Research
Research
Designing and characterizing tunable biopolymer networks (precipitates, complex coacervates, and hydrogels) to optimize structural and functional properties for specific applications.
Utilizing complex biopolymer structures as protective nanocarriers to improve the stability, solubility, and targeted release of sensitive bioactives, drugs, and vaccines.
Leveraging biopolymer complexes for emulsion stabilization, driving the development of novel lipid-based delivery systems and health-focused foods.
Engineering scalable biomanufacturing platforms to produce and purify complex microbial exopolysaccharides and fungal-derived metabolites for use as advanced prebiotics, natural stabilizers, and functional therapeutics.