Aaron Shibu

Aaron is a second-year Ph.D. student whose research focuses on the design and characterization of bidirectional peptides, with an emphasis on elucidating how directionality, chirality, and backbone flexibility influence the structural and functional properties of amphipathic peptides. He is also investigating amino acid-based hydrogels, exploring their potential as versatile biomaterials.

Education:

2025 – B.S.-M.S. in Chemistry, Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) Thiruvanathapuram, (Thiruvanathapuram, India).

Awards and Honors:

• Sherman-Clarke Fellowship, University of Rochester (2026-27).