Juan Pablo Fuenzalida Werner

Juan Pablo Fuenzalida Werner is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, University of Navarra. He is also a Ramón y Cajal Fellow, focusing on protein engineering and supramolecular materials for biomedical and environmental technologies.

• Education:
  • PhD in Chemistry from University of Münster (Germany)
  • PhD in Biochemistry from University of Hyderabad (India)

His research spans protein-polysaccharide interactions, fluorescent proteins, and biohybrid photonic devices. Key areas include:

• Engineering protein-based polymers and nanobodies
• Stability enhancement of biohybrid light-emitting diodes
• Supramolecular material design for biomedical applications
• Environmental technology applications of protein systems

Recent work shows strong trends in:

• Fluorescent protein integration with nanomaterials
• Thermophilicity prediction using AI
• Optoacoustic imaging technologies
• Biohybrid LED systems

Scientific Awards:

• Ramón y Cajal Fellowship

He leads the SUMBET research group focused on Supramolecular Materials for Biomedical and Environmental Technologies, with significant contributions to protein engineering and biophotonic applications. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches combining biochemistry, material science, and nanotechnology.