Competencies in Bio- and Nanotechnology
Interdisciplinary expertise in nanotechnology, biosciences and molecular diagnostics.
Our Mission
At the crossroads of nano- and biotechnology, we drive precision tools that empower healthcare, environmental stewardship, and industrial bioprocessing.
Yeast physiology
Deciphering cellular aging and metabolism to optimize bioprocess workflows.
Selective separation
Engineering high-resolution techniques to isolate targets from complex mixtures.
Nanoparticle engineering
Designing MIPs & functionalized MNPs with bespoke surface chemistries.
Research Highlights
Smart nanoparticles
Yeast physiology
Targeted binding protein synthesis
We develop selective particles that ultrasensitively label and enrich disease-specific biomarkers — for early and reliable diagnoses.
Determination of physiological state, DNA content, and age provides predictions for process progression.
Tailor-made binding proteins with the highest affinity and specificity — perfect molecular tools for biosensors and diagnostics.
Precision nanoparticles
Yeast cell age analysis
Molecular precision in drug delivery
Design of nanoparticles that enable cell manipulation and separation.
Advanced analytical techniques decipher metabolic and aging processes in yeast cells. Our age fractionation provides insights for bioprocess optimization.
Intelligent nanocarriers deliver therapeutics with pinpoint accuracy — minimizing side effects, maximizing efficacy, and opening new therapeutic avenues.
Our Team
Assoz.-Prof. Dr. Sebastian Schwaminger
Head NanoLab Graz
Dr.-Ing. Marco Eigenfeld
Deputy head and lab manager NanoLab Graz