Engineering new functional materials and devices requires a mechanistic understanding of their nanoscale constituents and intermolecular interactions. In this thesis, I investigate self-assembled, mesoscale-architectured materials …
Labeling live cells for gene and protein expression is critical to a myriad of research and clinical functions. These include diagnostic imaging, enrichment of heterogeneous …
Phase transforming electrode materials are among the most promising candidates for the next generation of high energy capacity lithium ion batteries. Phase transformation in electrodes …
Adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) represent a promising cell source for cell-based therapies and tissue engineering applications because of their multipotency and abundance. However, these cells …
Cellular mechanophenotype is defined as the elastic and viscoelastic properties of a cell, and is commonly characterized by atomic force microscopy (AFM). Assessment of a …
Abstract of “The Role of Mechanical Properties in Stem Cell Adipogenesis” by Nicholas R. Labriola, Ph.D., Brown University, May 2017 The mechanical properties of cells …
A generalized thermoelastic model for adhesion was developed to elucidate the mechanism of dissipation within the viscoelastic bulk of a hydrogel. Results show that in …