KSUKennesaw State University · Chemistry
Halim Solvent Lab
Mohammad Halim · Kennesaw, Georgia
Research Focus
Dr. Mohammad Halim's lab at Kennesaw State University focuses on creating new types of solvents known as deep eutectic solvents (DESs) which can help stabilize complex biological molecules like proteins and enzymes. By enhancing the preservation of these crucial drug components, the lab aims to improve the storage and delivery of therapies that rely on biological agents. This work not only has implications in the pharmaceutical field but also offers valuable research opportunities for undergraduate students.
deep eutectic solventsbiomedical applicationsprotein stabilizationenzymesdrug deliverybiocompatible solventsnanostructuresbiotechnologypharmaceutical storage
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop new eutectic solvents for stabilizing proteins and enzymes.
AIM 02Understand the molecular structure of DESs for biomedical applications.
AIM 03Investigate the effects of DESs on the stability of biological molecules.
AIM 04Explore the potential of DESs in enhancing drug delivery systems.
AIM 05Provide undergraduate students with hands-on research experience in biochemical techniques.
Skills the Lab Values
IR spectroscopyRaman spectroscopydifferential scanning calorimetry (DSC)mass spectrometry (MS)circular dichroism (CD)nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)X-ray scatteringneutron scatteringmolecular dynamics (MD) simulationsdensity functional theory (DFT)
Output against the department
Publications199bottom 48% of dept.112th of 216
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Citations4.2kbottom 30% of dept.151st of 216
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