Hello. Welcome to my webpage! I’m Sonu Kizhakkepura. I currently work as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where I work with Prof. Sarah L. Perry and Prof. Crag Martin.

In my current research, I work with a team of researchers developing microfluidic platforms to synthesize high-quality, shelf-ready RNA. During my previous postdoctoral position in Prof. Shelly R. Peyton’s group, I developed strain-stiffening hydrogels for synthetic tissue for high-throughput anti-cancer drug discovery and personalized medicine.

With a profound passion for materials chemistry, my independent research interests focus on designing and developing dynamic polymeric materials and devices. Particularly towards technological advancements for human health, utilizing materials and devices ranging from nanoparticles and polymeric biomaterials to conductive thin films and microfluidics.

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