Alessandro Sannino

Alessandro Sannino is a Full Professor of Polymer Technology and Biomaterials at the Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Salento, Italy. His research focuses on advanced materials for biomedical applications and he maintains an active laboratory at the Ecotekne Center in Lecce-Monteroni.

His primary research interests include:

• Materials Science
• Polymer Technology
• Biomaterials
• Tissue Engineering

Professor Sannino has made significant contributions to biomaterials science, with research that has received ethical approvals from primary international hospitals for human studies. His work bridges fundamental materials science with clinical applications.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Fierce 15 award (2011) for one of his biotech companies
• Multiple national and international prizes for research excellence
• Significant technology transfer achievements

Professor Sannino actively engages in technology commercialization, having founded several startup companies with cumulative funding exceeding $100 million USD. He serves in leadership roles including Board Member of the Puglia District of Technology and the Puglia Regional Agency for Tech Transfer (ARTI). Previously, he completed a Post Doctoral fellowship in Bioengineering at MIT, Cambridge, USA, after earning his PhD in Polymer Technology from the University of Naples.