Biomolecular Engineering

Faculty involved in biomolecular applications carry out research in areas ranging from microbiome engineering to proteomics and metabolics. Some are engaged in developing next generation technologies such as regenerative medicine and drug delivery, while others are involved in the creation of novel and more sensitive biosensors and new innovations in agricultural biotechnology. Research efforts include everything from purely computational to purely experimental and everything in between.

  • biomaterials & biomimetic materials
  • systems biology
  • drug delivery
  • metabolic engineering
  • tissue engineering
  • bionanotechnology, bio/nanosensor, bio/nanomaterials,
  • regenerative medicine
  • microfluidics
  • microbial assay systems

Participating Faculty

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Kelly Burke

Centennial Professor, Department Head
kelly.burke@uconn.edu
(860) 486-3133

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Yongku Cho

Castleman Term Associate Professor
cho@uconn.edu
(860) 486-4072

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Cato Laurencin

University Professor and Van Dusen Distinguished Endowed Professor
laurencin@uchc.edu
(860) 679-4086

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Yu Lei

Professor
yu.lei@uconn.edu
(860) 486-4554

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Anson Ma

Professor
anson.ma@uconn.edu
(860) 486-4630

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Jennifer Pascal

Professor in-Residence, Associate Department Head
jennifer.pascal@uconn.edu
(860) 486-3604

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Leslie Shor

Professor, Vice Provost for Graduate Education, Dean of the Graduate School
leslie.shor@uconn.edu
(860) 486-3136

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Ranjan Srivastava

Professor
rs@uconn.edu
(860) 486-4020