UB - University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Chemical and Biological Engineering
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Marina Tsianou

Assistant Professor

609 Furnas Hall
(716) 645-1191
Fax: (716) 645-3822
mtsianou@buffalo.edu
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Research Interests

  • Systems:  networks, gels complex fluids, dispersions, intermolecular complexes, molecular recognition, crystallization, self-assembly, interfacial phenomena, biomimetics, formulations.
  • Materials:  polymers (polyelectrolytes, biopolymers, associating polymers, block copolymers), surfactants, biomaterials, supramolecules, dyes, colloidal particles, crystals, cosolvents.
  • Techniques:  rheology, small-angle X-ray (SAXS) and neutron (SANS) scattering, static and dynamic light scattering, UV-vis and fluorescence spectroscopy, conductivity, vapor pressure osmometry (VPO), surface free energy, electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis (ESCA), atomic force microscopy (AFM).
  • Broad impact:  products and processes that improve the quality of life (health, environment).

Last Updated: October 2007