Transforming Molecular Insight into Therapeutic Applications
Advancing amorphous science to enhance drug solubility and protein stability
Advancing amorphous science to enhance drug solubility and protein stability
Welcome! I’m Krishna Kumar, a Research Professional at Sury Lab, University of Minnesota, specializing in amorphous materials, drug formulation, and dielectric relaxation. My research focuses on how molecular mobility and thermodynamics shape the stability and performance of therapeutic compounds.
Beyond the lab, I’m passionate about making science accessible—bridging the gap through interactive Mathematica demonstrations, visual storytelling, and educational outreach.
RESEARCH INTEREST
Stability of Proteins and Small-Molecules: Rational design principles for amorphous pharmaceuticals and protein formulations.
Dielectric Spectroscopy: Molecular relaxation and mobility in pharmaceutical small-molecules and biologics.
Ion Dynamics: Investigation of AC-conductivity dispersion and charge transport in solid-ion conductors for energy applications.
Glass Physics: Fundamental studies of disordered solids, amorphous materials, and their state and phase transitions.
Stable amorphous pharmaceuticals and freeze-dried protein formulations
My research centers on elucidating molecular relaxation dynamics through dielectric spectroscopy—advancing the science behind amorphous systems and enabling transformative pharmaceutical applications in (i) Enhancing Drug Solubility and (ii) Stabilizing Therapeutic Proteins.
Follow the links to see my list of publications and CV.
Explore a curated set of interactive demonstrations designed to deepen understanding of amorphous materials, dielectric relaxation phenomena, and related mathematical models.
These visual tools, built using Mathematica, allow users to dynamically adjust parameters and observe how model behavior evolves in real time. Each demonstration runs directly in your browser—no software installation required.
N. S. Krishna Kumar, PhD
Research Professional 6
Sury Lab, Department of Pharmaceutics
University of Minnesota
9-125, Weaver-Densford Hall
308 Harvard Street SE, MN-55455, USA