Triblock Copolymer Vesicle Morphogenesis

May 6, 2024 · 1 min read
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This project uses coarse-grained molecular dynamics to study the pathway by which amphiphilic triblock copolymers organize from initially dispersed chains into vesicular assemblies. The analysis focuses on morphology transitions, aggregate growth, solvent-polymer interfaces, and chain conformations during self-assembly.

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PhD Student in Biomedical and Chemical Engineering
I am a PhD student in Biomedical and Chemical Engineering at Syracuse University, where my primary adviser and PI is Dr. Radhakrishna Sureshkumar and my co-adviser is Dr. James Henderson. My research uses coarse-grained molecular dynamics to study polymer and surfactant self-assembly, with a focus on amphiphilic copolymer systems, micelles, vesicles, and the molecular mechanisms that drive morphology evolution.