Francesca Ercole

Francesca Ercole serves as a Research Fellow at Monash University within the Drug Delivery, Disposition and Dynamics group. Her primary focus is on nanotechnology and polymer-based drug delivery systems development.

Her research expertise spans Drug Delivery, Nanotechnology, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, and Antioxidant Therapy. She engineers innovative materials including catechol-functionalized copolymers, metal-phenolic networks, and thermoresponsive systems to enhance drug stability and cellular protection against oxidative damage.

Recent publication trends (2022-2024) reveal concentrated work on nanoceria engineering, DNA-based capsules, and antioxidant polymers. These studies emphasize colloidal stability mechanisms, supramolecular assembly techniques, and oxidative stress attenuation strategies, indicating a clear trajectory toward multifunctional therapeutic platforms.

Dr. Ercole maintains active collaborations within Monash's research ecosystem and international networks, contributing significantly to drug delivery advancements through her 54 publications and ORCID-verified scholarly profile.