Bruno Silva

Dr. Bruno Silva is a Junior Group Leader at Empa, affiliated with the '400 - Materials Meet Life' program and the '499 - Center for X-ray Analytics'. He leads independent research in advanced materials and bio-nano systems, utilizing state-of-the-art X-ray and neutron scattering techniques.

His research focuses on colloidal physical chemistry, materials science, and gene/drug delivery, particularly in understanding self-assembled systems—covering their structure, function, assembly, and stability. He develops novel characterization methods using small-angle X-ray and neutron scattering (SAXS/SANS) and correlation spectroscopy. A key aim of his work is creating bio-nano assemblies for nonviral gene therapeutics by integrating principles from chemistry, physics, and biology. His achievements include the design of lipid- and polymer-based nanocarriers for nucleic acid delivery and the development of microfluidic devices for controlled self-assembly of nanomaterials.

Dr. Silva is a member of several prestigious professional organizations, including the Controlled Release Society, American Chemical Society, European Colloid and Interface Society, and Swiss Chemical Society. He is actively contributing to societal challenges in health and equality through his scientific work.

• Research Interests: Self-assembly, nanomedicine, physical characterization, scattering methods, microfluidics, bio-nanotechnology.
• Technical Expertise: SAXS, SANS, correlation spectroscopy, nanocarrier design, lab-on-a-chip systems.

While no publications or students are listed in the current profile, his research direction suggests strong interdisciplinary activity at the intersection of materials, chemistry, and biomedical engineering. He is actively engaged in advancing analytical methods for life sciences and materials research at Empa.