SAFN Lab


The Self-Assembled Functional Nanomaterials (SAFN) group led by Prof. Mu-Ping Nieh focuses on the research to develop experimental approaches, e.g., scattering and microscopy, to probe nano- or micro-structures of the materials that have advanced, unique functions. Through these researches, we aim to (1) understand the structure-function relationships of functional materials, (2) predict the self-assembling morphology based on molecular architecture and properties, in collaboration with molecular dynamic simulations, and (3) apply the principles of self-assembly to construct advanced biomaterials, therapeutic/diagnostic delivery carriers, sensing and energy materials.

News

  • 2023
    Chung-Hao’s paper on “Synthesis of Polymer Nanoweb via a Lipid Template” is published in the ACS Macro Letters  (07/2023) The paper” Next-generation poly-L-histidine formulations for miRNA mimic delivery” in collaboration with Prof. Bahal is published in Molecular Therapy-Methods & Clinical Development (06/2023) Chung-Hao received the Pre-doctoral Travel Award from CBE in 2022-2023, congratulations! (05/2022) Donyeil […]
    Posted on June 6, 2023
  • 2022
    Behrad successfully defend his dissertation, congratulation! (11/2022) Chung-Hao’s paper on “Facile polymerization in a bicellar template to produce polymer nano-rings” is published in the Journal of Colloid and Interface Science (10/2022) The paper “Sulfonated Pentablock Copolymer Membrane Morphological Anisotropy and Its Impact on Dimensional Swelling, Proton Conductivity, and the Transport of Protons and Water” in […]
    Posted on May 14, 2022
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  • Jul
    13
    Confratute 2025
    UConn Storrs
    ALL DAY

    Interested in learning how to incorporate enrichment, differentiation, and artificial intelligence into your classroom to meet the needs of all students? Join us at UConn Storrs for the 47th Confratute! 

  • Jul
    13
    Employee Art Exhibit
    UConn Health
    ALL DAY

    Visit our employee exhibit in the Connector Gallery (Main floor hallways connecting Connecticut Tower to University Tower) on display until August 7th.

  • Jul
    13
    Martha G. Trask and Jeff Ostergren on Display
    UConn Health
    ALL DAY

    “Expressions in Multimedia,” “Secondary Effects” at Celeste LeWitt Gallery

  • Jul
    13
    Open Air 2025 – Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition
    Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art (Avery Point)
    ALL DAY

    Open Air 2025 is the Alexey von Schlippe Gallery’s fifth annual exhibition of outdoor sculpture displayed along the shoreline path at UConn Avery Point.

Contact

Dr. Mu-Ping Nieh 

Email: mu-ping.nieh@uconn.edu

Phone: 860-486-8708

Address:

Polymer program, Institute of Materials Science

25 King Hill Road, MZ221

Storrs, CT 06269-3136