Achim Göpferich

Professor Achim Göpferich holds the Chair of Pharmaceutical Technology at the University of Regensburg, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy. He has led this position since 1997 and maintains active research in nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems.

• 1997: Habilitation at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg
• 1991-1993: Postdoctoral work at MIT
• 1987-1991: Doctorate at Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg
• 1982-1987: Pharmacy degree at Heidelberg University

His research focuses on pharmaceutical technology, particularly:

• Nanoparticle design for targeted drug delivery
• Hydrogel-based controlled release systems
• Enzyme-activated delivery mechanisms
• Biodistribution and cellular uptake dynamics
• Clinical applications in ophthalmology and oncology
• Surface modification of nanocarriers

Recent work emphasizes smart nanomaterials that respond to biological triggers, with applications in inflammatory diseases and cancer therapy. His group has developed innovative techniques for radiolabeling and characterizing nanoparticles.

As head of the Pharmaceutical Technology chair, he leads a team exploring:

• Novel polymer hydrogels
• Lipid nanocapsule formulations
• Peptide-conjugated delivery systems
• Enzymatic activation of therapeutic cargos