Rui W.M. Krause is a Professor of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry and Nanomaterials Science at Rhodes University. His research interests are an eclectic mix of Medicinal Chemistry, Organic and Nanomaterials, and through these interests, he undertakes research in Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Delivery and the application of Nanomaterials. He also works in Natural Products, Organic Supramolecular Chemistry and Nanotechnology, with a particular interest in responsive smart materials for medicine.