Vincent Mukwaya
Current status
About me
With a solid foundation in applied chemistry and Materials Science, I’ve carved out a niche at the crossroads of materials science and synthetic biology. My passion is translating membranized coacervate systems and microreactors from the bench to real-world solutions—whether that’s smart drug delivery, reusable biocatalytic platforms or protocell-inspired diagnostics. I thrive on tackling complex biomolecular challenges and envision a future where bespoke soft materials drive breakthroughs in healthcare, environmental remediation and beyond.
To date, I’ve co-authored over 30 high-impact publications in journals such as Nature Chemistry, Advanced Functional Materials, ACS Nano, PNAS and Nature Communications. As a PhD researcher with Professor Stephen Mann, I pioneered “Polysaccharidosomes”—a versatile polysaccharide-based microcapsule platform that continues to inspire innovations in nanoscale compartmentalisation and targeted cargo release. My broader work spans the design and synthesis of smart macromolecules, polymer–protein conjugates and hybrid nanostructures, all engineered to self-assemble into functional architectures for tasks like spontaneous macromolecule capture from complex fluids, immunomodulation and cancer-vaccine delivery.
Beyond the lab, I’m committed to nurturing the next generation of thinkers. As supervisor and mentor to both master’s and PhD candidates, I cultivate scientific curiosity, rigorous methodology and collaborative spirit—ensuring my team is not only technically proficient but also ready to lead tomorrow’s interdisciplinary endeavours.