Gabriele is a Postdoctoral Researcher specializing in the biofabrication of small-diameter vascular grafts and the study of blood–biomaterial interactions. In 2026, he obtained a joint PhD from Maastricht University and University of Sassari, where his research focused on the use of bioactive marine glycans to enhance scaffold biocompatibility and reduce thrombus formation in vascular applications.

He holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Biotechnology from University of Turin (2020) and a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology from University of Sassari (2017).

Currently, at the MERLN Institute, Gabriele investigates the mechanisms governing material–biological interactions at the interface level. His research focuses on the early stages of biological recognition, from ion and water adsorption to protein layer formation, ultimately leading to platelet activation and immune system engagement.

By analyzing these sequential events and their downstream biological consequences, he aims to develop advanced surface functionalization strategies to minimize thrombogenicity and adverse immune responses.