Research

We are a group of synthetic polymer chemists who are interested in using chemical tools to engineer functional materials for targeting a broad spectrum of challenges. These challenges include mechanical instability in bio-mimetic materials, which limit their performance and applicability in various biotechnological fields. Additionally, we are focused on addressing the issue of degradability in polymeric materials, as traditional plastics pose significant environmental concerns. By harnessing innovative chemical strategies and techniques, we aim to develop advanced synthetic polymers that exhibit improved mechanical properties, enhanced biocompatibility, and controlled degradation profiles. Our interdisciplinary approach combines insights from chemistry, materials science, and engineering to effectively solve these critical problems, opening new avenues for sustainable and functional materials in diverse applications. Through collaboration and research, we endeavor to contribute to the advancement of polymer science and its role in addressing modern societal challenges..

Research Areas

Peptide-based tough hydrogels for tissue engineering applications

Design and synthesis of bottlebrush networks using controlled free-radical polymerization techniques

Exploiting soft mechanochemical forces in bulk polymer materials for designing mehano-adaptive materials

Depolymerization of addition polymers