Our primary research focus is on the understanding and modulation of interactions between neural tissue and smart materials and biosensors. Several fields of research require the fundamental understanding of these interactions, including neural electrode/tissue interface, neural tissue engineering, implantable biosensors and drug delivery. We design advanced functional biomaterials and electrode devices that will intimately integrate with the host neural tissue. Concurrently, electrochemical, biological, surgical, histological, optical and electrophysiological methods are being developed to comprehensively and accurately evaluate these novel materials and devices.
NTE Lab Projects
Research Area 1
Characterization tools and paradigms for understanding the neural electrode-tissue interface
Research Area 2
Novel material development and device design for next-generation neural interface technology
Research Area 3
Investigation of the effectiveness and safety of electrical stimulation
Research Area 4
Surface coating for neural implants
Research Area 5
Biosensor for neurochemicals
Research Area 6
On-demand drug delivery
Research Area 7
Multimodal neural interface
Research Area 8
Neural Tissue Engineering
Funding
Funding for the NTE Lab is provided by the following agencies: