University of Delaware

Lignin-Derived Biobased Resins and Thermoplastics for Extrudable Rigid Packaging

Sustainable polymer technology that converts lignin-rich biomass and industrial lignin waste into colorless, odorless, tunable plastics with drop-in potential for rigid, extrudable packaging applications, including recyc...

Enhanced Nitrogen Retention and Transformation in Biochar-Amended Bioretention Media

Biochar amendment technology for stormwater bioretention media that increases nitrogen removal efficiency above 60% while improving hydraulic performance and plant growth. Wood-derived biochar pyrolyzed above 550°C enhan...

Chemical recycling of biodegradable films using microwave-assisted catalytic depolymerization

Rapid, selective depolymerization of biodegradable films into monomers using solvents, solid catalysts, and microwave heating. Combines computational solvent screening and AI to optimize processing conditions, achieving ...

Bacterial volatile organic compounds for plant growth promotion under altered gravity conditions

Research collaboration opportunity to investigate how plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) produce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that enhance plant growth, with applications for space agriculture and terrestri...

Deep learning-based automated crop field delineation for African agriculture

AI-powered satellite imagery analysis that detects and delineates individual smallholder farmer fields across Africa. Uses deep learning to deliver high-accuracy field boundary mapping for agricultural statistics, invest...

Evaluating benign microbial colonization for plant growth promotion and stress resilience

Research expertise in plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and their root colonization behavior to enhance plant fitness under biotic and abiotic stress. The lab investigates how beneficial microbes colonize plant...

Immunotherapy & Vaccine Adjuvant Platform: Bacterial c-di-AMP Delivery

Technology Overview Cyclic-di-AMP (c-di-AMP) is a potent bacterial second messenger with validated ability to stimulate both innate and adaptive immune responses — making it a highly attractive platform for next-generat...

VST 2: Simulating Real-World Terrains for Clinical Rehabilitation and Athletic Training

Commercialization of the Variable Stiffness Treadmill 2 (VST 2) The Opportunity Real-world locomotion occurs on dynamic terrains, yet rehab and robotic testing rely on rigid surfaces. To bridge this, my lab developed the...

Tick control products

We are interested in working to improve biofungicides for ticks. Specifically we are interested in selecting for highly tick-specific strains in the lab that do not affect other arthropods. These biofungicides hold great...

Rapid pathogen testing

We want to develop rapid pathogen detection products for both at home and point of care. Our lab works a great deal with pathogen genomics and testing. We have a few ideas: - Mulitplex LAMP tests for Borrelia spp., Anap...