Physics Dept Seminar

April 17, Thursday (** SPECIAL DAY**)

Functional Nanoscale Structures for Advanced Precision Nanomedicine

Prof. Youwen “Warren” Zhang

Rutgers Univ.- Camden

(Biological and Materials Physics, Host: Dias)

Room: ECE 202

Time: 11:45 am - 12:45 pm with 11:30 am teatime

Natural nanostructures, such as chiral helices and nanochannels, are fundamental to both biological and synthetic systems, offering exceptional selectivity and efficiency in molecular interactions, transport, and catalysis. Understanding, replicating, and even manipulating these structures in nanotechnology and biomimetic applications hold transformative potential across diverse fields, from medicine to materials science. Our research focuses on designing and optimizing nanopore structures as advanced single-molecule detectors for profiling proteins and nucleic acids, advancing next-generation molecular diagnostics. Additionally, we are working on designing highly precise chiral nanostructures to distinguish conformational differences in adsorbed biological molecules. This research aims to enable target-specific biochemical interactions, enhance molecular sensing, and potentially modulate biological behavior. Ultimately, our goal is to harness nature’s intricate architectures to serve life and advance scientific innovation.