Research
Engineering programmable protein–material interfaces that connect molecular design with adaptive materials, sensing, and biointegrated technologies.
How can proteins be programmed to communicate with synthetic materials and the physical world?
Our research integrates protein design, materials science, and bioelectronics to create molecular interfaces that sense, assemble, adapt, and transmit information across biological and engineered systems. Ultimately, these technologies aim to enable more personalized, preventive, and responsive approaches to human health.
Programmable Protein–Material Interfaces
We investigate how designed proteins interact with surfaces, electrodes, hydrogels, nanoparticles, and other synthetic materials. By controlling molecular recognition, orientation, assembly, and function at interfaces, we aim to build programmable biointerfaces with predictable behavior.
Highlights
- Computational and experimental design of protein structure and function
- Molecular mechanisms of protein–material interactions
- Programmable protein assembly and biochemical signal transduction
Molecular Sensing & Digital Health
We develop molecular sensing technologies that convert biochemical events into quantitative, actionable health information. Integrating affinity recognition, bioelectronic signal processing, and wearable or point-of-care platforms, our work enables sensitive detection and continuous monitoring of biomarkers for precision medicine.
Highlights
- Molecular recognition and biomarker detection
- Bioelectronic signal transduction and processing
- Wearable and point-of-care sensing systems
- Continuous monitoring for precision medicine
Dynamic & Adaptive Biomaterials
We investigate how engineered biomolecules can organize within and respond to material environments. As a longer-term direction, these principles may support adaptive biomaterials and biohybrid systems.
Highlights
- Responsive and self-organizing biomaterials
- Engineered biomolecules integrated with synthetic materials
- Materials that sense, adapt, communicate, or repair
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Protein Design
Create molecular recognition and function
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Interface Engineering
Control interactions at material surfaces
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Sensor & Material Integration
Translate molecular events into usable signals
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Precision Health & Biointegrated Technologies
Enable responsive health and biohybrid applications