Our group is a recognized leader in the quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) research, focusing in particular on lipid assemblies at surfaces.1-8 Several years ago we developed a method for measuring adsorbed particle sizes with QCM6 and applied it to measuring adsorbed liposome deformation,8 thus establishing a proof-of-concept. The purpose of this project is to use this method for studying adsorbed liposome deformation quantitatively, with biologically relevant lipid mixtures that illuminate interesting phenomena occurring in cell membranes.

This interdisciplinary project is ideal for a dedicated candidate who is interested in subsequently pursuing further studies in the areas of surface science and/or biophysics, as it encompasses surface science and lipid biophysics concepts and is likely to lead to a publication.

Interested applicants please contact Dr. Ilya Reviakine ilya reviakine ∂does-not-exist.kit edu
(Reference 1 below is a Feature Article that is recommended for initial reading).

1. I. Reviakine, D. Johannsmann, and R. P. Richter, Analytical Chemistry 83, 8838-8848 (2011)



2. I. Reviakine, A. N. Morozov, and F. F. Rossetti, Journal of Applied Physics 95, 7712-7716 (2004)



3. I. Reviakine, F. F. Rossetti, A. N. Morozov, and M. Textor, Journal of Chemical Physics 122, 204711-204718 (2005)



4. E. Rojas, M. Gallego, and I. Reviakine, Analytical Chemistry 80, 8982-8990 (2008)



5. D. Johannsmann, I. Reviakine, E. Rojas, and M. Gallego, Analytical Chemistry 80, 8891-8899 (2008)



6. E. Tellechea, D. Johannsmann, N. F. Steinmetz, R. P. Richter, and I. Reviakine, Langmuir 25, 5177-5184 (2009)



7. D. Johannsmann, I. Reviakine, and R. P. Richter, Analytical Chemistry 81, 8167-76 (2009)



8. I. Reviakine, M. Gallego, D. Johannsmann, and E. Tellechea, J Chem Phys 136, 084702 - 084705 (2012)