Research

Developing metallic nanoparticles, biopolymeric nanoparticles, and bio-nanocomposite materials for biomedical, nano-cosmetics, food preservation, and food packaging applications 

Biological systems and nano enabled functional drug delivery systems. 

Data analysis of bio-nano cell interaction for medical application 

Mathematical modelling of nanoparticle with proteins and viral cell interactions. 

The research activities of Nanolab will impact on enhancing the societal awareness of potential environmental hazards of nanomaterials and nanotechnologies. The activities of Nanolab will inform public safety and awareness of nanoscale processes and materials handling in food-packaging and environmental etc.  

Nanolab will help in local planning processes to reduce potential risk of hazards to public, handling/disposal procedures, protocols developments and necessary engagements with governmental and regulatory bodies to safeguard public health.  

Our research in this area mainly focusses on nanoscale physical-chemistry and bionano-interactions. We develop and employ computational and theoretical tools to study soft matter systems such as nanoparticle-protein interactions, protein corona formation and proteins in crowded environments. Additionally, we work on the developing of coarse-grained models for proteins and nanoparticles. We also employ machine learning techniques to characterize and classify nanoparticles. 

Nanolab has a dedicated team focused on the sociological impacts of nanotechnology it is actively engaged in the assessment of public awareness and perceptions of nanotechnology, the requirements of third level student’s educational structure to pursue careers in nanotechnology, and is currently involved in the formation of a structured PhD programme for third level institutions on nanotechnology.