Lab Alumni

Making significant contributions across academia, industry, and healthcare.

Our lab alumni have gone on to make significant contributions across academia, industry, and healthcare. Many hold prestigious positions in universities, pharmaceutical companies, and biotech startups worldwide. Their success reflects the strong foundation in innovation, interdisciplinary research, and collaboration fostered at the Lamprou Lab. We’re proud to see our alumni shaping the future of science and medicine.

Postdoctoral Researchers

Dr Oriol Ymbern Llorens (2024/25, Queen’s University Belfast), National Institutes of Health (NIH) project in The molecular underpinning of eye and brain calcification.
Dr Maria Lucia Briuglia (2017/18, University of Strathclyde), European Commission project in Revolutionising Downstream Processing of Monoclonal Antibodies by Continuous Template-Assisted Membrane Crystallization (AMECRYS) -> Entrepreneur.
Dr Vijay Srirambhatla (2014-2018, University of Strathclyde), Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Project in Computationally Designed Templates for Exquisite Control of Polymorphic Form (CPOSS). -> CMAC.
Dr Ensieh Seyed Hosseini (2016/17, University of Strathclyde), European Commission project in Revolutionising Downstream Processing of Monoclonal Antibodies by Continuous Template-Assisted Membrane Crystallization (AMECRYS) -> University of Glasgow (UK).
Dr Rajni M. Bhardwaj (2013/14, University of Strathclyde), EPSRC project in Computationally Designed Templates for Exquisite Control of Polymorphic Form (CPOSS). -> Senior Research Scientist at Eli Lilly and Company, US.

Research Assistants

Dr Giulia Pitzanti (2021/22, Queen's University Belfast).
Miss Rabbab Oun (2015, University of Strathclyde), EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) project in Biodegradable dynamic drug delivery systems. -> University of Strathclyde (UK).
Mr David Keers (2014/15, University of Strathclyde), University of Strathclyde Knowledge Exchange Development Fund (KEDF) in Nanoparticles for agricultural pest control: new market sector engagement. -> Medical Laboratory Assistant at The National Health Service (NHS), UK.
Mr David Mackie (2013/14, University of Strathclyde), University of Strathclyde Dragons’ Den Award, Project: A New Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) based Bio-Chemical Sensor System. -> Post-Doc at the University of Strathclyde (UK).

Technical Staff

Collette O'Hagan (2020-2025, Queen's University Belfast), Technician in Industrial Pharmaceutics

