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Shields, Charles Wyatt, IV

Assistant Professor

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Research

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  • The Shields Lab develops microscale and nanoscale particles that move outside of equilibrium (e.g., in response to magnetic, acoustic, or electric fields) and/or that interact with biological systems for drug delivery and biosensing applications. Specific areas of interest include understanding how to engineer particle systems for precise control in external fields, studying disease etiology using organ-on-a-chip devices, and creating adoptive cell transfers harboring nanoparticles for directed immunotherapy.

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  • colloid and interface science, biosensing, drug delivery, immunotherapy

Publications

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Teaching

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  • BMEN 2010 - Biomaterials
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2022 / Spring 2023
    Introduces the science and engineering of biomaterials, with an emphasis on biomechanical aspects. Addresses the design, fabrication, testing, applications and performance of synthetic and natural materials that are used in a wide variety of biomedical prosthetics, implants and devices. In addition to attending lectures, students will conduct a laboratory experiment and a case study. Recommended restriction: for students in fourth semester of Biomedical Engineering curriculum or higher.
  • CHEN 4836 - Nanomaterials
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2022
    Presents fundamental chemical and physical concepts that give rise to the unique optical, electronic and magnetic properties of nanoscale materials. Introduces important synthetic routes for producing nanomaterials, and interparticle forces governing colloidal behavior and self-assembly. Discusses current and potential applications in catalysis, biomedicine, renewable energy, and other fields. Same as CHEN 5836.
  • CHEN 4838 - Special Topics in Chemical Engineering
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2024
    Examines a special topic in Chemical Engineering. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
  • CHEN 5836 - Nanomaterials
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2022
    Presents fundamental chemical and physical concepts that give rise to the unique optical, electronic and magnetic properties of nanoscale materials. Introduces important synthetic routes for producing nanomaterials, and interparticle forces governing colloidal behavior and self-assembly. Discusses current and potential applications in catalysis, biomedicine, renewable energy, and other fields. Same as CHEN 4836.
  • CHEN 5838 - Special Topics in Chemical Engineering
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2024
    Graduate-selected topics courses offered upon demand. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
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