Trevor Del Castillo

Trevor Del Castillo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). His research focuses on catalysis, materials chemistry, and biotechnology, with applications in mRNA delivery systems, nanomedicine, and sustainable energy solutions. He leads projects funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences.

Key research interests include designing robust catalysts for selective chemical transformations, developing targeted gene delivery vectors using Charge-Altering Releasable Transporters (CARTs), and advancing nitrogen fixation technologies using metallocene-mediated systems. His work combines experimental chemistry with high-throughput synthesis and mechanistic studies.

Publications span from foundational studies on palladium catalysis and nitrogen fixation (e.g., electrocatalytic ammonia production) to applied research in mRNA delivery to lungs and lymphocytes. Media coverage highlights his contributions to biocompatible materials and catalytic innovation.

He secured a federal grant (2019–2021) to explore structure-function relationships in CART-based mRNA delivery vectors. Collaborations span institutions globally, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to chemical challenges.