Welcome!
We are an interdisciplinary research group exploring the origins of life and the physics of living systems. Our labs are based in the Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences at the California Institute of Technology.
The Ozturk Research Group brings together a diverse team of researchers from physics, chemistry, biology, and geosciences to tackle fundamental questions that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries. We are interested in the physical mechanisms that link biochemical and geological processes, with the goal of understanding how these mechanisms shape the dynamics and organization of complex natural systems.
Our research spans physical chemistry, geochemistry, and biophysics. We design experiments and develop new tools to investigate questions such as:
- How did life begin?
- What is the origin of homochirality in nature?
- What environments enabled the origin of life?
- What is the role of electron spin in biochemistry and geochemistry?
At the Ozturk Lab, we foster an open-minded and collaborative research environment. We welcome inquiries from talented individuals who are interested in joining our group or establishing new collaborations.