Frank Scholle

Frank Scholle is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at North Carolina State University (NC State), affiliated with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. His research focuses on developing antimicrobial materials and photodynamic therapies to combat infectious pathogens. Key interests include nanotechnology-based antimicrobial coatings, antiviral textiles, and photodynamic inactivation mechanisms.

His work integrates material science, virology, and biomedical engineering, with applications in infection control, drug delivery, and surface functionalization. Notable projects involve quantum dots, copper-doped nanoparticles, and plant-derived compounds for antiviral activity. Recent studies address SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis and cytokine storm modulation using repurposed drugs like Vandetanib.

Dr. Scholle has contributed to standardized assays for viral infectivity and pioneered spray-coated antimicrobial surfaces. His interdisciplinary approach bridges fundamental research and translational applications, aiming to reduce the global threat of drug-resistant microbes and viral outbreaks.