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M.R-5627
What I've done
Highest degree
PhD
Current role
Scientist
Skills
Affinity chromatography Bioconjugation Biolayer Interferometry (BLI) Bioprocess Optimization Chromatography Conference presentations Confocal Microscopy Cryo-EM Downstream processing Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) Ferritin nanoparticles Grant Writing International collaboration Ion Exchange Chromatography Mammalian and Bacterial Cell culture Mass photometry Molecular biology PCR/qPCR Project Management Protein conjugation Protein Expression Protein Purification Scientific Writing SDS-PAGE Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC) Student supervision Translational in vitro studies Upstream processing Vaccine design
Achievement(s)
1st author peer-reviewed publication(s) Conference Poster(s) Conference Talks(s) Reviewed Publication(s)
Contribution to Project (1)
In my PhD, I engineered ferritin nanoparticles for vaccine applications, from mutation design and antigen fusion to production in bacterial, insect, and mammalian cells. I optimized purification and enzymatic conjugation methods, and applied advanced characterization (BLI, mass photometry, cryo-EM). I supervised MSc students, contributed substantially to a successful grant proposal, and expanded the project through international secondments in Rome and New York.
Contribution to Project (2)
I designed and performed in vitro assays to evaluate ferritin-based vaccine candidates with human dendritic cells. My role included planning experiments, coordinating collaborations for cytokine profiling, qPCR, and flow cytometry, and integrating results to demonstrate immune activation with clarity and rigor.
Contribution to Project (3)
For my MSc Erasmus thesis at BOKU, I developed a non-invasive method to monitor 3D cell cultures in perfusion bioreactors. Working with alginate and collagen scaffolds, I combined cell biology with engineering approaches to track viability and growth, gaining early experience in innovation and international collaboration.
What I'm looking for
Sector(s) of Interest
Industry Academia
Role(s) of Interest
Group Leader/Faculty/PI Postdoc Scientist
Research Fields & Keywords
Antigen display Bioconjugation bioengineering Biophysical studies of molecular interaction bioprocess development biotechnology Ferritin nanoparticles Ferritin vaccines molecular biology nanobiotechnology Nanoparticle characterization protein design protein engineering Protein expression and purification Protein vaccines structural biology translational research Vaccine design vaccines
Supervision preferences
I prefer working independently with occasional check-ins for feedback and discussion. I’m open to collaboration and enjoy being part of a team when it helps move things forward.
Career Goals
Group Leader/Faculty Industry Research Start-up
Countries of Interest
Canada Germany Netherlands Singapore Switzerland United Kingdom (UK) United States (US)
Need work permit/visa for
US, UK, Switzerland, Singapore, Canada
Location/City of Interest
US: Boston, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago.
UK: Cambridge, Oxford, London.
Switzerland: Zurich, Basel, Lausanne.
Canada: Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver.
Remote requirements
On-site Hybrid Remote
Other important criteria
I value working in ambitious and innovative environments where research has a real impact. Good mentorship, opportunities for international collaboration, and access to cutting-edge facilities are important to me. I also care about a positive, respectful team culture that supports both independence and collaboration. In addition, I am open to opportunities in bio-entrepreneurship, where science can be translated into real products with societal impact.
Contact and Links
Email, LinkedIn, Google Scholar