration so much fun with a lively karaoke session!
We are grateful for your valuable contributions to the Müller Group throughout your PhD and wish you all the very best for the next chapter!
On 1 September 2026, Dr Kasper Spoelstra joined the Müller group as a postdoctoral researcher.
Kasper completed his PhD at AMOLF Amsterdam & TU Delft, where he used
organoid models and quantitative imaging to study the dynamics of the
intestinal epithelium.
We are delighted to have Kasper with us. Welcome to the group, Kasper!
Today, we gathered for Xiaole’s farewell breakfast and enjoyed a delicious selection of Chinese dishes. It was great to spend time together and celebrate her achievements and the time she has shared with our group.
Thank you, Xiaole, for your contributions to the Müller group. We will miss you and wish you lots of happiness and success in your next chapter.