Learn from biology
Biological adaptation and biomolecular function in water provide the starting point for new ideas.
ABOUT THE LABORATORY
Learn from life.
Create through chemistry.
We study molecular mechanisms in living systems and translate them into new molecules, materials, and technologies.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Learn from life,
create through chemistry,
and connect to society.
Living systems achieve highly sophisticated functions under mild aqueous conditions. We use these substances, structures, and mechanisms as inspiration for molecular and material design.
Our research is grounded in organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, glycoengineering, analytical chemistry, and solution chemistry. It spans the design of molecules and materials, quantitative analysis of their behavior, and the development of practical applications.
FOUR PERSPECTIVES
Four perspectives that shape our research
Design molecules
Organic synthesis and chemical modification allow us to examine relationships between structure and function.
Understand aqueous phenomena
We quantify dissolution, association, inclusion, reaction, and stabilization to understand why functions emerge.
Connect to society
We develop technologies with concrete applications in food, cosmetics, healthcare, diagnostics, and manufacturing.
HOW WE LEARN
Learn how to approach an answer.
Students develop not only experimental skills, but also the ability to formulate questions, design tests, interpret data, and communicate conclusions.
- 01Formulate a questionQuestion
- 02Design a hypothesis and experimentDesign
- 03Interpret data criticallyAnalyze
- 04Communicate clearlyCommunicate
WHAT WE VALUE
What we value
Curiosity
Unexpected results often contain the seeds of the next discovery.
Integrity
We document conditions, limitations, and reproducibility rather than selecting only convenient results.
Communication
Discussion brings new interpretations and approaches that cannot be reached alone.
Explore our research and people
Learn more about our current projects, members, career outcomes, and opportunities for collaboration.