Back: Vishnu, Sathya, Yun Rui, Ehsan, Mridul, Jiajun, Adhi
Front: Syai, Izyan, May, Rinny, Chor Kun, Thinzar, Sierin, Rupali, Geraldine, Fatemeh, Gyn Rhu
Not pictured: Ian, Shuhaida, Pengfei, Qin Hui
The rapid advancement of nanotechnology in the past decades results in developments of individual units that can be assembled to form hyrarchical systems with varying complexity. Our lab focuses on the design, engineering, and development of hybrid nano/microscale devices from biological parts by utilizing protein engineering as assembly tool towards future healthcare and sustainable earth.
Understanding the assembly mechanism of various protein-based nanocapsules and applying them as molecular carriers in medicine are our primary foci. In addition, we are interested in exploring novel applications for these nanocapsules. Three protein nanocapsules with unique properties are under investigation: E2, Ferritin, and Vault.
To address some aspects of the energy concerns, we are also working on incorporating photosynthetic organisms, chloroplasts, and light harvesting photosystems in the development of protein-based photovoltaic device.