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Welcome to the Frankel Group homepage. Our interests relate to the design of synthetic systems such as new materials, robots and fuel cells using knowledge gained from the operation of biological organisms. This field of SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY requires the application of genetic engineering, biochemistry and biophysics to both understand and exploit biological processes. Projects currently being undertaken include the development of part bio/ part machine robots, the design and assembly of an artificial cell and the exploitation of biological control to the design of new materials. Figure 1 - Schematic diagram of marine microrobot Cyberplasm Our research efforts endeavor to combine biophysics, materials science, nanotechnology and engineering. We welcome potential students who think outside the boundaries of individual disciplines and are willing to immerse themselves into rigorous scientific challenges. For more information on what we do please browse the research web pages. |
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