Research/Projects
Biosensors
A core objective of my research program is to understand the mechanism of the transduction of chemical information at interfaces and to use this knowledge in the pursuit of innovative sensors. A sensor is a device that responds to physical, chemical or biological quantity, and converts that quantity into a signal or an output . . .
Greener Synthesis of New Materials and Processes
Sustainable nanotechnology relates to the research and development of nanomaterials that have economic and societal benefits, while at the same time, minimizing adverse environmental impacts. The demand for eco-friendly synthetic methods of metal nanoparticles is on the increase . . .
Polymeric Membranes
For the last decade, we have engineered Poly(amic) Acid or PAA polymers (broadly defined) until they have become conductive (Publication #72,108), electroactive (Publication #76), and biodegradable (Publication # 158) by manipulating their delocalized π electron systems . . .
Electroless & Electrochemical Deposition
Our Group has extensive expertise in interfacial reaction at metal-metal surfaces using electroless plating and has specifically studied the mechanism of electroless gold, nickel, and cobalt . . .