Directory

We are interested in the design, synthesis, and characterization of soft materials.

Dr. Rita Blaik is the Education Director of the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA, where she assists in Education and Outreach activities for MIP.

Synthesis and characterization of stimuli-responsive polymers

We study life-like biochemical systems to understand their fundamental properties and address emerging challenges in biotechnology and infectious disease.

3D electron diffraction (3D ED) and MicroED for tiny crystals.

The Di Carlo Lab uses micro & nanoscale technology to study and engineer biology at its ultimate limits.

Organometallic chemistry for rational block copolymer synthesis

We conduct research at the interface of organic, organometallic, and physical organic chemistry, enhanced by modern data science and machine learning.

Developing and integrating data management systems for an array of chemical synthesis and characterization tools.

Automated synthesis of small molecules and biopolymers.

The Fredrickson group has pioneered a new class of computer simulation techniques based on molecularly-informed statistical field theories. Such field-theoretic simulations enable the investigation of classical soft material and quantum many-body systems at an unprecedented range of length and timescales.

Our group aims at advancing the field of organic solid-state chemistry by taking advantage of the reduced entropy and emergent properties that characterize the crystalline solid state.

Uncertainty quantification, surrogate models, inverse design, stochastic processes, and data science.

Preparing, educating and inspiring the next generation.

Prof. Helgeson is an expert in rheological and structural characterization of soft materials, including the development of new high-throughput methods for microrheology.

We are developing structurally diverse functional building blocks that enable to get degradable polymer.

Fostering collaborations between science and engineering researchers and the larger community to promote STEM education and career awareness to a diverse student population.

Main point of contact for the BioPACIFIC MIP, providing administrative support and visitor coordination.

Develop new analytical methods, techniques, and instrumentation for the x-ray diffraction lab.

Operating the Living Biofoundry Facility at the UCLA CNSI for production and characterization of bio-inspired monomer material libraries.

My research focus is on developing techniques, instrumentation tools, and analysis methods for advanced x-ray diffraction characterization of materials.

As the Education Lead, Arica Lubin oversees an innovative, nurturing, and inclusive education environment for the BioPACIFIC MIP.

Oversight of BioPACIFIC daily operations, shared-use facilities, industry relations, and the User Proposal program.

Maynard and her group synthesize novel functional polymers for applications in biomaterials, biotechnology, and nanotechnology.

I detect temperature and pressure via electron density measurements, and test the physical limits in electronic and spectroscopic imaging.

The Mills lab engineers and studies protein assemblies and materials to create accessible, bioengineered solutions in spaces like plastic waste degradation and oral vaccine delivery.

We use simulations and machine learning to gain molecular level insights and develop testable hypotheses.

Design, synthesis, and characterization of soft materials.

Novel materials discovery through computational approaches.

Development and optimization of the Living Biofoundry for high-throughput synthetic biology.

As the User Coordinator for BioPACIFIC MIP, Eleni Papananou is responsible for the User Program’s leadership, management, and development.

We design, synthesize, and characterize soft bio-inspired materials.

His research group seeks creative, synthetic solutions to problems at the interface of chemistry and material science.

Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry focused on structure-based scientific discovery.

Our lab develops computational and theoretical methods for automation, synthesis prediction, and materials design.

Bioinspired polymer synthesis and self-assembly to control properties.

Prof. Shell develops novel molecular simulation, multiscale modeling, and statistical thermodynamic approaches to address problems in contemporary biophysics and soft condensed matter.

We harness electrostatic and other non-covalent intermolecular interactions to design self-assembled soft materials.

Dr. Stieg oversees the CNSI at UCLA’s Technology Centers - user facilities that foster innovation, facilitate collaborations with industry, and aid in rapid commercialization.

My research lab is interested in natural product biosynthesis and biocatalysis.

Developing bio derived materials and their application in additive manufacturing; Developing additive manufacturing tools and methodologies to improved material properties.

Soft material mechanics, design and manufacturing of bio-inspired materials, adhesion, rheology, instrument development .

Co-manages the CSC HPC systems. Assists researchers in using computation, and HPC in furthering their research.

The primary objective of my research is to explore foundational models in artificial intelligence, customize these models for data mining, and examine their application across domains such as finance, healthcare, and science. Historically, we have made significant advancements in graph data mining and we have inadvertently pioneered the use of Transformer-based methods in time series forecasting.

Design and develop custom instrumentation for X-ray diffraction experiments and related projects.