NanoLab Graz
Our Mission
At the crossroads of nano- and biotechnology, we drive precision tools that empower healthcare, environmental stewardship, and industrial bioprocessing.
NanoLab Graz is a research-driven laboratory at the interface of nanotechnology and biotechnology. Our team brings together expertise in molecular biology, upstream and downstream bioprocessing, and materials science to develop analytical tools and biotechnological applications with tangible impact. We connect fundamental research with applied solutions, enabling innovation across healthcare, industry, and environmental technologies.
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
We develop selective particles that ultrasensitively label and enrich disease-specific biomarkers — for early and reliable diagnoses.
Yeast physiology
Determination of physiological state, DNA content, and age provides predictions for process progression.
Targeted binding protein synthesis
Tailor-made binding proteins with the highest affinity and specificity — perfect molecular tools for biosensors and diagnostics.
Precision nanoparticles
Design of nanoparticles that enable cell manipulation and separation.
Yeast cell age analysis
Advanced analytical techniques decipher metabolic and aging processes in yeast cells. Our age fractionation provides insights for bioprocess optimization.
Molecular precision in drug delivery
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 of NanoLab
Dr.-Ing.
Marco Eigenfeld , BSc MSc
Deputy head and lab lead NanoLab Graz
Ready for the future of bio-nano research?