A deep rooted knowledge of fundamental chemistry along with imagination and creativity are key driving forces for innovative frontiers in science and engineering. At the forefront of nanotechnology development is the design of novel nanomaterials for an array of applications. Furthermore, multi-disciplinary research in nanoscience encompasses contributions from a wide array of disciplines including analytical, organic, bioinorganic, physics, molecular and cell biology, and materials science. In continuing with this direction my lab is designed to bridge concepts in inorganic, analytical, and nanomaterials chemistry in efforts to engineer new materials. Our research is directed towards the rational design of functional inorganic nanomaterials for technology transfer in renewable energy, environmental and biomedical sectors.
We envision that fundamental chemistry developed in our lab will help improve our understanding of major diseases that impact the quality of human life. This is key to other efforts in our lab geared towards the design of sensors and therapeutics for the very same diseases whose mechanism we aim to elucidate.
Learn more about our research
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Alzheimer’s Disease
Exploring the role Amyloid-β (Aβ) has in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease and its use as a molecular target for diagnostics and drug development.
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Cancer Theranostics
Developing image-guided drug delivery agents for cancer therapies and early diagnostics to improve visualization of tumors and reduce toxicity to healthy cells.
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Macular Degeneration
Discovering the potential use of therapeutic stem cells to reverse Age-related Macular Degeneration (loss of vision caused by aging). Developing nanomaterial tracers to track the effectiveness and health of these stem cells.
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Nanoparticles-Biological Interactions
Assessing how the properties of engineered nanomaterials contribute to toxicity and other human health impacts.
Life in the Lab
