Faculty Research Labs

Advanced Materials Research Laboratory

The Peng Research Laboratory focuses on developing new materials for electronic, energy, environmental, and biomedical applications.

AERIAL

Our lab's research interests include applied and experimental electromagnetics, such as, conformal array, 3-D printed composite antennas, antennas for harsh and extreme environments, phased array antennas, wireless power transfer, and metasurfaces for coating, sensing, space, defense, manufacturing, biomedical, and wearable applications in the microwave spectrum.

Algebra Lab

We study fundamental problems in Commutative Algebra, Homological Algebra and Combinatorial Commutative Algebra.

Atmospheric Chemistry Lab

Air pollutants negatively impact human health, causing millions of deaths worldwide each year, and they impact Earth’s climate. Research interests in this lab include global and regional trends of atmospheric pollutants, their interactions, and the way these pollutants impact Earth’s climate and air quality. We use ground-based observations, remotely sensed data, and atmospheric models to understand spatial and temporal trends of pollutants, improve model simulations of atmospheric chemistry, and explore climate and public health implications.

Bani Lab

We develop novel mathematical methods, algorithms, and models to optimize information extraction from real-world data, deliver accurate predictive models in healthcare and medicine, quantify the effectiveness of disease control and prevention policies, and advance the mathematical foundations of data science.

Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering

Our research focuses on the development of novel biomaterials as scaffolds for tissue regeneration and nanocarriers for drug delivery.

Bouyain Lab

We study how molecular recognition events among cell surface receptors or between cell surface receptors and matrix proteins guide the development and maintenance of the nervous system. We accomplish our research goals using a combination of biochemical and structural approaches, mainly X-ray crystallography.

Cao Lab

Use Partial differential equation to design structure-conforming Transformers for scientific computing problems.

Cheng Han Lab

LLM Adaptability and Efficiency

Climate Change Assessment and Modeling Lab

Dr. Fengpeng Sun's Climate Change Assessment and Modeling Lab studies Earth's climate, its variability, changes, and impacts. The lab develops high-resolution climate model experiments, analyzes physical climate processes, projects future climate change, and examines climate change impacts from regional and local perspectives, emphasizing their relevance to human activities.

Computational Physics Group

The CPG is composed of student-researchers who are dedicated to the use of computer simulations to help discover, clarify, and disseminate fundamental knowledge about the physical laws that govern our universe. The primary focus of the group is the realm of theoretical condensed matter physics wherein we develop and apply methods for computing spectroscopic, mechanical, magnetic, bonding, and other properties of materials from first principles quantum mechanics.

DANS Lab (Data-Algorithms-Network Systems-Security Laboratory)

DANS lab focuses on research relating to Data, Algorithms, Network Systems, and Security. The current emphasis includes AI for Security, 5G/6G networks, and IoT systems.

Data Mining, Database and Multimedia Research Group

The mission of the DDM research group is to conduct leading edge research in data science, AI, large language models, machine learning, deep learning, data mining, multimedia information systems, disaster information management, big data analytics, database management systems, and security.

GAPS Lab (Geoarchaeology, Archaeoseismology, Paleoseismology, and Sedimentology)

GAPS research projects integrate digital mapping, geophysics, and stratigraphic field data with archaeological, geochemical, and biological records to investigate the evidence of past earthquakes, the reconstruction of paleoenvironments, and the history of hurricanes and other coastal processes.

Hart Lab

Imagine not having safe, clean water to drink and use? Our research focuses on treatment of contaminated water and waste streams. Primarily we examine new ways and technologies for treating the contaminates and finding beneficial reuse solutions. From heavy metals to per-and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) we treat it all!

Human Balance and Ambulation Research Lab

Our research is focused on human musculoskeletal biomechanics, with emphasis on kinematics and kinetics of human motion. Specific areas where this work is applied include balance and fall risk, impacts of walking surface on human locomotion, and kinematics of surgeons and other healthcare providers.

