Visiting Faculty

Research interests: 

• Theoretical modeling: Specialization in microscale fluid dynamics, Stokes flow, spherical harmonics.
• Numerical modeling: Proficient in commercial software packages including COMSOL, Fluent.
•  Experimental Techniques: Experienced in epifluorescence microscopy,3D Confocal microscopy, micro-particle image velocimetry, setup and monitoring of high-voltage AC/DC power sources.
•  Microfabrication: Design of microfluidic devices, soft lithography, and vapor deposition.
• Data and Image analysis: Developed programs for automated measurement and analysis using Matlab, Mathematica, Image J, and LabView.

Research interests: Functionalized mesostructured materials (mesoporous and hierarchical silica nanomaterials) engineered for the following applications: Bionanotechnology

• Cancer research: Intracellular biomacromolecules (DNA, RNA, and proteins) delivery nanodevice for biological systems; application in colorectal cancer;
• Biocatalysis: Enzymatic conversion of non-food biomass in food products. Energy and the Environment
• Catalysts for Biofuels Synthesis: Metal, and metal-oxide nanocatalysts on porous materials support for catalytic conversion of non-food biomass to fuels;
• Sensors: Porous materials for environmental applications (sensing of water contaminants and carbon capture).