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Browse labs by their listed college affiliationAga Laboratory for Environmental Research & Testing
University at BuffaloDiana S. Aga · Henry M. Woodburn Professor of Chemistry, SUNY Distinguished Professor
Where do environmental contaminants go, and how effectively can treatment remove them? Aga investigates pollutants including pesticides, pharmaceuticals, endocrine disrupting chemicals, and engineered nanomaterials. Her laboratory develops analytical methods using chromatography and mass spectrometry to study contaminants in complex samples. Research also examines antibiotic residues and resistance in wastewater, chemical accumulation in organisms, and the performance of treatment processes. These projects connect environmental chemistry with exposure and water quality, tracing chemicals from their transport through the environment to their potential biological effects.
Albert H. Titus Research Group
University at BuffaloAlbert H. Titus · Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Electronic sensors can turn signals from the body or surrounding environment into information researchers can use. Titus investigates integrated sensors, bioinstrumentation, and visual processing systems inspired by neural computation. His research includes sensors for disease detection and management, biochemical sensing, and solid state devices for high resolution X-ray imaging. Work on optical detector chips connects light sensing with broader sensing systems. The group’s interests also span analog circuits and optoelectronics, linking the design of electronic hardware with biomedical measurement and interpretation.
Mark T. Swihart Research Group
University at BuffaloMark T. Swihart · SUNY Distinguished Professor
Nanoparticles can perform useful functions, but their properties depend on how they are made and modified. Swihart’s group studies nanoparticle synthesis, functionalization, and applications, using chemical engineering to understand preparation processes. Research connects chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena with the behavior of reacting flows. These interests link the chemistry of materials to methods for controlling their production. The group investigates nanoscale materials through both process understanding and application development, connecting fundamental engineering descriptions with the challenge of preparing useful particle systems.
Miao Yu Research Group
University at BuffaloMiao Yu · Professor, SUNY Empire Innovation Professor
Separating molecules is a central industrial task that can consume substantial energy. Yu studies nanostructures, zeolites, and membranes to develop separation technologies. His research record includes membranes for carbon dioxide capture, recovery of ammonia, and membrane reactors associated with methanol production. Recent work also examines ways to manufacture ultrathin zeolite membranes and improve gas separation performance. These projects connect the structure of nanoscale channels with practical processing questions, investigating how membrane design and fabrication can support more efficient chemical and material production.
Thomas Thundat Research Group
University at BuffaloThomas Thundat · SUNY Distinguished Professor
A sensor array can reveal more than a single detector if its measurements are integrated effectively. Thundat researches systems for detecting physical, chemical, and biological information using micro and nanoscale mechanical platforms. His work examines engineered interfaces and their interactions with electromagnetic fields to improve sensitivity and selectivity. Related research investigates molecular interactions at boundaries between solids and fluids, and approaches to delivering power to sensors. Applications span health, environmental monitoring, and safety, connecting fundamental interface science with compact sensing technologies.
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