Wael M. Rabeh
Research Areas: Enzymology, Protein Structures
Research
The Program in Chemistry is engaged in research in a variety of fields and continues to lead world-class advancements in structural and solid-state chemistry, analytical chemistry, photochemistry, synthetic organic chemistry, chemical biology, protein biochemistry, supramolecular systems, marine biogeochemistry, advanced materials, computational chemistry, nuclear magnetic resonance and crystallography. The quality and breadth of research is evident in the individual faculty labs and interdisciplinary research centers of excellence.
Our Research Areas in Chemistry
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Biochemists study the molecular mechanisms underlying the biological functions of proteins, RNA, and DNA using structural, biophysical, and computational techniques. At NYUAD, our scientists study the roles of enzymes in cancer and viral replication and how they can be targeted for safe and effective therapeutics.
Principal Investigators
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Chemical Biology is an interdisciplinary scientific field that seeks to understand the complex processes within living systems by using chemical tools and techniques to manipulate and study biological systems at the molecular level. Our researchers design and synthesize molecules that interact with biological molecules, such as proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids, to uncover their functions, mechanisms, and to identify novel therapeutic targets for drug discovery.
Principal Investigators
Alan Healy
Research Areas:
Chemical biology, natural product synthesis, automated synthesis, drug discoveryTynchtyk Amatov
Research Areas:
Catalysis, natural product synthesis, medicinal chemistry, nucleic acids chemistry -
Principal Investigators
Materials Science plays a crucial role in advancing society, impacting technology, sustainability, healthcare, and space exploration. Its goal is to understand material behavior, optimize properties, design new materials, and investigate failures. Materials Science research at NYUAD covers advanced examination of a variety of functional materials, including the design, synthesis, and implementation of smart materials, polymers, and composites with exciting electronic, magnetic, and optical properties, and their applications in various devices.
Pance Naumov
Research Areas: Materials Science
Ali Trabolsi
Research Areas: Materials for Health and Environment
Research Institute Centers
Center for Smart Engineering Materials
Focusing on the research and development of smart materials and technologies that are relevant to the key sectors of the UAE's economy, NYUAD-CSEM aims to provide smart and sustainable solutions for sensing and diagnostics in the oil/gas and civil engineering sectors.
Water Research Center
The Water Research Center (NYUAD-WRC) aims to promote innovative research in water desalination, wastewater treatment, environmental policy, and social issues. The center serves as an interdisciplinary innovation hub for water research where scientific knowledge is transformed into practical solutions.
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Physical Chemistry spans molecular spectroscopy, quantum chemistry, statistical mechanics, materials science, and biophysics. Researchers use experimental and computational methods to study the physical principles behind chemical systems and biological processes. With a focus on data science and quantum computing, the research drives material discovery and innovation, advancing sustainable energy, advanced materials, environmental chemistry, and therapeutic technologies.
Principal Investigators
Asif Equbal
Research Areas:
Nuclear and Electron Magnetic Resonance, Photochemistry, Quantum Materials, Spin PhysicsSerdal Kirmizialtin
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Physical Chemistry, Computational Science, Soft Matter, Enzyme ActionsBrijith Thomas
Research Areas:
SSNMR, Spectroscopy, NMR Crystallography, Dynamic Nuclear Polarisation
Research Institute Centers
Center for Smart Engineering Materials
Focusing on the research and development of smart materials and technologies that are relevant to the key sectors of the UAE's economy, NYUAD-CSEM aims to provide smart and sustainable solutions for sensing and diagnostics in the oil/gas and civil engineering sectors.
Center for Quantum and Topological Systems
A nucleation point for cross-disciplinary expertise in theory and application of quantum and topological systems, with an emphasis towards the unifying goal of robust quantum computation.
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Soft Matter refers to a class of materials that include polymers, colloids, liquid crystals, gels, and foams, all of which have the ability to flow and deform under relatively weak forces, and which typically comprise large molecules or assemblies of smaller particles. Our researchers are particularly interested in biological soft materials, and how their fascinating properties arise from the dynamics and spontaneous organization of proteins, nucleic acids, sugars, and lipids.
Principal Investigators
Aleksander Rebane
Research Areas:
Soft Matter Physics; Single-molecule Biophysics; Liquid-liquid Phase Separation; Optical Tweezers; Intracellular Trafficking;