Research Visitors

Mr Fabrizio Villapiano (2025, Queen’s University Belfast), PhD Research Visitor from the Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II (Italy), Project: Development of hybrid lipid-polymer NPs by microfluidics.
Ms Maryam Arif (2024/25, Queen’s University Belfast), PhD Research Visitor from the University of Galway (Ireland), Project: Microfluidics in the manufacturing of lipid nanoparticles encapsulating cytotoxic drugs against cancer cells.
Miss Carmela Tommasino (2023/24, Queen’s University Belfast), PhD Research Visitor from the University of Salerno (Italy), Project: Design and Development of Drug-Loaded 3D Scaffolds using Vat Photo Polymerization 3D Printing for Bone Tissue Engineering.
Dr Elide Zingale (2023/24, Queen’s University Belfast), PhD Research Visitor from the University of Catania (Italy), Project: 3D Printed implants for ophthalmic delivery of natural molecules.
Miss Robyn Macartney (2023, Queen’s University Belfast), PhD Research Visitor from Ulster University, Project: The manufacturing of Multifunctional Scaffolds for effective diabetic wound care.
Miss Eliska Petrov (2023, Queen’s University Belfast), PhD Research Visitor from the University of Chemistry and Technology (Czech Republic), Project: Development of imiquimod-loaded microneedles for dermal application.
Mr Bryce Barber (2023, Queen’s University Belfast), PhD Research Visitor from Monash University (Australia), Project: 3D printed solid dosage forms.
Miss Aysel Yilmaz (2023, Queen's University Belfast), PhD Research Visitor from the Gazi Üniversitesi - Ankara (Turkey), Project: 3D Printed Solid Oral Dosage Forms.
Miss Sofia Moroni (2022/23, Queen's University Belfast), PhD Research Visitor from the Università degli Studi di Urbino "Carlo Bo" (Italy), Project: 3D & 4D Bioprinting in the fight against breast cancer.
Mr Eronildo Alves Pinto Junior (2022, Queen’s University Belfast), PhD Research Visitor from the UNICAMP Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Brazil). Project: Hydrogel-Based Bioinks for 3D Bioprinting in Tissue Engineering.
Ms Federica Sommonte (2022, Queen’s University Belfast), Ph.D. Visitor from the University of Bari “Aldo Moro” (Italy). Project: 3D Printed Microfluidic Devices for the Formulation of Lipid Nanoparticles.
Ms Maria Lazaridou (2021/22, Queen’s University Belfast), Ph.D. Visitor from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece). Project: 3D Bioprinted chitosan-based hydrogel scaffolds for wound healing applications.
Mr Ernest Man (2021, Queen’s University Belfast), Ph.D. Visitor from the University of Strathclyde (UK).
Mr Raúl Cazorla-Luna (2021, Queen’s University Belfast), Ph.D. Visitor from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid (Spain). Project: Innovative Technologies for Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
Miss Giulia Pitzanti (2020, Queen’s University Belfast), Ph.D. Visitor from the Università degli studi di Cagliari (Italy) under the Erasmus+ Programme. Project: 3D Printed Microneedle Delivery Systems.
Miss Cláudia Martins (2020, Queen’s University Belfast), Ph.D. Visitor from the Universidade do Porto (Portugal) under the Nano2Clinic COST Action Short Term Scientific Mission (STSM) Grants. Project: Exploiting the Usefulness of Microfluidic Devices to Manufacture Novel Cancer Nanomedicines.
Ms Inês Teixeira (2019, Queen’s University Belfast), Ph.D. Visitor from the Universidade do Porto (Portugal) under the Erasmus+ Programme. Project: Microfluidic Nanoformulations for Neurodegenerative Disorders.
Mr Mayank Patel (2016, University of Strathclyde), Ph.D. Visitor from the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) Mumbai (India) under the Newton-Bhabha Ph.D. Placement, Project: Assessing anticancer nanomedicines.
Mr Varun Singh Kushway (2016, University of Strathclyde), Ph.D. visitor from the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER; India) under the Commonwealth Split-site (Ph.D.) Scholarships, Project: Novel Polymer-Drug conjugates for cancer therapy.
Mr Jatin Mistry (2016, University of Strathclyde), Ph.D. visitor from the University of Nottingham, Project: Spin coated isatin thiosemicarbazone-blended polymer films as coatings for biomaterial applications.
Miss Catherine Jimenez (2016, University of Strathclyde), Research Assistant from the University of Costa Rica. -> Ph.D. Student in UK.
Miss Ridade Sayin (2014, University of Strathclyde), Ph.D. visitor from Purdue University (US). -> Post-Doc in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT; US).

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) & Engineering Doctorate (EngD) Researchers:

