Babak Sanii

Babak Sanii is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at the Keck Science Center, Claremont Colleges. His research focuses on materials science and biophysics, particularly in polymer engineering, nanotechnology, and low-cost microscopy solutions. He can be reached at bsanii@kecksci.claremont.edu.

• Office: Keck Science Center 131D
• Phone: 909-607-9851

His work involves creating novel methods for fabricating polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) filaments with switchable hydrophobicity, developing open-source microscopes for diverse geometries, and studying lipid membrane dynamics. These projects intersect polymer science, nanomaterials, and bio-inspired design, with applications in sensors, foldamer modeling, and biomedical research.

Recent publications highlight advancements in silicone filament production, lipid gradient analysis, and nanocrystal engineering. His lab emphasizes open-access design methodologies to enable customization for varied research needs.