John Capobianco

John Capobianco, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Concordia University and holds the Honorary Concordia University Research Chair in Nanoscience. His research focuses on lanthanide-doped nanoparticles, upconversion luminescence, and biomedical applications.

• PhD, University of Geneva

Key research areas include:

• Nanomaterials synthesis and spectroscopy
• Upconversion for biomedical imaging
• Drug delivery systems
• Photodynamic therapy for cancer treatment
• Optical thermometry and sensing

Recent publications highlight advancements in:

• X-ray detection via photochromic nanoparticles
• Lipid-coated nanoparticles for lung permeation
• Cooperative energy transfer in Yb3+/Eu3+ complexes
• Biocompatible nanomaterials for secure information storage
• Pr3+-doped radiosensitizers for glioblastoma therapy

Scientific recognitions:

• Honorary Concordia University Research Chair in Nanoscience

Teaching includes undergraduate and graduate courses in inorganic chemistry and spectroscopy. His work bridges fundamental material science with applied biomedical engineering, emphasizing optical properties and therapeutic applications of lanthanide-based nanomaterials.