Hydraulics and River Dynamics Lab

The Hydraulics and River Dynamics Lab advances understanding of river and environmental flow characteristics, sediment transport processes, river-ecosystem interactions, and contaminant fate in the environment. We use state-of-the-art measurement techniques to improve designs for hydraulic infrastructure and approaches to natural resource management.

Hydrolab

Hydrolab explores the dynamics of hydrological processes with human interactions using computational modeling with remote sensing data, geophysical survey and sensor-based field techniques. Our recent research tackles the issues in urban flooding, microplastic contamination, urban farming, and zoonotic disease with extreme weather events. Our projects are federally funded by the National Science Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and US Department of Agriculture.

Lab for RNA Regulation in Myogenesis

The Spletter lab studies the function of RNA binding proteins during muscle development using the genetic model organism Drosophila melanogaster. We employ genetics, cell biology, biochemistry, and bioinformatics approaches. Our work on alternative splicing and RNA regulation provides a deeper understanding of muscle fiber-type development and function and how these processes are disrupted in myotonic dystrophies and muscle disorders.

Lacin Lab

Lacin lab investigates the logic of neuronal circuit formation during development by using Dorosophila as model system.

Materials by Design Lab

We investigate new, unusual, and complex materials for next-generation device technologies such as detectors, optical/electrical switches, and integrated circuit components. We are focused on developing methods and understanding mechanisms of thin-film deposition processes, understanding and optimizing the relationship between atomic/electronic structure and functional properties such as optical, electrical, thermal, and mechanical behavior, and bringing this knowledge together to ultimately design and tune materials to meet the requirements for device integration.

May Lab

Our lab focuses on elucidating the mechanisms of virus-host interactions, with an emphasis on how these relationships impact viral replication and spread. Using model RNA plant viruses, we investigate a wide range of cellular pathways and processes that influence virus accumulation. Through this work, we aim to uncover fundamental principles of viral pathogenesis and host defense strategies, contributing to broader knowledge in plant-virus dynamics.

MELT (Molten Experiments Laboratory and Techniques)

The MELT team investigates a wide range of volcanic processes at microscopic to landscape scale. The MELT lab space has a high temperature furnace to remelt natural lava for experiments, microscopes for petrographic analysis, and software for 3D modeling of geologic surfaces. The team also conducts field work, satellite investigations, and collaborative large scale experiments and numical simulation.

Menees Lab

My lab studies retroviral host factors, focusing on the RNA debranching enzyme. We are developing an inhibitor of this enzyme as a possible drug to treat the neurodegenerative disease ALS.

Missouri Center for Advanced Power (MCAP)

MCAP specializes in advancing distribution system planning to accommodate high levels of renewable energy integration and fast-charging infrastructure. We also focus on post-disaster restoration strategies that account for critical infrastructure interdependencies and the techno-economic analysis of hybrid renewable energy systems for mission-critical applications.

Multidisciplinary Multiscale Electromagnetics Lab (MMEL)

The focus of the MMEL lab is Applied Electromagnetics where we study the interaction of electromagnetic fields/waves with systems that have highly complex shapes and distributions. For example, we study the interaction electromagnetic radiation with: electronics for interference and compatibility applications, lunar sand particles to better understand the optical characteristics of the moon, stem cells for therapeutic cancer applications, human hands for biometric applications, and carbon nanotubes for sensing and composite applications.

Multiplatform Interactive Robotics (Miro) Lab

Multiplatform Interactive Robotics Lab focuses on developing sensing and actuating technologies and integrating them into interactive robots across various types and form factors, such as unmanned vehicles, biomedical wearables, and haptic interfaces. These platforms gather real-time data or provide cues to their environment, enabling precise control and coordination in dynamic tasks. The fusion of these technologies allows for enhanced human-robot interaction, where unmanned vehicles navigate safely and autonomously, biomedical wearables diagnose and monitor diseases, and haptic interfaces provide tactile feedback for immersive experiences.

Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research Lab (MBRL)

MBRL is dedicated to advancing the understanding of musculoskeletal biomechanics and orthopaedics through computational and experimental studies. MBRL focuses primarily in understanding the mechanics of ligament injuries and evaluating surgical techniques. Our work spans from fundamental research on joint biomechanics to applied studies to improve clinical outcomes. Another major area of research is in developing tools and training simulations to reduce surgical errors.

