Robert Falconer

Professor Robert Falconer holds the position of Professor of Bioprocess Engineering at the University of Adelaide, within the School of Chemical Engineering under the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. His work focuses on advancing bioprocess technologies in three key areas: biopharmaceutical engineering (including RNA therapeutics and lipid nanoparticle delivery systems), therapeutic protein formulation (exploring excipients and stabilization mechanisms), and plant protein processing (developing eco-friendly methods to enhance plant-based protein sources). He is actively engaged in supervising postgraduate research projects in these domains.

His research emphasizes solving challenges such as improving RNA-LNP stability, understanding protein-solvent interactions, and mitigating anti-nutritional factors in plant proteins. Techniques employed include isothermal titration calorimetry, pressure perturbation calorimetry, and terahertz spectroscopy. Professor Falconer’s contributions span academia and industry, with a focus on translating fundamental discoveries into practical solutions for healthcare and sustainable food systems.