
Principal Investigator: Vinothan Manoharan
We do experiments to understand how complex systems such as interacting nanoparticles or proteins spontaneously order themselves — a process called self-assembly or self-organization.
Discover soft matter and self-assembly research
“Scanning for Viruses”: Holographic Microscopy (illustrated explainer)
Benchwork
None
Usually grad school in physics
Time Commitment
6-8 hours per week; number of hours not as important as commitment to working on project consistently
Undergrads per Semester
1-3
Typical Project Length
1-1.5 years
Minimum Commitment
At least 1 semester and a summer
Co-authorship Policy
Yes
Group Meetings
Yes, once a week
Reach out to Vinothan Manoharan via email to express your interest in undergraduate research.