Overview of our research
Our goal is to understand how molecular interactions and forces across several length scales affect function in biology. We are particularly interested in articulated joints and epithelial tissues to better understand molecular and cellular regulation in healthy biointerfaces and help identify the causes of diseases, such as osteoarthritis, lung cancer, or atherosclerosis. The current specific research topics are:
Biotribology
we still have a limited understanding of most aspects of the tribology of our synovial joints. We are pushing the understanding of tribology of natural and implanted synovial joints, especially the intermolecular interactions of synovial fluid components and interactions with surfaces.
Bioadhesion
To gain a better understanding of how nature controls adhesion, we are investigating the adhesion mechanisms of biological, biologically inspired, and synthetic molecules, especially those relevant for biomedical applications.
Epithelial Mechanobiology
