Utilizing sequence-controlled polypeptide-based complex coacervates to stabilize encapsulated proteins.
Developing methods for encapsulating antimicrobial and catalytic molecules into thin films and nanofibers of polyelectrolyte complex-based materials.
Microfluidic platforms for high-throughput protein crystallization and drug discovery.
Microfluidic platforms for high-throughput time-resolved protein crystallography.
Studying sequence effects in complex coacervation with a goal of encapsulating and stabilizing biologic materials.
Incorporating conjugated polymers into polyelectrolyte complex materials.
Understanding the interactions between proteins and polymer zwitterions.
Polymer synthesis and materials characterization of architecture and zwitterionic effects in polyelectrolyte systems.
Understanding the effects of charge patterning on polypeptide-based complex coacervation.