Srivastava Lab
Self-Assembly of Soft Materials
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, adhesive and coatings), biomedical and biochemical industries, construction materials, and 3D printing.
Openings
We are building a multidisciplinary team of researchers. Currently, we are looking for graduate students to join our group.
Graduate Student Opening in the Srivastava Lab
Electrostatic Hydrogel-based Wet Adhesives: We are looking to hire 1-2 graduate (MS and Ph.D.) students for an ongoing NSF-funded project on electrostatic hydrogel-based wet adhesives. This experimental research project will envisage polymer synthesis, material characterization, and application in diverse biomedical settings and will offer ample opportunities for collaborations with biomedical scientists and clinicians. Students with a background in chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry and biochemistry, and physics are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should email Samanvaya at samsri@ucla.edu
Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Researcher Openings in the Srivastava Lab
Smart Water Treatment Systems: We are looking to hire 2 graduate (Ph.D.) students and two (2) postdoctoral researchers for an industry-collaborative project on smart water (pre)treatment systems. This research project will envisage the assembly and operation of water (pre)treatment systems along with process modeling and developing model-predictive control strategies to enable remote system operations. This project will offer ample opportunities for work in the lab and the field, as well as collaborations with industry collaborators. Ph.D. graduates (or soon-to-be graduates) with a background in chemical engineering, water treatment, and machine learning-based process modeling and control are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should email Samanvaya at samsri@ucla.edu.
Group News
2024
[May 2024] Divya successfully completes her Ph.D. defense. Congratulations Dr. Iyer!
[May 2024] Advait successfully completes his Ph.D. defense. Congratulations Dr. Holkar!
[May 2024] Holly presents at the annual CBE 4th Year Symposium at UCLA.
[May 2024] Fahed presents at the BioPACIFIC MIP joint meeting between UCLA and UCSB.
[April 2024] Antonio and Divya co-presented their research at the 10th Anniversary CARA Science Symposium at UC Berkley. Their poster presentation entailed the discovery of high-strength polyurethane-inorganic composites for broad applications in construction materials.
[April 2024] Marlo receives the Hosmer Stone Award from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry for having the best grades during her first year in chemistry and biochemistry classes during the 2022-2023 year! Well-done, Marlo!
[March 2024] Advait presents a 3-minute lightning pitch on Biomanufacturing with Protocells at the Destination Startup as part of the NSF I-Corps Hub West Showcase!
[March 2024] Marlo joins the group as an undergraduate researcher. Welcome!
[March 2024] Sam is selected as a fellow of Scialog: Sustainable Minerals, Metals, and Materials.
[March 2024] Divya, Holly, Caitlyn, and Arthur present their research at the Americal Physical Society (APS) March Meeting in Minneapolis, MN.
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