A Selection of Faculty Research

Special Features

"Particularly" Interesting Research

The P²OWDER Group (Pursuing Particulate Opportunities with Dedicated Engineering Research), is dedicated to particle science and technology that could aid in the development of alternative fuels, help control air pollution, and benefit human health. More »

Could You Build A Better iPod?

The Laboratory for Advanced Materials Processing (LAMP) conducts research and development for the next generation of semiconductor products that will make your computers, phones, music players, and other hardware smaller, better, and more reliable. More »

Tiny Containers That Make and Pack Themselves

The Complex Fluids and Nanomaterials Group is developing materials at the nano scale, through synthesizing new molecules and exploring self-assembly, the process by which molecules bind into new, more complex forms without a chemical reaction. Current research includes work on vesicles, gels, liquid crystals, and smart fluids that respond to light and temperature. More »

At A Glance

	Assistant Professor Jeffery B. Klauda's research focuses on the use of molecular simulations and thermodynamic modeling to describe the function, dynamics, and physical properties of cellular membranes (proteins, lipids, cholesterol, etc.) and gas hydrates (energy storage and carbon dioxide sequesterization).
	Microfluidics are used in DNA microarrays and lab-on-a-chip technology, as microreactors and for micro-propulsion. The research group of Assistant Professor Panos Dimitrakopoulos investigates the deformation and motion of wetting and non-wetting droplets in microfluidic channels.
	Flame generated gamma phase iron oxide/silica nanocomposite particles, of interest for sensing, imaging, and separations applications. For more information, visit the research group of Associate Professor Sheryl Ehrman.
	SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) picture of ethylene glycol cavities in polyester matrix during the polymerization by the novel Forced Gas Sweeping Process developed in the laboratory of Professor Kyu Yong Choi.
	Gas phase temperature profile for a tungsten CVD reactor system computed using a 3D global spectral projection method developed by the research group of Professor Ray Adomaitis.
	Liquid crystals are fascinating materials. In this example, polarized light microscopy is used to to observe the liquid crystalline nature of the asthmatic drug cromolyn. For more information visit the research group of Assistant Professor Srini Raghavan.
	Artificial capsules are utilized in several industrial and pharmaceutical processes; for example, they are commonly used for the transport of a medical agent. For more information, visit the research group of Assistant Professor Panos Dimitrakopoulos.
	SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) picture of polyethylene particles synthesized by transition metal catalyst. For more information, visit the research group of Professor Kyu Yong Choi.
	Carbon nanotubes are particles possessing remarkable properties. They are 30 to 100 times stronger than steel but a sixth of the weight, possess a thermal conductivity near that of diamond, and have the electrical conductivity of copper. For more information visit the research group of Assistant Professor Srini Raghavan.