J. Zach Hilt Research Group

University of Kentucky

Zach Hilt develops nanocomposite materials for biological and environmental applications. His research interests include magnetic nanoparticles, bionanotechnology, and nanomedicine, with work on hydrogels that can be remotely controlled or respond to measured chemical signals. These systems connect material behavior with drug delivery and other biomedical uses. Environmental projects investigate polymer networks designed to bind persistent pollutants such as PCBs. The research links nanoscale components with the behavior of larger polymer systems, asking how responsive materials can perform useful functions in complex biological or contaminated environments.