CBE Seminar: “Design of Advanced Functional Surfaces Using Oxygen-Tolerant Photopolymerization”
Abstract The covalent attachment of polymers has emerged as a powerful strategy for the preparation of multi-functional surfaces. Patterned, surface-grafted polymer brushes provide spatial control over a variety of physical […]
CBE Seminar: John A. Quinn Distinguished Lecture – “Molecular and Colloidal Interactions in Water”
Abstract Life occurs in water, and water-mediated interactions are central to biomolecular assembly processes. Synthetic materials as common as soap and shampoo also rely on water-mediated interactions. This presentation will […]
CBE Seminar: “Processive-Cleavage and Functionalization-Cleavage for Deconstruction of Polyolefins”
Abstract The massive quantities of single-use plastics discarded each year requires new sustainable end-of-life solutions. Current technologies, such as melt-processing for recycling or incineration for partial energy recovery, are insufficient […]
CBE Seminar: “Understanding and Designing Complex Materials to Stabilize Proteins and Enable Supra-Biological Properties”
Abstract Our group is broadly focused on understanding and controlling the intersection of biology and materials at the molecular level. This intersection is critical in many areas of biotechnology where […]
CBE Seminar: “Too Small is Never Too Small: Utilizing Advanced Path Sampling Techniques to Probe the Kinetics and Mechanism of Rare Events, From Atmospheric Ice Nucleation to Ion Transport”
Abstract More often than not, scientists are challenged with the daunting problem of measuring or computing astronomically small quantities that are related to the occurrence of rare events. A phenomenon […]
CBE Seminar: “Spying on Sugar Transporters: Kinetic Studies of Biomolecular Sensors”
Abstract The allocation of sugars from photosynthetic leaves to storage tissues in seeds, fruits, and tubers is an essential determinant of crop yields. In plants, transporters play critical roles in […]
CBE Seminar: “Beyond Ethanol: A Process and Systems Engineering Framework for the Design of Advanced Biofuels”
Abstract In my talk, I will present my work on the application of process and systems engineering techniques to the design of integrated biorefineries that produce middle distillates (jet fuel […]
CBE Seminar: “BEYOND SURFACE” Facilitates Electrocatalytic Reactions of Renewable Carbons
Abstract There has been growing interest to drive chemical reactions via the direct use of renewable electricity to address sustainability challenges. The success of the approach rests on the use […]
CBE Seminar: “Investigating Biomedical Challenges Through State-of-the-Art DNA-based Technology”
Abstract DNA can serve purposes beyond conveying hereditary information – its highly specific Watson-Crick base pairing can also be used to direct the assembly of cells, nanoparticles, and proteins. Recently […]
CBE Seminar: “From Trash to Treasure: Advancing the Heterogeneous Catalytic Deconstruction and Upcycling of Waste Polyolefins”
Abstract The rapid global consumption of single-use plastics has caused an unsustainable accumulation of plastic waste in landfills and the environment. Unfortunately, current mechanical recycling methods are expensive and produce […]