DSOFT Short Course: DNA Nanotechnology Meets Soft Matter

DNA Nanotechnology is a rapidly growing technology impacting many sectors of science and technology, and in particular it is increasingly being harnessed to tackle new and frontier challenges in soft matter science. This course aims to introduce junior researchers in the soft matter field about the elements of DNA Nanotechnology and the state-of-the-art in how it is being applied to address problems in soft matter science and engineering. The course will cover topics outlining the physical chemistry of DNA, the design and assembly of DNA based nano-structures such as DNA tiles and DNA origami, the programming of assembly using DNA, DNA based hydrogels, and DNA-functionalized colloids.