Assistant Professor
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Contact Information
Office: SE 138
Phone: (561) 297-3819
Email: vmerk@fau.edu
My research is related to biomineralization and bio-inspired hybrid composites with superior performance. Towards a deeper understanding of biological processes, I employ a broad variety of experimental techniques, such as electro-optical methods, Raman microscopy, and synchrotron-based X-ray imaging.
In particular, my research interests include:
