O U R   R E S E A R C H

Our group seeks to provide fundamental and practical insights into the field of supramolecular biomaterials, inspired by Nature. We design biological building blocks containing functionally folded, proteins and self-assembling polypeptides or block copolymer and develop engineering strategies to control their self-assembly behavior in dilute solutions or at interfaces. We leverage recombinant technology to create potent protein building blocks to mimicking sophisticated natural functions in synthetic materials. We apply the knowledge in polymer physics - thermodynamics and kinetics behind phase separation of block copolymers - for designing fusion protein-assembled biomaterials. We also investigate the biomaterials-cell interactions. The supramolecular biomaterials developed in our group include multi-compartment vesicles, porous or multilayered thin films, and a variety of self-assembled structures, which can serve as artificial cells, drug-eluting thin films, and antibacterial surfaces.
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Colloid & Surface Science

​Fundamental Study of
Protein Vesicle Membranes

Self-Assembled Materials

Creation of New Suprastructure
​​in Solution & Thin Films

Functional Coatings

Engineering Functional Thin Films
​with Fusion Proteins