This research investigates how the structure of comb polymers influences their ability to stabilize materials in applications ranging from fragrances and food products to wastewater treatment and drug delivery. By systematically modifying polymer architecture, the study identifies design rules that enable more effective, affordable, and targeted performance across diverse industrial and medical uses.

This research develops antibacterial nanostructured surfaces inspired by natural materials such as cicada wings. The engineered surfaces physically rupture bacteria using nanoscale needle-like structures, avoiding traditional antibiotics and reducing the likelihood of antibiotic resistance. The technology could improve infection control in medical devices, implants, and hospital environments.

This research develops low-cost gallium arsenide solar-cell manufacturing to accelerate global decarbonization. Gallium arsenide absorbs light far more efficiently than silicon, potentially enabling cheaper and less capital-intensive solar production. By improving scalable manufacturing methods, the work aims to reduce the cost of expanding renewable-energy infrastructure needed to combat climate change.

This research investigates how electrolyte chemistry influences battery performance through the formation of the solid electrolyte interface (SEI). By developing fluoride-rich electrolytes for lithium metal batteries, the work improves battery stability and efficiency, advancing renewable energy storage, electric transportation, chemical manufacturing, and future energy technologies beyond conventional lithium-ion systems.

This research develops a new method for high-resolution 3D printing of metals such as copper. Instead of laser melting, ultraviolet light forms hydrogel structures that are chemically transformed into metal. The technique enables finer features, reduced waste, and fabrication of advanced materials for applications including batteries, structural engineering, and manufacturing.

This research develops water-free electrolyte systems for electrochemical reactions and energy technologies. By replacing water with more stable solvents, the work enables improved batteries, renewable energy storage, and more efficient chemical manufacturing. Applications include long-range electric vehicles, planetary exploration systems, and lower-cost pharmaceutical production using recyclable chemical reagents.

This research investigates how microscopic structural defects affect the performance of rubber materials. By creating nearly defect-free polymer networks and introducing controlled flaws individually, the work isolates how each defect changes material behavior. The findings could improve the design of stronger, safer, and more reliable rubber products used across industry and medicine.

This research develops a new chemical process for modifying cellulose while keeping it in water, overcoming longstanding compatibility problems between cellulose and oil-soluble molecules. The method enables cellulose to incorporate electronic and pharmaceutical components, opening pathways toward sustainable electronics, advanced materials, targeted medicines, and greener technologies based on renewable natural resources.

This research investigates the century-old Invar effect in iron–palladium alloys under extreme pressure. Using synchrotron experiments and thermodynamic analysis, the study shows that magnetic entropy and vibrational entropy precisely counterbalance each other, eliminating thermal expansion. The findings reveal strong spin-phonon coupling as a key mechanism underlying pressure-induced Invar behavior.

This research investigates the area law conjecture in quantum physics, which proposes that information shared within quantum systems scales with boundaries rather than total particle number. By developing new mathematical tools for tracking and compressing quantum information, the work aims to simplify the analysis of extremely complex systems in physics, chemistry, and materials science.