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TrebbinLab - Martin Trebbin's Research Group on the Ultrafast Structure Determination in Liquids at the University of Hamburg

The TrebbinLab investigates ultrafast protein dynamics and the nucleation & growth of nanoparticles, so that, one day, we can control them systematically.

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Are you fascinated by the nano world?

We use microfluidics and time-resolved X-ray scattering to investigate ultrafast protein structural dynamics, soft matter self assembly and the nucleation & growth of nanoparticles.

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Have you ever wondered about processes at the nano scale?

Atoms, molecules and electrons move, form bonds between each other and break apart unimaginably fast. The understanding of fundamental chemical and physical processes in photon- and nanoscience represent some of the biggest and most exciting challenges of modern science.

The TrebbinLab works on the ultrafast structure determination in liquids to study these fascinating processes and their fundamental dynamics. By combining state-of-the-art microfluidic techniques with X-rays from modern free electron lasers (XFELs), synchrotrons and electron microscopes, we investigate protein structural dynamics, complex fluids, polymers and the nucleation and growth of nanoparticles, so that maybe, one day, we will even be able to control them systematically and impact the view of our world.

Our group is located at the Department of Chemistry of the University at Buffalo, USA and we are located in the Natural Sciences Complex at UB's North Campus (here).

Passionate about science? Looking for an exciting challenge?

Positions in our group

PostDoc positions

Currently no open PostDoc-positions available.

PhD-candidate positions

For potential PhD-candiates: Please apply to the Chemistry graduate program. Once accepted, you can apply to join TrebbinLab if a TA-line is available. (Please email Martin Trebbin for details)

MSc-/BSc-projects and undergraduate research projects

Generally available, topics can be discussed. (Please email Martin Trebbin for details)

Our research topics include:

- 3D microfluidics technology (3D-micro/nanoprinting, laser-micro/nanofabrication, lithography (UV, e-beam), high speed video microscopy, µPIV, FEM-CFD-simulations, non-linear dynamics)
- nucleation and growth processes of nanoparticles as well as self-assembly of block copolymers (µSAXS/µWAXS, UV/VIS and SEM (all available in lab!), DLS, HRTEM, X-ray spectroscopy, etc.)
- time-resolved single particle imaging (cryo-electron microscopy, XFEL-SPI, etc.)
- time-resolved serial femtosecond nanocrystallography (TR-SFX, mixing liquid jets)

Interested? – Please contact us, if you..

- have a background in a related field
- want to work freely and independently in a team
- strive to find new solutions that are creative and simple
- are passionate about diving deep into a topic
- are communicative and reliable
- value a great supervisor that helps and coaches you
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Notable equipment

Nanostructure Characterization
- Xenocs Xeuss 3.0 with dual Cu-source (both 8 keV, one high-flux optics, one microfocus with 50-250µm spot size, scatterless slits) using Dectris Eiger2 R 1M detector (40-1800mm sample distance) and various sample environments (Linkham temperature stage (-150-350 °C), BioCube (10µL sample volumes with UV/Vis 200-720nm) for SAXS/WAXS/GISAXS/GIWAXS at controlled conditions
- Hitachi S3400N type II variable pressure SEM with SE/BSE/BF-STEM capability (tungsten, 3-4nm pixel resolution)
- Vitrobot for cryo-EM sample preparation (mix-spray-vitrify possible)

Synthesis of Nanoparticles and Polymers
- Chemistry workbench with fume hood and Schlenk line
- CEM Discover 2.0 microwave reactor (continuous flow cell, automated batch processing)
- Microfluidic continuous flow chemistry devices
- Carbolite Gero AAF11/3 ashing furnace (max. 1100 °C)

Micro-/Nanofabrication
- Class 4 laser lab for femtosecond laser micro/nanofabrication (two-photon polymerization 3D printing, 3D selective laser etching, ultrafast laser ablation)
- Various 3D-microprinters (e.g. Asiga MAX X27UV, 385nm, 27µm resolution)
- Soft wall clean room (spin coater, hot plates, etc)
- Access to Cleanroom at UB Engineering

Microfluidics and Fluid Dynamics
- Highspeed video camera "Fastcam SA-Z" by Photron
- "Cavilux Smart UHV" Illumination Laser by Cavitar
- Precision syringe pumps "NeMESYS" by Cetoni (6 channel-, 2 base-modules)
- Various optical microscopes (inverted, upright, stereo)
- STAR-CCM+ Multiphysics FEM-simulation software (multiple modules)

"If you want better results, you have to ask yourself better questions."

Martin Trebbin

Empire Innovation Assistant Professor, University at Buffalo.

Team Members

Mail addresses:
University at Buffalo
Natural Sciences Complex (NSC)
Building, Office
Buffalo, New York 14260
USA

Prof. Dr. Martin Trebbin

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Principal Investigator
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Tel. +1 716 645 4274
mtrebbin at buffalo.edu

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Brian Breeman

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PhD-student
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Tel. +1 716 645 4243

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Kris Hoyt

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PhD-student
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Sankar Raja Narayanasamy

Sankar Raju Narayanasamy

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Lars Paulson

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PhD-student
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Alec Pitter

Alec Pitter

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Clayton Rumsey

Clayton Rumsey

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Alumni

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