We focus on the application of systems and control theory to research problems in:
Single-molecule instrumentation and biophysics. The image depicts a biological nanopore and a captured protein-bound DNA complex under voltage control. In this simple configuration, feedback voltage control enables rapid single-molecule manipulation and measurement. This research involves several collaborators, including faculty, staff and students from Biomolecular Engineering, Computer Engineering and Applied Mathematics and Statistics. Funding sources include NIH (NHGRI) and private corporations. More information: nanopore, research. |
Automated air traffic management systems. The image shows Aircraft A turning right to maintain separation with aircraft B. This maneuver is calculated by a new separation assurance algorithm, being developed as part of a NASA-funded project in collaboration with Dr. Heinz Erzberger of NASA Ames. More: research. |
Recent News:
10/15/08 PhD student
Brett Gyarfas passed his Ph.D. candidacy exam, entitled "Measurement and Control of DNA Polymerase on a Nanopore." Well done!
March-August 2008 Prof. Dunbar was on sabbatical in New Zealand, working with
Australo, a company that makes
resizable nanopores.
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