Vittorio Saggiomo

Vittorio Saggiomo is an Associate Professor in BioNanoTechnology at Wageningen University & Research, with significant collaborations at University College Dublin and other institutions. His work bridges material science, microfluidics, and open science hardware development.

Research Interests include:

• 3D Printing Innovations
• Nanocomposite Material Development
• Open-Source Scientific Hardware
• Microplastic Detection Systems
• Algae-based Biopolymers
• Peptide Hydrogel Engineering

Recent Publications demonstrate expertise in:

• Low-cost microscopy solutions (EnderScope/ESPressoscope)
• Algae-derived 3D printing resins
• Optical waveguide biomaterials
• Open science frameworks for fluidics

Key Projects involve:

• Modular Microfluidic Catalysis Systems
• Self-optimizing Fluidic Technologies
• Microalgal Biorefineries for Food/Nutraceuticals
• Low-Field NMR/MRI Development

Academic Activities feature multiple oral presentations on open microfluidics and hardware at international conferences (2025) and workshop organization like the Wageningen Biodiversity Challenge.