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Rico completed undergraduate studies at the University of Bristol, UK, and a brief period working as a research associate in inorganic synthesis. He returned to physical chemistry at Bristol to complete his PhD under the supervision of Julian Eastoe, Terence Cosgrove, and Peter Dowding. In 2009, Rico moved to Australia for a post-doc position at the University of Melbourne, focusing on the dynamics of fundamental forces in deformable droplet and bubble systems. In July 2012, he began his role as a lecturer in physical chemistry at Monash University. Rico's research interests include soft colloidal systems, bespoke functional stabilizers, and the fundamental surface forces in biological systems. His work on self-assembly is vital for understanding biological processes and developing complex materials for drug delivery and templating. He employs small-angle neutron scattering as a tool to analyze the structures and interactions of nano-structured soft matter systems, running experiments at leading neutron sources. Rico is particularly interested in complex multi-component systems and their interactions, as well as in stimulus-responsive stabilizers that adapt to varying conditions.
Monash University • Melbourne, Australia
Teaching and researching physical chemistry, focusing on soft colloidal systems and their applications in biological contexts.
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