(6gq) Charge Transport in Self-Assembled Biomolecular Systems

Charge transport in self-assembled molecular systems is not only essential for energy transfer in biological systems but also the fundamental basis for molecular electronics. In particular, biomolecules exhibit promising capability as building blocks for constructing hierarchical molecular systems. My research focuses on understanding the charge transport mechanisms in biomolecular systems, and leveraging this understanding to develop new integrated circuits via self-assembly of electronic functional biomolecules, inspired by neuron systems in nature. My research will directly address the fundamental scientific issues in these systems by leveraging a unique set of skills in molecular nanomaterials.

Teaching Interests:

My interdisciplinary research background provides me the fundamentals necessary to further extend my teaching abilities to additional classes. As far as topic areas, in an undergraduate curriculum, I could teach any entry-level courses. With my interdisciplinary research background, I can relate the fundamental principles learned in the course work to new field in chemical and biomolecular engineering and materials science and engineering, including Soft Materials, Surface Engineering, Electronic Materials, Advanced Materials, Energy Materials, Mechanics of Materials, Thermodynamics of Materials. I have a strong interest in teaching dedicated courses in nanomaterials and polymer science like: Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Nanoelectronics, Inorganic Chemistry, Polymer Physics, Physical Chemistry of Polymers, Introduction to Modeling and Simulation.