Marko Popović

I am currently a research group leader at Max Planck Institute for Physics of Complex Systems in Dresden and a senior research associate at the Ruđer Bošković Institute in Zagreb. My research focuses on the mechanics of biological tissues, with particular interest in tissue morphogenesis and the mechanical properties of soft amorphous materials. I study the physics of living tissues, asking how they fold, flow, and organize during development and regeneration through a combination of theoretical modeling, numerical simulations, and data analysis.

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I received the Pierre-Gilles de Gennes Prize, which recognizes mid-career researchers working at the interface of physics, biophysics, and the life sciences.

Pierre-Gilles de Gennes Prize award photo

I received the Pierre-Gilles de Gennes Prize, awarded as a part of the From Solid State to Biophysics conference series in Cavtat, Croatia. The prize recognises mid-career researchers who bridge the gap between solid-state physics or nanoscience and the fields of biophysics and life sciences. The award commemorates Nobel Laureate Pierre-Gilles de Gennes, whose work connected ideas from solid-state physics, soft matter, and biological systems. The prize was awarded in recognition of research at the interface of physics and biology, including his work on the mechanics and organization of living tissues.

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