Our research focus is in the area of (bio)colloid-surface interactions with applications in protection of water resources, engineering of biosensors, antimicrobial materials, and development of safe nanotechnology. The Biocolloids and Surfaces Laboratory combines tools from surface and colloid science with techniques in molecular, cellular, and microbiology to address interdisciplinary problems that have implications for protection of the environment and public health. Some of the instruments used in our research include a quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring (QCM-D), a NanoTweezer, a scanning imaging ellipsometer, and an enhanced darkfield hyperspectral microscope. We also have facilities for material characterization, cell culture, and culture of insects and plants.