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Nanoplasmonics Research Lab · TAMUCC
Engineering light and matter at the nanoscale for sensing, energy, and cancer therapeutics.
Dr. Hooshmand's research lab at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi advances colloid chemistry and nanoplasmonics — developing gold and silver nanoparticle assemblies for ultrasensitive biosensing, photothermal cancer therapy, and next-generation solar energy harvesting.
Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi
Located in Corpus Christi, Texas. Our lab is part of the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences in the Center for Sciences, CS 250.
Our Approach
From Simulation to Real-World Impact
We combine multiscale simulations with precision nanoparticle synthesis to model optical properties and translate them into applications in sensing, diagnostics, cancer treatment, and solar energy.
Research Focus
Active Research Projects
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Advancing Nanoparticle Assembly for Tunable Plasmonic Properties
Engineering metallic nanoparticles with precise geometry to achieve tunable plasmonic resonances for ultrasensitive sensing, cancer biomarker detection, solar energy harvesting, and rapid diagnostics.
Innovative Approaches to Cancer Treatment Using Nanoparticle-Based Therapies
Harnessing gold nanoparticles and engineered nanoconstructs for synergistic photothermal, chemotherapy, and photodynamic cancer treatments, with computational modeling guiding nanoparticle design.
Active Metal Nanoparticles for Monitoring Surface Catalytic Reactions
Developing advanced plasmonic nanostructures with precisely tunable geometries to probe and enhance surface-catalytic and photocatalytic reactions in real time using SERS and LSPR spectroscopy.
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Hooshmand Lab Presents at ACS Fall 2025, Colloids Division
The Hooshmand Lab presented a nanoparticle-based electrochemical sensor for early cancer detection at the ACS Fall 2025 Meeting in the Colloids Division.
New Publication Alert: Synergistic Cancer Therapies Enhanced by Nanoparticles
Our review article in Pharmaceutics explores how nanoparticle-based systems can enhance cancer treatment through targeted delivery and innovative multimodal strategies.
Hooshmand Lab Wins Second Place in Poster Presentation at the 2025 Symposium for Student Innovation, Research, and Creative Activities
Congratulations to Ethan Hughes, Thomas Krozel, and Owen Wrigley for winning second place in poster presentation at the 2025 Symposium for Student Innovation, Research, and Creative Activities.
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