معرفی
Francesco S. Ruggeri is an Associate Professor in Physical Chemistry and Soft Matter, focusing on interdisciplinary research spanning biomolecular systems, nanotechnology, and analytical chemistry. His work addresses key challenges in neurodegenerative diseases, food safety, and material science.
Research interests include amyloid protein aggregation mechanisms, structural biology of biomolecules, and development of advanced analytical techniques for food contaminant detection. He employs cutting-edge methods such as atomic force microscopy and nanoscale spectroscopy to study protein-lipid interactions and biomolecular condensates.
Recent publications highlight innovations in portable mycotoxin screening systems and breakthroughs in understanding amyloid fibril formation dynamics. Ruggeri collaborates internationally on projects like the NanoNU-Marker initiative, advancing neurodegenerative disease research through nanoscale analysis.
He currently co-supervises PhD candidates in projects involving degenerative disease mechanisms, nanoscale chemistry, and functional surface analysis. His work has been featured in media discussions on dementia research and solar cell advancements.
