Galaan Merga studied Biophysics at Humboldt University of Berlin, where he completed both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. He obtained his PhD in 2025 at the Institute of Biology in the research group of Prof. Franz Bartl, focusing on biophysical chemistry. His doctoral research investigated the photocycle of bacterial phytochromes Agp1 and Agp2 using FTIR spectroscopy.
At PicoQuant, his work bridges scientific research, experimental applications, and science communication across life and materials science. He conducts measurements using PicoQuant instruments, analyzes peer-reviewed research, and develops application notes and other scientific content. His responsibilities also include organizing scientific webinars and communicating new developments in time-resolved spectroscopy, fluorescence microscopy, and photon counting. Drawing on his background in biophysics and optical spectroscopy, he translates complex experimental methods and findings into clear, application-relevant insights.
