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.

About the Group

As a part of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at SCU, we are a collaborative team of undergraduate researchers. We use biochemical approaches to understand the role of nanomaterials in human and environmental health. Through our work, all researchers on the team are trained in an array of techniques within biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, and nanoscience.

Interested in our group?

Email Professor Wheeler for more information or to learn more about available research positions.