César Rodriguez-Emmenegger

Prof. César Rodriguez-Emmenegger, PhD, is a Principal Investigator at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), leading the research group Bioinspired Interactive Materials and Protocellular Systems. His work focuses on designing synthetic materials that interact with biological systems, particularly antifouling polymer brushes and biomimetic vesicles.

• Education: Chemical Engineer, Universidad de la República (Uruguay); PhD in Biophysics, Charles University (Prague, Czech Republic)
• Postdoctoral Training: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany); University of Pennsylvania (USA)

Research Interests: His research bridges materials science, surface chemistry, and synthetic biology to develop non-fouling interfaces, dendrimersomes, and smart coatings for medical devices. Key themes include protein adsorption resistance, hemocompatibility, and biofilm prevention.

Scientific Contributions: His work has led to 15+ high-impact publications (2020-2023) in journals like Advanced Materials, ACS Nano, and PNAS, with a focus on dendrimersome self-assembly, light-triggered surface modifications, and medical implant coatings. Articles reveal expertise in glycoengineering, nanovesicle design, and complement activation in blood-plasma interactions.

Grants & Collaborations: Supported by Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellowship, with collaborations spanning Cambridge University, University of Pennsylvania, and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. Holds patents on antifouling polymer brushes and co-authored a book on Biological Fluid-Surface Interactions.

Labs & Teams: Currently leads a multidisciplinary team at IBEC, previously establishing junior groups at IMC Prague and DWI Aachen. Integrates polymer chemistry, biointerface engineering, and synthetic cell mimics for next-gen biomaterials.