This focus bridges fundamental engineering with biomedical application. It merges the development of micro- and nano-structured carriers, such as core-shell particles and hybrid systems, with targeted disease treatment. The lab designs "smart" delivery vehicles that provide sustained release for conditions like Parkinson’s disease and infections, as well as dual-chemotherapeutic systems. By tailoring release kinetics, these technologies aim to replace invasive treatments with oral or implantable alternatives, ensuring high therapeutic efficacy while minimizing side effects and dosing frequency.

A dedicated pillar for food security and nutrition, this focus addresses the fragility of beneficial active ingredients. Our lab develops robust, food-grade encapsulation systems, often using algae-derived or food-waste polymers, to protect probiotics from harsh processing and stomach acids. This ensures high viability for gut health applications in humans and antibiotic-free disease management in aquaculture. Beyond protection, the research explores "food-to-food" fortification, creating edible delivery systems that seamlessly integrate bioactive nutrients into everyday diet staples.

This focus centers on the fundamental design and synthesis of advanced biocompatible and biodegradable materials, such as nature-derived polymers, biodegradable polymers, bioceramics, and novel materials. Our lab engineers sophisticated architectures, including floatable microcapsules and nanostructured particulate systems, to precisely control material properties and degradation rates. By integrating nanotechnology with sustainable chemistry, the research aims to optimize carrier performance for specific biological environments. This "materials-first" approach prioritizes the creation of economically viable and scalable platforms that are scientifically innovative and environmentally responsible.