Paul Van Tassel

Paul Van Tassel is a Professor of Chemical & Environmental Engineering at Yale University, affiliated with the Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering. His research focuses on biomolecules at interfaces, nanofilm biomaterials, macromolecular adsorption under electric potential, and adsorption in templated porous materials. He has contributed to the development of nanotemplated polyelectrolyte films and antimicrobial biomaterials. His work includes molecular simulations, optical waveguide lightmode spectroscopy, and statistical mechanics. Van Tassel has been recognized with several awards, including the National Science Foundation CAREER Award and the John J. Lee Associate Professorship of Chemical Engineering.

Paul R. Van Tassel is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Yale University, specializing in Colloid & Interface Science, Thermodynamics, Biomaterials, and Biomacromolecules. His research explores protein adsorption mechanisms, including kinetics, history dependence, and surface-induced conformational changes. He investigates biomaterials, such as antimicrobial nanocomposites based on carbon nanotubes and polypeptides, and their applications in biosensing and cell attachment. His work also includes multilayer nanofilms for hepatocellular applications and the development of kinetic models for protein adsorption. Van Tassel's research bridges molecular simulations, experimental techniques, and practical applications in biotechnology and materials science.