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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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Lab Presents at AAAS Annual Meeting
Dr. Hooshmand presented recent findings on cellular mechanisms at the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting.
Publication in Nature Science
New research from the lab has been accepted for publication in Nature Science, investigating translational applications of laboratory findings.
Graduate Student Awarded Fellowship
Congratulations to our graduate student for receiving a prestigious fellowship for doctoral research in biomedical science.
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