Welcome to the Self Lab

Research overview

Welcome to the Self Lab at Arizona State University!

Our research begins at the design level, drawing inspiration from natural materials and processes, to identify concepts that can impact today’s polymer materials and manufacturing landscape. Leveraging experience in polymer synthesis, processing, and characterization, we work to translate innovative design concepts into feasible materials solutions with advanced functions and performance for next-generation engineering technologies, such as water purification, direct air capture, environmental remediation, and others.

Our lab is in the Biodesign Center for Sustainable Macromolecular Materials and Manufacturing (SM3), providing access to state-of-the-art instrumentation and creating opportunities for impactful collaborations. The Self Lab is further affiliated with the Center for Negative Carbon Emission (CNCE), the Global Center for Water Technology (GCWT), the ASU BioMimicry Center, and the School for Molecular Sciences (SMS). These various affiliations reflect the inter-disciplinary nature of our research group as well as our focus on developing relevant and impactful sustainable materials.

If you have any questions or need information not found on this website, please feel free to contact Prof. Self directly ([email protected])