Division Overview - Silk Biomaterials
Explores the potential of silk proteins and silk-derived biomolecules for biomedical, healthcare, regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, cosmetic, and sustainable industrial applications through translational and innovation-oriented research.
Current Research Programs
Recombinant Cocoonase Processing
Development of recombinant cocoonase from Bombyx mori and Samia ricini as a scalable and sustainable degumming agent for silk fibroin processing.
Scaffolds & Tissue Engineering
Development of silk fibroin-based composite scaffolds tailored for bone regeneration and advanced tissue engineering applications.
Pupal Phospholipid Liposomes
Development of silkworm pupal phospholipid-based liposomes as versatile nanocarriers for novel biomedical and healthcare applications.
Recombinant Fibroin Engineering
Cloning and expression of multifunctional recombinant fibroin silk proteins tailored for high-value non-textile industrial applications.
Interdisciplinary Integration & Applications
By integrating molecular biotechnology, protein engineering, biomaterials science, and regenerative medicine approaches, the laboratory aims to develop innovative silk-based biomaterials and value-added bioproducts with significant potential for healthcare, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial applications.