Bermudez Research Group
Current Research
Our general theme is to exploit various forms of self-assembly to achieve nanoscale materials with responsive properties, at the intersection of materials science and biotechnology. We have largely, though not exclusively, focused our attention on biopolymer systems composed of nucleic acids and/or polypeptides, to benefit from tunable interactions with unmatched precision. These and other well-defined macromolecules are the natural choices for studying self-assembly in solution or at interfaces, with obvious implications for sensors and drug/gene delivery.
Solution self-assembly: viruses and DNA
Interfacial self-assembly: block copolymers and ionic liquids
Group meeting schedule
Wednesdays from 9:30 - 11:00am in Conte A409.
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| Apr 25 | Purnendu |
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| May 02 | Ploy |
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| May 09 | < < < No meeting > > > |
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| May 16 | Andreas |
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| May 23 | Lang |
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| May 30 | Ploy & Purnendu |
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| Jun 06 | Harry: "State of the group" |
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| Jun 13 | < < < No meeting > > > |
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| Jun 20 | Andreas |
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