Martin Oeggerli
Martin Oeggerli (born March 7, 1974 in Riedholz ) is a Swiss molecular biologist and science photographer .
Life
He studied biology at the University of Basel from 1994 to 2000 and obtained his diploma in 2002 from David G. Senn . In 2005 he did his doctorate with Guido Sauter at the University of Basel in the field of molecular pathology . Since 2006 he has been working in the research department of the University Hospital Basel as part of a project funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation and is also a consultant for a laboratory specializing in scanning electron microscopy (PTU GmbH).
Oeggerli has made a name for himself with spectacular presentations of scientific facts under the pseudonym Micronaut . He prefers to stage his objects using scanning electron microscopy . Photos of him have so far appeared in: National Geographic, GEO, Focus, Nature Publishing Group, Cell, Reader's Digest, Schweizer Fernsehen SF1, NBC.
Awards
- Best picture of research 2010 (1st place)
- International Photography Awards 2010, Professionals: Micro- (2nd place)
- Best Scientific Image 2010 (1st place)
- German Prize for Science Photography 2009 (winner in the microscopy category)
- Best picture of research 2009 (3rd place)
- Best picture of research 2008 (1st place and 2nd place)
- Best Scientific Image 2008 (1st place)
- Best picture of research 2006 (3rd place)
Web links
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Oeggerli, Martin |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Micronaut (pseudonym) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swiss molecular biologist and science photographer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 7th 1974 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Riedholz |