In the NanoBio Engineering Laboratory, we develop, characterize, and implement functionalized carbon nanotubes for applications in biology and advanced materials.
We use a variety of imaging, spectroscopy, and other analytical techniques to investigate the interactions between these engineered nanomaterials and biological systems. Our specialized near-infrared fluorescence hyperspectral imaging system enables the collection of emission spectra from single carbon nanotubes within materials or live cells. With a fundamental understanding involving these types of nano-bio interactions, we aim to construct highly robust bio-analytical probes and textiles while simultaneously mitigating toxicological concerns.
