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Flavio Romano is an Associate Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems and the Research Institute for Complexity. He also holds an office at the European Center for Living Technology (ECLT). His research focuses on theoretical and computational approaches to soft and hard materials, particularly in DNA nanotechnology, self-assembly, and complex systems.
His research interests span condensed matter physics, soft matter physics, computational modeling of nucleic acids, and complex systems analysis. He employs advanced simulation techniques such as coarse-grained modeling (e.g., oxDNA) to study DNA origami, self-assembling nanostructures, and molecular interactions in biological and synthetic systems.
The recent publications highlight a strong trend in designing programmable nanomaterials using DNA, inverse design strategies, and computational-experimental integration. His work bridges theoretical physics with practical applications in nanotechnology and biomedicine, particularly in nucleic acid delivery and nanostructure engineering.
He is involved in funded research projects including ALLIANCE, a PNRR-funded initiative on nucleic acid therapeutics delivery, and an Italo-French collaboration on DNA condensation. These projects reflect his focus on translational research in gene therapy platforms.
Romano teaches advanced courses in Condensed Matter Physics, Soft Matter Physics, and Computational Biology at both master’s and doctoral levels. His teaching emphasizes modeling and analysis of complex physical systems in biological and nanoscale contexts.
He is actively involved in interdisciplinary research teams, particularly in projects involving DNA nanotechnology and complex systems, collaborating with researchers in biophysics, chemistry, and materials science. His lab integrates computational modeling with experimental validation to advance the design of functional nanomaterials.
