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Piergiorgio Gentile
Universitat Politècnica de València, Newcastle University, Politecnico di Torino, Geltis srl
Research areas: Engineering · Biomedical Engineering · Bone Tissue Engineering Materials · Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications · Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
0000-0002-3036-6594
About
My research profile lies at the interface of polymer science, design and manufacturing, and cell biology within the field of bioengineering and tissue engineering. I am driven by the multiscale manufacture of synthetic and natural building blocks to achieve functional materials for unmet clinical needs.
Employment
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Universitat Politècnica de València Distinguished investigator2024 - Present
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Newcastle University Senior Lecturer in Bioengineering2020 - 2024
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Geltis srl CEO2016 - 2017
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Newcastle University Reader in Bionanotechnologies2015 - Present
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Newcastle University Lecturer in Bioengineering2015 - 2020
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University of Sheffield Postdoctoral research fellow within the UK EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing of Medical Devices - MeDe Innovation (EPSRC grant EP/K029592/1)2014 - 2015
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Geltis srl Innovation manager2013 - 2016
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University of Sheffield IEF Marie -Curie PostDoc Fellow2012 - 2014
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Politecnico di Torino PostDoc Fellow2010 - 2012
Education
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Newcastle University Recognition of D2 Fellow of the Higher Education (HE) Academy by Newcastle University’s Single Recognition Panel2017 - Present
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Newcastle University Recognition of D1 Associate Fellow of the Higher Education (HE) Academy by Newcastle University’s Single Recognition Panel2016 - Present
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Politecnico di Torino Licensed professional engineer2007 - Present
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Politecnico di Torino European Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering2007 - 2009
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Politecnico di Torino M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering2004 - 2006
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Politecnico di Torino B.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering2001 - 2004
Projects & Funding
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Process Control and Novel Materials for the Reactive Jet Impingement Process Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council2021 - 2026
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Point-of-care of skin wounds via automated therapeutic Layer-by-Layer coatings Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council2021 - 2022
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Computation modelling and experimental validation of the drug delivery from multifunctional nanoparticles for cancer treatment Royal Society2021 - 2023
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EPSRC DTP Studentship Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council2021 - 2025
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Antibacterial coatings for orthopaedic implants ORUK2021 - 2023
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Hybrid Layer-by-Layer Deposition System for fighting infections in orthopaedic implants Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council2020 - 2021
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EPSRC DTP Studentship Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council2019 - 2023
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EPSRC DTP Studentship Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council2019 - 2023
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EPSRC DTP Studentship Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council2018 - 2022
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Active aGeIng and Osteoporosis: The next challenge for smarT nanobiOmaterials and 3D technologies (GIOTTO) European Commission2018 - 2023
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IMPRESS Knowledge Exchange Award EPSRC2017 - 2018
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Nanostructured & Biomimetic Ceramic-Polymer Composites for Skeletal Tissue Regeneration European Commission2012 - 2014
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IT Compagnia Sanpaolo - Grant “Generazione impresa Compagnia di San Paolo2011 - 2011
Publications (151)
- Camu camu (Myrciaria dubia) polyphenols modulate rice starch digestibility after thermal complexation but not during storage Save
- Comparative impact of white and black garlic on intestinal homeostasis: barrier protection, inflammation and microbiota modulation Save
- Developing a Bone-Mimicking Microenvironment: Surface Coating Method for Investigating Bone Remodeling in Vitro Save
- Alginate edible films as delivery systems for green tea polyphenols Save
- A GENERAL MULTI-STRATUM MODEL FOR A NANOFUNCTIONALIZED RELEASING CAPSULE: A COMPUTATIONAL STUDY Save
- Alkaline Extraction and Ultrasound-Assisted Valorization of Pectin from Theobroma Biomass: A Comparative Study of T. Cacao, T. Grandiflorum, and T. Bicolor Save
- Analytical and biological characterization of Gellan Gum-Pomegranate Peel Extract hydrogel: combining mechanical, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and pro-regenerative properties for cartilage healing Save
- Gellan gum/tannic acid hydrogels for cartilage repair: the versatile role of tannic acid as green crosslinker conferring antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties Save
- Layer-by-layer assembly: advancing skin repair, one layer at a time Save
- Revolutionizing gut health: advances in encapsulation strategies for probiotics and bioactive molecules Save
- Valorization of metabolite-enriched carbohydrates from Theobroma biomass via ultrasound-assisted alkaline extraction Save
- Layer-by-Layer Nanoparticle Assembly for Biomedicine: Mechanisms, Technologies, and Advancement via Acoustofluidics Save
- Bioprinted High-Cell-Density Laminar Scaffolds Stimulate Extracellular Matrix Production in Osteochondral Co-Cultures Save
- Editorial: A new age for articular cartilage: from bench to beside of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine in cartilage tissue repair Save
- Effectiveness of gellan gum scaffolds loaded with Boswellia serrata extract for in-situ modulation of pro-inflammatory pathways affecting cartilage healing Save
- Enhancing analysis of neo-formed contaminants in two relevant food global commodities: Coffee and cocoa Save
- Exploiting residual cocoa biomass to extract advanced materials as building blocks for manufacturing nanoparticles aimed at alleviating formation-induced oxidative stress on human dermal fibroblasts Save
- From cocoa waste to sustainable bioink: valorising pectin for circular economy-driven tissue engineering Save
- Layer-by-layer assembly of nanotheranostic particles for simultaneous delivery of docetaxel and doxorubicin to target osteosarcoma Save
- Multimodal layer-by-layer nanoparticles: a breakthrough in gene and drug delivery for osteosarcoma Save