Claudio Ando Nicolini, editor-in-chief of NanoWorld Journal, a distinguished nuclear physicist and bio-nanotechnology expert, passed away on April 17, 2023. He was 81 years old.
Born on 4/4/1942 in Udine, Claudio was a passionate scientist from a young age. He earned his doctoral degree in Nuclear Physics in 1966 at the University of Padua. In 1967, he became Assistant Professor at Lecce University and in 1968 adjunct professor at the University of Bari, where he was until 1971 Researcher-Collaborator at the National Institute of Nuclear Physics, moving also from 1969 until 1971 to the United States, working at Brown University, MIT-Massachusetts Institute Technology and Brookhaven National Laboratory. Then, starting from 1972 he moved to Medicine at the Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, where after a period of intensive training and research in medicine he became a tenure-track Associate Professor of Pathology in 1974 and spent the majority of his career in USA before moving to Italy.
Throughout his illustrious career, Claudio made significant contributions to the field of biophysics and nanotechnology. He authored over 500 publications in international scientific journals and published over 30 books. His research focused on the physical properties of biological systems, particularly the study of the structure and dynamics of proteins and their interactions with other molecules. His work was widely recognized and appreciated by the scientific community, and he received numerous awards and honors for his contributions.
In addition to his research, Claudio was a dedicated educator who mentored countless students and inspired future generations of scientists. He was known for his kindness, generosity, and infectious enthusiasm for science.
Claudio will be deeply missed by his family, friends, colleagues, and the entire scientific community. His contributions to the field of biophysics and nanotechnology will continue to have a profound impact for years to come.
Editorial members of NWJ and editorial team conveys heartfelt condolences to Claudio's family. May his soul Rest In Peace.