Megha Kattimani
Biophysics Researcher at EMBL Barcelona | Morphogenesis · Computational Biology · Tissue Mechanics | IISc Physics + Bioengineering BS & MS | KVPY Fellow
- Role
- Research Assistant at EMBL
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Megha Kattimani
I am a physics major with a bioengineering minor from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). My research focuses on the physics of living systems ranging from cell mechanics and tissue morphogenesis to computational models of organoids and even modelling active matter agents and looking forward to expand my interests.I have worked across leading institutes, including UCL, Max Planck Dresden, IBEC Barcelona, and ENS Paris, contributing to projects on 3D vertex models of organoids, shape programmability in tissues, traction force microscopy, and magnetic tweezers-based single-molecule studies.Beyond research, I led the 50-member iGEM IISc Bengaluru team to a gold medal and nomination for Best Climate Crisis Project, and co-authored a review paper in Proteomes. I also enjoy mentoring high school students and contributing to science outreach.I am passionate about building rigorous theoretical and computational frameworks to understand biological systems, and I am seeking opportunities in PhD programs and research groups working at the interface of physics and biology.
Experience
Research Assistant
Oct 2025 — Present · Barcelona, ES
Studying self-organization in embryos under mechanical and chemical confinements
Education
Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Bachelor of Science - BS(Research), Science, Math, Computer Science, Electronics, Materials and Earth Science
2020 — 2024
Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Master of Science - MS, Physics
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