Prof. Dr. Francesco Stellacci

Profile

Academic positionFull Professor
Research fieldsThermodynamics and Kinetics as well as Properties of Phases and Microstructure of Materials,Physical Chemistry at Surfaces
KeywordsNanotechnology, Antivirals, Sustainable Materials, Nanomedicine, Solid-Liquid Interfaces

Current contact address

CountryGermany
CityPotsdam
InstitutionMax-Planck-Institut für Kolloid- und Grenzflächenforschung

Host during sponsorship

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Peter FratzlMax-Planck-Institut für Kolloid- und Grenzflächenforschung, Potsdam
Start of initial sponsorship22/12/2025

Programme(s)

2025Humboldt Research Award Programme (Global Minds Initiative Germany)

Nominator's project description

Professor Stellacci is internationally renowned for his work in materials and nanoscience that led to applications in environmental protection and in medicine. Recently, he has focused on sustainability, exploring innovative methods inspired by natural processes to recycle protein-based materials, for example from food waste. During his stay in Germany, he will extend these approaches to create innovative materials with superior properties that can be fully recycled into new forms at the end of their use.