César Rodriguez-Emmenegger

Prof. Dr. César Rodriguez-Emmenegger is a leading researcher at RWTH Aachen University, heading the DWI - Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials. His work focuses on developing adaptive biointerfaces and active synthetic cells through interdisciplinary approaches combining polymer chemistry, biophysics, and biomedical engineering. The group's research balances antifouling properties with multivalent interactions to create surfaces capable of autonomous environmental response.

• Education: Chemical Engineering (2001-2006), PhD in Biophysics (2007-2012)

Key research areas include hemocompatible coatings for medical devices, antimicrobial wound dressings, and dendrimersome-based synthetic cells. Recent publications emphasize green solvent synthesis, ECMO system coatings, and titanium implant modifications. Projects like Heart2.0 and EVPRO translate findings into clinical applications.

Scientific Awards:

• 2020 Innovation Sprint RWTH
• 2015 Polymer Chemistry Emerging Investigators
• 2014 Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Fellowship
• 2012-2013 Alexander von Humboldt Postdoc
• 2000-2001 Chemistry Olympiad bronze medals

The group actively trains PhD students (Jonas Quandt, Joseph Anton, Lena Witzdam) and collaborates through institutions like the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia. Current work explores self-regulated thromboprotection, superselective interfaces, and enzyme immobilization platforms.