The Srivastava Lab is based in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department of the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
We harness self-assembly as a tool for soft materials design. We are specifically interested in the role of electrostatic interactions, and our work spans from molecular design and synthesis to fabrication characterizations of nano-, micro- and macro-scale materials, with applications in consumer products (such as cosmetics, adhesives and coatings), biomedical and biochemical industries, construction materials, and 3D printing.
2026
[July 2026] Orchid attends the School on Methods and Applications of Small Angle Neutron Scattering and Neutron Reflectometry at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
[June 2026] Orchid receives travel scholarship to attend the "School on Methods and Applications of Small Angle Neutron Scattering and Neutron Reflectometry" at the NIST Center for Neutron Research in Gaithersburg, MD. Congrats, Orchid!
[June 2026] Caitlyn successfully completes her Ph.D. defense. Congratulations Dr. Fick!
[April 2026] Orchid receives Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department’s 2026 Outstanding TA Award. Congrats, Orchid!
[April 2026] Orchid and Hailey attend the Beyond RG Materials Small-Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) course at the Advanced Photon Source (APS) at Argonne National Laboratory in Argonne, IL.
[April 2026] Fahed successfully completes his Ph.D. defense. Congratulations Dr. Albreiki!