Dr Charlie Dong

Senior Research Scientist (Formulation)

Dr Charlie Dong is our formulation expert and specialises in physical chemistry, including nanoparticle assembly and colloidal systems. With expertise in liquid-based formulations, Charlie has extensive experience in developing parenteral and oral liquid formulations and self-emulsifying drug delivery systems, with a key focus on formulating with “brick dust APIs” – molecules that are insoluble in both water and oil using nanosuspensions, micellar and liposomal formulations.

After completing a degree in Pharmacy at Monash University, Charlie worked as a clinical hospital pharmacist at Peninsula Health whilst pursuing a PhD Pharmaceutical Science also at Monash with a focus on lipid-based liquid crystal nanoparticles for agrochemical delivery. During his PhD study, he gained invaluable experience with advanced instrumentation, including atomic force microscopy, quartz crystal microbalance, small-angle X-ray, and neutron scattering. After completing his PhD, Charlie was a lecturer at Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Science (MIPS) in fundamental physical chemistry and advanced nanotechnology. Prior to joining the MMIC in 2017, Charlie also completed a graduate certificate in Commercialising Research

Specialty areas:

• Solution and suspension pharmaceutical formulations include liposomes, solid nanosuspensions, micellar, and complex emulsifying systems such as SEDDS.
• Cosmaceutical and food formulations include emulsions/creams, gels, solutions, and micellar systems.
• Advanced oral and IV drug delivery systems for poorly soluble (brickdust-like) medicines
• Controlled drug release for targeted delivery