Mass Spectrometry
Mass Spectrometry is a rapidly advancing scientific discipline. At Stevens, we provide the most current frontier-level research programs in this growing field.
Departmental Research
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology is building a strong research community of molecular, cellular, and computational minds.
Our faculty and students work synergistically to explore transformative scientific ideas for cutting-edge research in chemical and life sciences and for broad impact in drug discovery, precision medicine, and sustainability.
Research in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Chemistry is referred to as the “central science” because it provides a framework to connect the physical sciences with the life sciences and applied sciences such as medicine and engineering. One of the foundational research pillars of this “central science” focuses on the study of the structure, synthesis, and function of molecules, ranging from small molecules to peptides, polymers, and biomolecules (“molecular mind”).
Chemical biology, as our legacy research area, aims to provide mechanistic insights into biological problems from the perspective of molecular synthesis, analysis, and control (“cellular mind”). At the same time, computational chemistry and biology have significantly advanced to play increasingly important roles in studying molecular and cellular systems (“computational mind”).
Our department's research strengths lie in:
- Modulation of disease-relevant biological systems at molecular level (“molecular mind’)
- Studying mechanisms of cancer initiation, progression, and therapy resistance using patient-derived organoids and tissue models (“cellular mind”)
- High-accuracy predictions of molecular structures and properties (“computational mind”).
Research Areas
Molecular Focus
Current research includes the design and development of novel anticancer and antibacterial compounds, bioactive peptides, molecular probes to better understand and modulate cellular functions, discovery of novel molecular building blocks and chemical reactions to expand the “chemical space” of bioactive compounds and functional macromolecules.
LABS
Research Laboratories in Chemistry & Chemical Biology
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology (CCB) at Stevens is known for its legacy of fostering and nurturing groundbreaking, world-class innovation at the interface between chemical and biological sciences. The department hosts laboratories with focus in molecular, cellular, and computational research.
Sharma Lab
Sharma lab focuses on using synthetic, organic and medicinal chemistry to accelerate the discovery of new therapeutics.
Lee Lab
Professor Lee's team creates new devices using nanotechnology and microfluidics for transformative use.
Zhang Lab
Zhang Lab uses computational and quantum chemistry to provide accurate information of molecules and biomolecules.
Iwanicki Lab
Iwanicki Lab uses a combination of cancer tissue engineering, micro-fabrication, state-of-the-art microscopy and CRISPR/CAS9 gene editing to gain mechanistic insights…
Wang Lab
Research efforts in this lab mainly focus on two areas: Multifunctional Tissue/Organ Formation and Nanomedicine in Cancer.
Perekatt Lab
The Perekatt lab seeks to answer the prevailing question as to why cancer stem-like cells evolve and persist.
Liang Lab
The Liang Lab focuses on Pharmaceutical Chemistry and engineering through the use of various nanomaterials especially polymers.