Miss Aikaterini Dedeloudi (Oct 2021 - Mar 2025, Queen's University Belfast), Project: 3D Printed Implants for Long-Acting Drug Delivery for Bone Cancer. Lead Supervisor.
Miss Meabh Doherty (Oct 2020 – Sep 2024, Queen's University Belfast), Project: Enhancing the radiosensitivity of prostate cancer by targeting treatment resistance in hypoxic tumour cells. Co-Supervisor.
Miss Eman Jaradat (Jan 2021 - Jun 2024, Queen's University Belfast), Project: Microfluidic Platforms for the Production of Nanomedicines for Cancer Therapy. Lead Supervisor.
Mr Edward Weaver (Oct 2020 - Dec 2023, Queen's University Belfast), Project: Sustainable Microfluidic Production of Lipid-Based Nanoformulations for the Delivery of Biologics and Small Molecules. Lead Supervisor.
Miss Essyrose Mathew (Oct 2019 - Dec 2022, Queen's University Belfast), Project: Novel Delivery Systems for Transdermal and Intradermal Drug Delivery. Lead Supervisor.
Miss Francesca Corduas (Oct 2019 - Dec 2022, Queen's University Belfast), Project: Next Generation Drug-Eluting Meshes for Tissue Engineering Applications. Lead Supervisor.
Mrs Febri Annuryanti (Oct 2019 – Sep 2022, Queen's University Belfast), Project: Design and Development of Precisely Engineered Long-acting Drug Delivery Systems to the Eye. Co- Supervisor.
Miss Eleonora Paladino (Oct 2015 – Sep 2019, University of Strathclyde; National Physical Laboratory (NPL) – Scottish Hub funded), Project: Metrology for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Understanding activity from surface sub-microscale chemistry. Lead Supervisor.
Miss Carlota Mendez Torrecillas (Oct 2014 – Sep 2018, University of Strathclyde; EPSRC DTC CMAC Funded), Project: Process and Product Understanding of Rapid and Continuous Wet Granulation. Lead Supervisor.
Mr Muhammad Taufiq Bin Mohd Jailani (Dec 2014 – May 2018, University of Strathclyde; Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) Malaysian Government Agency Ph.D. Studentship), Project: Formulation of Targeted Drug Loaded Nanoparticles for Lung Cancer Therapy. Lead Supervisor.
Miss Sarah Brozio (Oct 2014 – Mar 2018, University of Strathclyde; EPSRC Doctoral Training Grant - DTA Funded), Project: Exploiting the potential of foams from foam-nesting frogs for drug delivery and tissue engineering applications. Co-Supervisor.
Mrs Elanor Brammer (Oct 2013 – Sep 2017, University of Strathclyde; EPSRC DTC CMAC Funded), Project: Scalable Oral Dose Formulations. Co-Supervisor.
Mr Ivan Hall Barrientos (Oct 2013 – Sep 2017, University of Strathclyde; EPSRC DTC Medical Devices Funded), Project: A Tissue-Engineered Approach to Hernia Repair. -> Post-Doc at the University of Strathclyde (UK). Lead Supervisor.
Mr Davide Erbogasto (Oct 2013 – Sep 2017, University of Strathclyde; EPSRC DTC Medical Devices Funded), Project: Smart’ Shunt Catheter Materials and Devices for the Treatment of Hydrocephalus. Co-Supervisor.
Miss Inês Moreira (Nov 2013 – May 2017, University of Strathclyde; Marie Curie Research Fellow), Project: Responsive emulsifiers based on peptide self-assembly. Co-Supervisor.
Mr David Mallinson (Nov 2013 – Apr 2017, University of Strathclyde; EPSRC Doctoral Training Grant - DTA Funded), Project: Probing Biomaterial-Protein Interactions. Lead Supervisor.
Mr Fraser Mabbott (Oct 2012 – Sep 2016, University of Strathclyde; EPSRC DTC CMAC Funded), Project: Towards understanding fouling mechanisms in continuous crystallisation processes. Co-Supervisor.
Miss Laura Martinez Marcos (Oct 2012 – Sep 2016, University of Strathclyde; EPSRC DTC CMAC Funded), Project: Development and control of pharmaceutical solids using extrusion and granulation. -> GlaxoSmithKline plc, UK. Co-Supervisor.
Mr Daniel (Dan) Irving (Oct 2011 – Sep 2015, University of Strathclyde; EPSRC DTC Medical Devices Funded), Project: Optimisation of the HINS-light technology for the improved control of infection during ENT procedures involving endoscopy. Co-Supervisor.
Mr James McSorley (Oct 2011 – Sep 2015, University of Strathclyde; SULSA Funded), Project: New Interventions to Inhibit and Disrupt Biofilms Using Lamellarsome Formulations. Joint Supervisor.
Mr Scott Davidson (Oct 2012 – Mar 2016, University of Strathclyde; EPSRC Doctoral Training Grant - DTA Funded, Project: Bio-inspired silica: development for drug delivery applications and biocompatibility. -> University of Strathclyde (UK). Joint Supervisor.
Mr Raza Syed Atif (Oct 2010 – Sep 2013, University of Strathclyde; Pakistan Government Funded), Project: Exploring the effects of crystallisation on the solid-state structures of Cyclosporine A. -> Punjab University (Pakistan). Co-Supervisor.

