Meet the Team

Peter is by training an organic chemist, with expertise in supramolecular and macromolecular chemistry. He is fascinated by nature’s solutions for complex molecular systems and works now on the development of dynamic and bio-inspired nanomaterials.
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Yijie obtained her undergraduate Bachelor’s degree at Wuhan University in Pharmacy. After that, she obtained a Master’s degree at Qinghai University in Radioactive Medicine. She is an expert on biochemical and medicine-related aspects of nanomaterials, which is the main focus of her PhD project. Yijie has a cute cat named Champagne – cheers! (Bachelor in Pharmacy / Master in Radioactive Medicine)

Amy graduated with a Bachelor degree in Material Science and Engineering from McMaster University in Ontario, Canada. Her PhD project focuses on biomaterials for the 3D printing of functional structures. Amy is highly engaged in student/research societies, she is an ambassador for Women in Engineering and an advocate for EDI matters. Outside of uni, Amy enjoys musicals and theatrical plays. (Bachelor in Materials Engineering, minor in Biology)

Lilah obtained her Master’s in Biochemistry and Food Science at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Israel). She is joining us in co-supervision with the group of Cordelia Selomulya and will develop biopolymer-based edible coatings to improve the function and storage of food products (Master of Science – Biochemistry, Food Science and Nutrition)

Joanna obtained a First Class Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Product Engineering and Pharmacology from the University of New South Wales in Sydney. She is designing protein-based biopolymers and functional hydrogels for 3D printing applications. Her new hydrogel materials offer a high level of structural and functional control after printing and can be used to mimic the native biochemical environment of tissue (Bachelor in Chemical Product Engineering/Pharmacology)

Saluo obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the Harbin Engineering University (China), and a Master’s Degree in Science in Engineering Polymers and Composites from the University of Sheffield (UK). He is developing enzyme-based biopolymers as functional and therapeutic materials. (Master of Science in Engineering – Polymers and Composites)

Jonas studied Biomedicinal Chemistry at the University of Mainz (Germany) and has a strong background in biopolymers and organic chemistry. Combining these skills, he is now working on new protein-based nanoparticles. (Master of Science – Biomedicinal Chemistry)

Vinod graduated with a Masters degree in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal in India. In his PhD project, he is now applying his passion for organic and bio-inspired chemistry for the development of dynamic polysaccharide-based nanomaterials. Vinod is an avid cricket player and enjoys listening to Bollywood music in his free time. (BS-MS Dual Degree in Chemistry)

Luca obtained her Bachelor degree in Biochemistry at the University of Ulm (Germany) and her Master of Science in Chemistry at the University of Stuttgart (Germany). She is an expert for bioinspired and functional (bio)materials and currently holds a prestigious Scientia PhD scholarship for her graduate studies in our group. (Master of Science – Chemistry)

Rakib obtained his Bachelor degree in Nanotechnology from the SRM University in Tamil Nadu (India) and later studied Biomedical Engineering at the University of Sydney (Australia). Rakib has strong expertise in nanotechnology, tissue engineering and biomedical research. His main focus is on the development of dynamic biopolymer-based materials. (Master of Professional Engineering – Biomedical)

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated new team members who enjoy science and are excited about challenges.
More information about open positions and the application process can be found below. Interested students and researchers are welcome to get in touch with us via email or the contact form.

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