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Nicolas Devantay, MSc
Nanotechnology and biomedical applications
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Areas of experience and expertise
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Nanotechnology
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Biomedicine
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Chemistry
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Biochemistry
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Microbiology
Memberships and committees:
Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI)
About Me
Nicolas Devantay completed his Master of Science in Nanoscience with focus on Molecular Biology at the University of Basel (Switzerland). His background combines strong foundations in analytical chemistry with advanced training in nanoscale systems, enabling a multidisciplinary approach to the design and characterization of materials for biomedical use. Added to analytical chemistry, he has broad experience in the field of microbiology, biomedicine, and biochemistry, including professional experience at the Schweizer Paraplegiker Forschung AG, Hospital Davos AG, and AO Research Institute Davos, where he contributed to advanced research in immunohematology, musculoskeletal science, and biomedical innovation.
Nicolas Devantay brings extensive expertise in understanding interactions between materials and biological systems. His work combines advanced experimental analysis, surface characterization, and biological evaluation to support the development of functional materials with improved performance, safety, and biocompatibility. He holds a Certificate of Advanced Studies in General and Biomedical Tropics from the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Switzerland).
Relevant Projects (selected)
Technological application
Brief description
Pharmaceutical, biomedical, agriculture, food processing, cosmetics applications
Chitosan is a naturally derived biopolymer obtained from chitin, widely recognized for its biodegradability, biocompatibility, and environmentally friendly profile. Building on these advantages, chitosan microspheres are engineered micro-scale structures designed to encapsulate, protect, and deliver active compounds with high efficiency and control.
The application of chitosan microspheres in industry includes key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture, water treatment, and food technology, where precision, sustainability, and performance are critical. From controlled drug delivery systems to advanced filtration and smart agrochemical release, chitosan-based solutions offer industries a powerful pathway to innovate while meeting growing environmental and regulatory demands.
The image below shows a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) micrograph of chitosan microspheres (average diameter of 250 nm) synthetized by Nicolas Devantay using water-in-oil emulsion method.
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) micrograph of chitosan microspheres prepared using water-in-oil emulsion method.
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