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Students

Mr Siyuyang Wu (Oct 2022 – Sep 2024, Queen’s University Belfast), Project: 3D Printing in the Manufacturing of Vascular Grafts. Lead Supervisor.
Mr Chinnakrit Prasertwongsa (Jan 2015 – Feb 2016, University of Strathclyde; Thai Government Scholarship), Project: Process Analytical Technology in Tablet Manufacturing. Lead Supervisor.
Mr Yasir Jarad (Jan 2013 – Feb 2014, University of Strathclyde; Iraqi Scholarship), Project: Supramolecular assemblies: A new rout to controlled drug delivery and scaffold for tissue engineering. Lead Supervisor.

Master of Research (MRes) Students

Mr David Andrew Keers (Sep 2013 – Oct 2014, University of Strathclyde), Projet: Toxicity and drug delivery ability of bio-inspired silica nanoparticles. -> RA at University of Strathclyde (UK). Lead Supervisor.
Mr Adebayo Emmanuel Aibinu (Sep 2012 – Oct 2013, University of Strathclyde), Project: The potential of polymeric nanoparticles for oral delivery of insulin. -> Ph.D. Student. Joint Supervisor.

Master (e.g. MSc, MChem) Students

Mr Davids Simasiku (2025, Queen’s University Belfast), MSc in Industrial Pharmaceutics, Project: Improving 3D-printed tablet formulations: The role of Disintegrants in Amorphous Solid Dispersions.
Ms Fatima Farzeen (2024, Queen’s University Belfast), MSc in Industrial Pharmaceutics, Project: 3D Printed scaffolds in congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
Mr Bader Kharaibet (2023, Queen’s University Belfast), MSc in Industrial Pharmaceutics, Project: Microfluidics in the development of Nanomedicines.
Miss Afra Paleel (2023, Queen’s University Belfast), Master’s student from King’s College London (UK), Project: Novel 3D printed implants to prevent scarring in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.
Mr Edward O’Connor (2020/21, Queen’s University Belfast), MSc in Industrial Pharmaceutics, Project: Microfluidic approach for the Delivery of Biologics.
Mr Tingjun Shen (2020/21, Queen’s University Belfast), MSc in Industrial Pharmaceutics, Project: Development of implantable medical devices for cardiovascular applications using 3D printing.
Miss Verónica García Fernández-Luna (2015/16, University of Strathclyde), MSc in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Project: Formation of honeycomb structured polymer films via breath figure templating. -> Research Assistant at IMDEA Materials, Spain.
Miss Chanita Bowornsaksit (2014/15, University of Strathclyde), MSc in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Project: Preparation and Characterisation of free flowing solid lipid based drug delivery systems using a twin screw extruder. -> R&D Pharmacist at Millimed Thailand Co. Ltd in Thailand.
Mr Iain MacKinnon (2014/15, University of Strathclyde), MSc in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Project: Surface templating of pharmaceutical polymorphs.
Mr Kerr Samson (2014/15, University of Strathclyde), MSc in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Project: Stent modification using bioactive plasticisers. -> Ph.D. Student.
Mr Fotios Baxevanis (2012/13, University of Strathclyde), MSc in Pharmaceutical Analysis, Project: Bio- inspired silica nanoparticles as drug delivery agents. -> Ph.D. Student at Bath University (UK).
Miss Amber McFarlane (2012/13, University of Strathclyde), MChem, Project: A study of the stability of Liposomes.
Mr Kasim Qureshi (2012/13, University of Strathclyde), MSc in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Project: Computer programming using visual basic for pharmaceutical applications.

