Overview

The Biomolecular Engineering research area designs and controls biological materials and therapeutic agents at the molecular scale for applications in disease diagnosis and treatment. Using biocompatible polymers, we engineer precise nano- and micro-scale formulations that deliver drugs and vaccines efficiently to target sites and enable long-acting molecular delivery platforms. We further combine molecular and nano-scale fabrication technologies—such as microneedles and nanoparticles—with biosensing technologies that detect biomolecules, to develop systems that precisely measure and control molecular information within the body. Ultimately, this research area aims to maximize therapeutic efficacy and specificity by integrating materials, chemistry, and electronics at the molecular scale, contributing to precision medicine and next-generation molecular diagnostics and therapeutics.