Our research is guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Our research focus is in the area of (bio)colloid-surface interactions with applications in protection of water resources, plastic pollution, and development of safe nanotechnology. The Biocolloids and Surfaces Laboratory combines tools from surface and colloid science with techniques from cell and molecular biology to address interdisciplinary problems that have implications for protection of the environment and public health. Some of the instruments used in our research include a quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring (QCM-D), an Optical Photothermal Infrared (O-PTIR) microscope and an enhanced darkfield hyperspectral microscope. We also have facilities for material characterization, and culture of insects and plants.
