Marco Carofiglio

Marco Carofiglio is a Fixed-term Assistant Professor at the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT) of the Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy. His research bridges experimental physics, nanotechnology, and biomedical applications, with a focus on sonodynamic therapy, acoustophoresis, and lab-on-chip systems.

• Scientific Branch: PHYS-03/A - Experimental Physics of Matter and Applications (Area 0002: Physical Sciences)
• ERC Sectors: PE11_9 - Nanomaterials Engineering; LS7_3 - Nanomedicine
• SDG Alignment: Goal 3 - Good Health and Well-being

His interdisciplinary work combines nanomaterials engineering with cancer therapy, particularly through ultrasound-driven approaches. He contributes to teaching programs in Chemical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, and Mathematical Engineering, supervising PhD researchers and collaborating on undergraduate physics courses.

Marco participates in medical diagnostic patents related to sonoluminescence imaging and nanoparticle-based therapies. His recent publications highlight applications of nanomaterials in oncology, including treatments for colorectal cancer, osteosarcoma, and advanced drug delivery systems using acoustic and optical stimuli.