Meet Stein Glastra

Stein Glastra

Within EVOLF, my project focuses on developing a smart, high-resolution 3D microscopy platform to study and evolve synthetic cells, through live-cell imaging. By combining optical microscopy with recognition algorithms and microfluidics, I aim to enable automated sorting of cell like systems. One of the ultimate goals of this platform is to facilitate directed evolution experiments, which is a powerful tool for integrating the different projects or modules within EVOLF.

Hi, my name is Stein Glastra, and I’m excited to be joining the EVOLF consortium as a PhD candidate in the lab of Kristin Grußmayer at TU Delft. Before starting my PhD, I completed my master’s in applied physics at TU Delft, where I developed a strong interest in imaging, biophysical modeling and programming. During my master’s, I worked on developing and analyzing a 3D computational model for articular cartilage, as well as a project aimed at accelerating the acquisition of nanoindentation measurements to study the mechanical and dynamic properties of biomaterials. These experiences made me enthusiastic about combining high-throughput experimental microscopy with modeling algorithms.

Within EVOLF, my project focuses on developing a smart, high-resolution 3D microscopy platform to study and evolve synthetic cells, through live-cell imaging. By combining optical microscopy with recognition algorithms and microfluidics, I aim to enable automated sorting of cell like systems. One of the ultimate goals of this platform is to facilitate directed evolution experiments, which is a powerful tool for integrating the different projects or modules within EVOLF.

Outside of the lab, I enjoy running, cycling, travelling and exploring the outdoors as much as possible.

I’m very excited to get started and contribute to the ambitious EVOLF project!