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Ramin Golestanian is a leading theoretical physicist whose research bridges non-equilibrium thermodynamics, active matter, and biological physics. He is best known for pioneering the study of active matter—systems of self-propelled units that consume energy to generate motion—and for uncovering how confinement and geometry can steer self-organization in these systems. His work has profound implications for understanding collective behavior in living systems, from bacterial swarms to cellular dynamics, and for designing synthetic nanoscale machines. Among his most impactful contributions is the experimental realization of a DNA turbine powered by a transmembrane potential across a nanopore (2023, 51 citations), a landmark achievement that demonstrates a functional synthetic rotary motor at the molecular scale, drawing direct parallels to biological turbines like ATP synthase. Golestanian’s research also explores active matter in space (2022, 18 citations), extending fundamental principles to microgravity environments with potential applications in space exploration and nano-medicine. With a career spanning over two decades, he has authored more than 200 publications and received numerous accolades, including an ERC Advanced Grant. His work continues to inspire students and researchers at the frontier of non-equilibrium physics and nanotechnology.