Binding of peptide to hydroxyapatite surface

3D packing of collagen molecules in a fibril

Amino acid controlled hydroxyapatite nanocrystal growth

Free energy minimized binding complex of osteocalcin-amorphous calcium phosphate

Binding of peptide to hydroxyapatite surface

3D packing of collagen molecules in a fibril

Amino acid controlled hydroxyapatite nanocrystal growth

Free energy minimized binding complex of osteocalcin-amorphous calcium phosphate

Welcome to the Sahai Group

Our research focuses on the fundamental physical-chemical interactions between biological molecules or cells and mineral surfaces in processes relevant to the origins of life and bone biomineralization. We use a range of experimental, spectroscopic, cell culture and computational approaches to address specific questions in these areas of research.

Group News

New group member alert: Segun just joined as a post-doctoral researcher.

Putu’s Farewell Dinner on 12/11/2019

Congratulations on your graduation, Dr. Putu Ustriyana!

Steven and Punam’s paper is now published.

The paper titled “Bacterial Membrane Selective Antimicrobial Peptide-Mimetic Polyurethanes: Structure–Property Correlations and Mechanisms of Action” is now on ACS Materials …

Welcome to Ruibo, our new MS student!

Cynthia is a new Ph.D. student in our group.

She will be pursuing a doctorate degree in Intergrated Bioscience.