Reader in Physical Chemistry
Chiral transport in biological motifs
In combination with solid-state peptide synthesis, we are designing several helical peptides structures to study chiral charge transport in Biology.
Spin-polarized transport in Metal bioorganic complexes
In combination with with nano-magnetic measurements, we are trying to understand and design novel single-molecule spin filter devices as well as disentangle mechanism of spin-dependent electronic communication in Biology (in collaboration with University of Barcelona).
Transport in single-protein contact
In combination with point-site mutagenesis protocols, we are designing novel single-protein contacts with controlled orientation to map the charge transport landscape on individual metalloproteins and fine-control the protein-electrode coupling.
Design of new anchoring chemistry for (Bio)Molecular Electronic applications
Combining with organic synthesis approaches, we are designing new possibilities to efficiently wire (Bio)molecules into metal and semiconducting electrodes. As part of this project schemes, we are developing approaches to study single-molecule reactivity in a nanoscale junction (in collaboration with Curtin University, Australia).