Nanoscience and Renewable Energy Lab

Investigating (nano)materials for solar/electrical/thermal H2 production, CO2 conversion, N2 conversion, environmental removal, anti-fogging, anti-icing, superconducting, metal ion adsorption, microwave absorption

Natural Products and Drug Discovery Group

The collaborative, inter- and multidisciplinary research of the Buszek laboratories is focused broadly on medicinal chemistry and drug discovery. Some of our representative programs include seeking a better understanding of and finding new treatments for neurodegenerative tauopathies including Alzheimer's disease and Huntington's chorea; rare and aggressive human and canine cancers; and neglected tropical infectious diseases with a particular emphasis on leishmaniasis.

O'Connor Lab

Work in the O'Connor lab explores the mechanism and structure of the protein synthesis machinery in bacteria. Of particular interest are the influences of post-transcriptional modifications of RNA and post-translational modifications of ribosomal proteins, on ribosome function

Positron Science Lab

We are mainly a materials science lab using various methods to characterize polymers and other materials. We have completed a broad range of chemistry, instrument and method development projects across inorganic, biochemical, bonding theory, and physical chemistry areas.

Price Lab

My lab analyzes the mechanism of the circadian clock and its interactions with vision and sleep pathways. We employ a genetic analysis in Drosophila melanogaster.

Rafiee Lab

Research in the Rafiee Group focuses on the Electrosynthesis and Molecular Electrochemistry.

Rahman Computing Lab

My group’s aim is to explore novel computing directions to solve critical challenges in more-than-moore scaling, energy constraint designs, physically vulnerable circuits for general purpose and application specific integrated circuits, bio-medical and defense applications. The scope of research also includes computing architectures for data intensive and intelligent applications. Towards these objectives, we investigate nanoscale devices/structures, circuits, integrations, architecture and manufacturing techniques in cohesion. The research covers all aspects from material specifics to system level design, benchmarking and prototype development at scale.

Randall Lab

We are interested in the discovery and characterization of peptide-based drugs to help treat antimicrobial resistant infections.

Soft Biomedical Interfaces Lab

Smart micro and nanomaterials can serve as tools for guiding cell behavior. The Biomedical Interfaces Lab seeks to engineer soft and hybrid biomaterials with tailored physicochemical properties and investigate cell-material interactions. We aim to shed light on major cell/tissue biology issues and translate knowledge into novel neural engineering and regenerative medicine approaches and therapies.

Solar Cell Fabrication Laboratory

Dr. Li's research focuses on the development of advanced optoelectronic materials and devices for solar energy harvesting and conversion. Examples of note include efficient and stable perovskite solar cells using dopant-free, high-mobility, inexpensive organic semiconductors as the hole-transporting materials. The other focus of my research is on the development of multifunctional materials for dentistry applications and critical metal recovery.

Terahertz Lab

The Terahertz Lab focuses on the science and technology of the THz spectrum, which are electromagnetic waves located between radio-frequencies and infrared. The THz band is widely considered the next frontier in wireless communication of 6G and beyond. The Lab's research addresses challenges and identifies novel opportunities in future applications in sensing, imaging, and wireless communications.

The Momeni Research Group

We are a theoretical research group interested in developing new theories to better understand how light and other external stimuli interact with molecules and materials at the molecular level. We aim to provide fundamental insights that lead to the design and discovery of new chemical systems with superior properties and functions.

White Lab

The White lab focuses on medically-important fungi. Specifically we look at the mechanisms by which fungi become resistant to anti fungal drugs. We are also studying electronic health records to understand the extent of each of these fungal infections.

Zhuang Lab

Our lab focuses on scientific machine learning for partial differential equations, with particular interests in developing neural networks for multiscale and interface problems. We also delve into finite element methods for interface problems. We are especially interested in extracting insights from classical numerical methods and integrating them into neural network frameworks to address complex and real-world problems.

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