Marco Monopoli

Dr. Marco Monopoli is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Chemistry, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). His research focuses on understanding bio-nano interactions, particularly the protein corona formation around nanomaterials and its implications for nanomedicine, nanotoxicology, and environmental impact. He leads a multi-disciplinary team developing methods to characterize nanoparticle-protein corona complexes using advanced physicochemical and proteomic techniques.

• Academic Positions: Senior Lecturer (2016–present), Postdoctoral Researcher (2009–2015)
• Education: PhD in Pharmacology (University College Dublin, 2005–2009), Master’s in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 2005)

Dr. Monopoli’s research interests include biomaterials, drug delivery systems, and chronic disease diagnostics. He has pioneered studies on how nanoparticle surface properties influence biological interactions, with applications in personalized medicine and environmental safety.

His grants include funding from Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), European Commission (EU Horizon), and Enterprise Ireland for projects like Glyco-Nanoparticles for Nanomedicine and Sustainable Nanomaterial Design. Recent publications focus on nanoparticle corona dynamics, biomarker discovery, and immunomodulation strategies.

Dr. Monopoli is actively involved in educational initiatives, holding a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professional Education from RCSI.