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
[January 2025] Jaicy joins our group as a post-doctoral researcher. Welcome, Jaicy!
[January 2025] Our work on protein delivery using polyelectrolyte complex hydrogels led by Holly is accepted for publication on Biomacromolecules. Congratulations, Holly and co-authors!
2025
[December 2025] Esson joins our group as an undergraduate researcher. Welcome, Esson!
[November 2025] Fahed is selected as a finalist in the Frank J. Padden, Jr. Award (DPOLY) Award. Congrats, Fahed!
[November 2025] Fahed is selected as a finalist in the Emerging Soft Matter Excellence (DSOFT) Award. Congrats, Fahed!
[November 2025] Our group members Tina, Deva, Yufei, Fahed, and Sam present at the the AIChE Annual Meeting in Boston, MA.