Soft Matter Chemistry and Electron Microscopy
Our research group explores the chemistry of polymers, coacervates, colloids, lipids, emulsions, and MOFs, aiming to develop innovative materials for a diverse array of applications. Guided by principles of sustainability, biodegradability, biocompatibility, and non-toxicity. We strive to create advanced materials through energy-efficient processes with precise control over their hierarchical structure. Our expertise spans synthesis and processing, with a particular emphasis on the state-of-the-art imaging and quantitative analysis of soft materials, complemented by small-angle-x-ray scattering (SAXS), enabling us to gain thorough structural insight and understand the material performance from the molecular level upward.
"You cannot depend on your judgment when your imag(e)ination is out of focus" - Mark Twain
The Patterson Group, March 2025
Left to right: Nhi Nguyen, Lilian Zeinalvand, Zhaoxu Li, Joe Patterson, Nehal Idris, Michelle Mercado;(Front row); Riyah Singh, and Elisa Olivas.
The Patterson Group, October 2024
Left to right: Jesus Cases Diaz, Wyeth Gibson, Zhaoxu Li, Elisa Olivas, Elmira Baghdadi, Lilian Zeinalvand, Riya Singh, Joe Patterson, Michelle Mercado, Nehal Idris, Pushp Raj Prasad, Julian Dos Santos.
The Patterson Group, February, 2023
Left to right: (Back row) Aoon Rizvi, Justin Mulvey, Rakia Dhaoui, Kyle Gassaway, Ben Rose; (Middle row 1) Saira Cazarez , Paul Hurst, Giuseppe Di Palma, Nehal Idris, Lilian Zeinalvand, Riya Singh; (Middle row 2) Brooke Carpenter, Pushp Raj, Joe Patterson, Elmira Baghdadi, Wyeth Gibson, Elisa Olivas; (Front row) Rain Talosig.
The Patterson Group, February, 2022
Left to right: (Back row) Justin Mulvey, Paul Hurst, Nehal Idris, Aoon Rizvi; (Front row) Wyeth Gibson, Giuseppe Di Palma, Joe Patterson, Brooke Carpenter, Rain Talosig, Annissa Graham, Jovany Merham, and Kyle Gassaway.
The Patterson Lab aims to provide a diverse academic environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and respected.