Erasmus Students

Ms Federica Piazza (2025, Queen’s University Belfast), Erasmus student from the Università degli Studi di Pavia (Italy), Project: Lipid Nanosystems by microfluidics for ocular applications.
Ms Julia Krysztofiak (2024, Queen’s University Belfast), Visiting Student from Poznan University of Medical Sciences (Poland), Project: 3D printed microneedles in the treatment of depressive disorders.
Miss Justine Wagaman (2023, Queen’s University Belfast), Visiting Student from Smith College, Greater Philadelphia (USA), Project: Microfluidics in the manufacturing of size-tunable nanoparticles for efficient mucus penetration.
Miss Isabella Dalessio (2023, Queen's University Belfast), Erasmus student from the Università degli Studi di Urbino "Carlo Bo" (Italy), Project: Electrospun Nanofibers for diagnosis and treatment of diabetes.
Miss Costanza Fratini (2022/23, Queen's University Belfast), Erasmus student from the Università degli Studi di Urbino "Carlo Bo" (Italy), Project: 3D printed drug delivery systems on the Treatment of Diabetic Wounds.
Miss Giulia Tomassetti (2021/22, Queen's University Belfast), Erasmus student from the Università degli Studi di Urbino "Carlo Bo" (Italy), Project: 3D Printing in Cancer Therapy.
Mr Matteo Di Luca (2021/22, Queen’s University Belfast), Erasmus student from the Università degli Studi di Pavia (Italy), Project: 3D printed biodegradable implants for effective cancer treatment.
Mr Alessandro Triacca (2021, Queen’s University Belfast), Erasmus student from the Università di Pavia (Italy), Project: 3D Printed Drug Delivery Systems for Ear Therapy.
Miss Giulia Ballacchino (2020/21, Queen’s University Belfast), Erasmus student from the Università di Pavia (Italy), Project: 3D Printed microfluidic chips for the production of Nanomedicines.
Miss Sara Basile (2020/21, Queen’s University Belfast), Erasmus student from the Università di Pavia (Italy), Project: 3D Printing in vascular access for haemodialysis.
Miss Francesca Caravaggio (2020, Queen’s University Belfast), Erasmus student from the Università di Pavia (Italy), Project: Emerging Technologies (3D Printing, Electrospinning) in Nephrology.
Miss Caterina Mancinelli (2019, Queen’s University Belfast), Erasmus student from the Università degli Studi di Urbino "Carlo Bo" (Italy), Project: Fabrication and Characterisation of 3D Printed Mesh Implants.
Miss Jessica Montiel Carvalho (2019, Queen’s University Belfast), Visiting Graduate Student Researcher from the Universidad de Navarra (Spain). Project: 3D Printing Technologies for Tissue Engineering Applications.
Miss Nerea Garitano Larrea (2019, Queen’s University Belfast), Visiting Graduate Student Researcher from the Universidad de Navarra (Spain). Project: 3D Printing Technologies for Tissue Engineering Applications.
Miss Anita Palagi (2019, Queen’s University Belfast), Visiting Student from the Istituto Tecnico Tecnologico e. Fermi Lucca (Italy), under the intern Europe programme. Project: 3D Printing of Medical Devices.
Miss Gaia Barbetti (2019, Queen’s University Belfast), Visiting Student from the Istituto Tecnico Tecnologico Sarrocchi (Italy), under the intern Europe programme. Project: 3D Printing of Medical Devices.
Miss Anna Delama (2019, Queen’s University Belfast), Erasmus+ student from the Università degli Studi di Pavia (Italy), Project: Nanoformulations in the Prevention of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy (CIN).
Miss Elisa Plati (2017/18, University of Kent), Erasmus+ student from the Università Di Pavia (Italy), Project: Nanoformulations for the Prevention and Treatment of Renal Diseases.
Miss Mariana Guimarães Sá Correia (2016, University of Strathclyde), Erasmus+ student from the Universidade do Porto (Portugal), Project: Microfluidic Lipid Nano formulations. -> Ph.D. Student at Bath University (UK).
Miss Sandra Ergueta Carballo (2014, University of Strathclyde), Erasmus+ student, Project: Biochemical and biophysical properties of Engystomops pustulosus and Leptodactylus fuscus nesting foam.
Miss Petra Štěrbová (2013, University of Strathclyde), Erasmus+ student from the Veterinární a Farmaceutická Univerzita Brno (Czech Republic), Project: Is Coffee Harmful or Healthful? -> Ph.D. Student.
Miss Maria Lucia Briuglia (2012/13, University of Strathclyde), Erasmus+ student from the University in Catania (Italy). -> Ph.D. Student at CMAC, UK.