As the global population grows and climate change intensifies, the need for innovative solutions to boost food security has never been greater. At CDE, Assistant Professor Tedrick Lew (Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering) and his multidisciplinary team at the Lew Lab are using advanced nanotechnologies to tackle this challenge.
Their work includes the development of fluorescent nanosensors that can detect plant stress before it becomes visible; as well as creating nanocarriers - tiny delivery systems that can transport nutrients, agrochemicals, or genetic material directly to the parts of a plant that need them.
The team is also exploring how plants interact with beneficial microbes and microorganisms, to develop crops that are healthier, more productive, and more resilient to a changing climate.
In this video, discover how Asst Prof Lew and his team are shaping the future of sustainable agriculture.
