Research Focus

Nanomaterials are revolutionizing the products we use everyday. For example, cell phones are smaller, cheaper, and more effective because of these incredibly tiny materials. Yet, the development of nanomaterials for many biological and environmental applications is hindered by a poor understanding of their complex interactions with biomolecules. 

In the Wheeler Lab, we develop new ways to study the biochemical interactions that mediate nanomaterial behavior. With a strong foundation in the biochemistry of nanomaterials, we aim to inform design of drugs with less side effects, to enable engineering of sensors for early disease detection, and ensure environmental safety of nano-enabled products.