Distinguished Professor Miriam Rafailovich and her group are working on synthetic templates to induce fibrillogeneis. The structure formed represents a new way for producing the conditions required for the extra-cellular matrix (ECM) to sustain cell growth and offers great potential in the area of tissue engineering.
Research Areas
Faculty
Crystal growth
The crystal growth facilities in the department allow for the study of defects and structure within crystals. Of particular interest is the growth facets of Silicon Carbide and High Tc Superconductors.
Active research is underway in the design of sensors and the use of nanostructured surfaces to form a new class of sensors used to detect biochemical components.
Research in biomedical application of materials range from studying the toxicity of nanoparticles, templates for tissue engineering, separation of DNA on surfaces to the use of biodegradable polymers for wound healing.
Research in thermal spray processes used to coat turbine blades and make high temperature and corrosion resistant coatings is an important facet of the department's research activities.
