Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fabio Domenici | Materials Science | Research Excellance Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fabio Domenici is a researcher in physical chemistry and biophysics with expertise in ultrasound–matter interactions, biomimetic membranes, and functional polymer systems for biomedical applications. His scientific work centers on the design and characterization of polymer- and lipid-shelled ultrasound contrast agents, phase-change droplets for theranostics and radiation dosimetry, and responsive nanocarriers for targeted drug delivery. He also investigates nano-biosensing platforms based on plasmonic nanoparticles and aptamer-functionalized polymer interfaces, as well as thermo-lyotropic surfactant assemblies interacting with DNA and antimicrobial peptides. His research integrates advanced spectroscopic, imaging, and modeling approaches to address challenges in diagnostics, therapy, and translational nanomedicine. He has authored 80 scientific documents, receiving 1,148 citations, with an h-index of 20, demonstrating sustained impact across biophysics, polymer science, and nanotechnology.