Advanced Nanomechanics of Biomaterials

3 Credits

Students will develop understanding of the latest scientific developments and discoveries in the nanoscale structure and properties of biological materials. Topics include nanostructures of biomaterials, physiological roles under mechanical forces, biopolymers, protein folding, and self-assembly. Also included are characterization methods of nanomechanical properties using single molecule techniques. Current applications of nanobiomaterials in the area of molecular machines, molecular self-assembly, and nanoscaffold are discussed.