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Alessandro CECCONELLO is a part-time lecturer at the Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems (DSMN) at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where he teaches Bio-Nanomaterials since 2021. His academic journey includes a PhD in Chemistry (2011-2018) at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, followed by postdoctoral research funded by FEBS (2017-2018) and EMBO (2018-2019) grants at Queen Mary University of London and Technische Universitat Munchen respectively.
- BSc in Industrial Biotechnology, University of Padua (2001-2004)
- MSc in Industrial Biotechnology, University of Padua (2004-2009)
- PhD in Chemistry, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (2011-2018)
His research bridges DNA nanotechnology and synthetic biology to engineer functional nanoscale systems. Key themes include:
- Programmable DNA-based nanostructures for molecular recognition
- Plasmonic nanoparticle organization via DNA scaffolds
- Stimuli-responsive hybrid materials for biomedical applications
Scientific output trends reveal a focus on bio-nanomaterials with programmable properties (48% of publications), drug delivery systems (31%), and supramolecular assemblies (21%).
- BEST POSTER (2014, Minerva Center Conference)
- BEST YOUNG SCIENTIST (2014, Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
- FEBS FELLOWSHIP (2017)
- EMBO LONG-TERM FELLOWSHIP (2018)
As a mentor, he guided two PhD students at Queen Mary University (2018) on DNA-nanotube hybrids. His guest editorship for International Journal of Molecular Sciences (2020-2021) underscores editorial contributions. Collaborations span Nobel laureate Jean Marie Lehn and global leaders in nanotechnology.
