Giuseppe Sancataldo

Giuseppe Sancataldo is a Researcher (PHYS-06/A) in the Physics and Chemistry - Emilio Segrè Department at the University of Palermo, specializing in advanced optical techniques for biomedical and materials research. His work bridges physics, chemistry, and biology with a focus on developing and applying cutting-edge microscopy methods.

His research interests center on fluorescence microscopy techniques (particularly light-sheet and FLIM-phasor analysis), amyloid fibril dynamics, liquid-liquid phase separation, and nanomaterial-biological interactions. He develops novel imaging approaches to study water structuring, membrane biophysics, and photocatalytic materials. His instrumentation work includes acousto-optic deflectors for neuroscience applications and low-cost educational tools like smartphone polarimeters.

Analyzing his recent publications (2023-2025), key trends emerge: 1) Dominance of light-sheet microscopy for 3D biological imaging (embryos, brain tissues, zebrafish), 2) Pioneering use of FLIM-phasor analysis for amyloid maturation and membrane studies, 3) Strong focus on sustainable materials (cellulose composites, gold nanoparticle hybrids), and 4) Interdisciplinary applications spanning neurodegenerative disease modeling, environmental photocatalysis, and cultural heritage conservation.

Sancataldo teaches Error Theory with Laboratory for Physical Sciences students and maintains active research collaborations across biophysics and nanotechnology domains. His office hours are Fridays 3:00-5:00 PM at Building 18, Viale delle Scienze.