Research at BEES Lab

Materials · Biomedicine · Energy

BEES Lab works at the intersection of physical science, chemistry, biology, nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and green energy engineering. Our research spans fundamental interfacial science and technology development, with a common focus on understanding and controlling molecular and nanoscale interactions.

Aqueous Batteries & Electrochemical Interfaces

We investigate new electrolytes, positive and negative electrode materials, separators, membranes, and interfacial processes for aqueous batteries and related electrochemical energy-storage systems. Current work emphasizes improving energy density, stability, ion transport, and practical cell performance through materials and interface engineering.

Nanobiomaterials & Therapeutic RNA

We develop nanobiomaterials and small-RNA therapeutic strategies, including sequence design, carrier engineering, biological-interface control, and approaches to improve the safety and efficacy of therapeutic RNA delivery.

Peptide Self-Assembly, Surface Thermodynamics & Interfaces

Long-standing interests of the group include surface thermodynamics, molecular interfaces, nanostructure design, and peptide self-/co-assembly. These principles are applied to peptide biofunctionalization, protein–lipid interactions, coatings, emulsification, and other interfacial systems.

Drug & Gene Delivery

We study delivery platforms for drugs, genes, peptides, proteins, and siRNA, with particular interest in biomimetic interfaces, peptide-based nanocomplexes, protein corona formation, and transport in biologically relevant environments.

Research Overview

From biomedicine to clean energy