We are interested in the design, synthesis and application of functional materials (polymeric or molecular) to address issues that lie at the interface of synthetic chemistry, materials science and biomedical science and engineering. While the main focus of our research is the development of new synthetic methodologies, we also investigate relevant materials properties to facilitate transition to applications. The multidisciplinary nature of the program entails various modern synthetic techniques and physical characterization methods, and requires an understanding of biology and nanotechnology. Current projects include development of catalytic reactions towards polymers with potential biomedical applications, design and synthesis of functional polymers or nano-composites with targeted end-uses e.g. photoactive materials for optoelectronic devices, optical-magnetic sensors or biomedical implant materials.