6/17/2025
The Berger lab uses synthetic biology and protein engineering approaches to develop models of biochemical/biological processes, and uses these models to design new tools and technologies. This work is highly…
6/17/2025
Our group engineers biomaterials to better understand the dynamic interplay between cells and their microenvironment. We apply these platforms to address fundamental human health challenges including: - Treatment of fibrotic diseases -…
6/17/2025
The emphasis of our work is on the downstream processing of biotechnology products. Our efforts are devoted to: The development of physical and mathematical models to describe and optimize chromatographic processes…
6/17/2025
We are interested in developing new or improved catalytic materials by studying how the structure of a catalyst affects its performance in a chemical reaction. Heterogeneous catalysts prepared in our laboratory…
6/17/2025
Our research focuses on the application of chemical engineering principles to problems in microbial ecology. The aim is to develop a fundamental understanding of mechanisms underlying microbial behavior which will…
6/17/2025
Providing sustainable supplies of purified water and clean energy is a critical global challenge for the future, and as the world population grows, demand for energy and purified water from…
6/17/2025
Small organic molecules have had a dramatic impact on our health and daily life over the past century. Small molecule pharmaceuticals have increased human lifespans, and organic pigments are ubiquitous…
6/17/2025
Our research group focuses on the synthesis of well-defined nanoparticles, their dispersion into polymer solutions and melts, and their suspension rheology. First, we study the mechanisms that produce well-defined nanoparticles and…
6/17/2025
6/17/2025
The research activities of our group lie in the areas of mass transfer and crystallization, biochemical engineering and benign chemical/ pharmaceutical processing. The recovery of biochemicals by crystallization and precipitation is…
