A set of available research projects is outlined below.
In addition to research experiences, this REU program will provide several professional development and social activities through coordination with the Dwight Look College of Engineering’s Undergraduate Summer Research Grant (USRG) program. For a preview of planned activities, visit the current USRG Schedule of Events page.
Molecular Modeling of Biomimetic Materials, Dr. Perla B. Balbuena
Colloidal Probes of Surface and Bio-Macromolecular Interactions, Drs. M.A. Bevan and D.M. Ford
Systems Approaches to Bio-process Integration and Environmental Biocomplexity, Dr. M.M. El-Halwagi
A Multi-Scale Framework for Modeling and Model Reduction of Nonlinear Secreted Protein Dynamics in Hepatocytes, Dr. J. Hahn
Designing Self Assembly of Block Copolypeptides in Solution, Dr. D. F. Shantz
Microfabricated Convective Flow Devices for Rapid Genomic Analysis, Dr. V.M. Ugaz
Novel Enzymes for Environmental Biotechnology, Dr. T.K. Wood