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The Tran‑Ba Lab studies nanoscale transport and interfacial dynamics in soft and polymeric materials using single‑molecule and single‑particle fluorescence techniques.
Our research reveals how microscopic structure governs diffusion, mechanics, and transport in hydrogels, polymer networks, and oil–water–solid interfaces — knowledge that informs drug delivery, biomaterials design, and interfacial engineering.
We are an undergraduate‑driven, NSF‑funded research laboratory and regularly publish and present nationally with Towson University students.
Highlights from the Lab
06/2025: We welcome two TIGUR scholars, Kodi Oputa and Tarek Mirza, to the Lab. It's great to have you!
05/2025: Our newest paper has been published in ChemistrySelect. Please check it out here.
04/2025: The LEAPS-MPS seminar was presented by Dr. Pumtiwitt McCarthy (Associate Professor, Chemistry, Morgan State University). Thank you for visiting us, Dr. McCarthy!
03/2025: Dr. Tran-Ba presented a poster at the 2025 Spring Meeting of the American Physical Society in Anaheim, CA.
08/2024: Our NSF LEAPS-MPS grant proposal has been funded. We thank the NSF, all program officers/director and reviewers for supporting our research. Thank you!
Join the Tran‑Ba Lab
Join the Tran‑Ba Lab
We regularly recruit motivated undergraduate and M.S. students interested in:
Fluorescence microscopy
Polymer and soft‑matter research
Quantitative data analysis
No prior research experience required — curiosity, reliability, and commitment are essential. 📧 Contact: ktranba@towson.edu.
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