Angela Steinauer

Angela Steinauer is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland, leading the Laboratory of Biomolecular Engineering and Nanomedicine (LIBN). She holds academic affiliations within the School of Basic Sciences (SB), specifically in the Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering (ISIC) and the Section of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (SCGC). Her roles include teaching advanced chemistry courses, nanobiotechnology, and supervising doctoral students in the Chemical Biology program. She is also a member of the doctoral program committee for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.

Dr. Steinauer's research focuses on biomolecular engineering and nanomedicine, emphasizing protein engineering, drug delivery systems, and endosomal escape mechanisms. Her work integrates chemical synthesis, biophysical techniques, and molecular biology to develop innovative therapeutic carriers. Key educational milestones include a Ph.D. in Chemical Biology from Yale University (2018) and a B.Sc./M.Sc. in Chemistry from the University of Zurich (2007–2012).

Her teaching responsibilities include courses such as Advanced General Chemistry I, Nanobiotechnology, and Chemical Biology Seminar Series. She actively supervises five doctoral students, fostering interdisciplinary research in biomolecular innovation.

Her recent publications highlight advancements in peptide delivery mechanisms, protein cage assembly, and stimulus-responsive nanocarriers, reflecting her commitment to bridging fundamental research with translational applications in medicine and biotechnology.