Nona Hashemi presented work integrating microfluidic physics with agent-based biofilm simulation at the International Workshop on Biodesign Automation. Oliveira Lab Ph.D. candidate Nona Hashemi presented “Constraint-Aware Biofilm Design: Integrating Microfluidic Physics into Agent-Based Modeling for Synthetic Biology” at the International Workshop on Biodesign Automation 2026 (IWBDA 2026) in Boulder, Colorado. Her talk focused on a biofilm-on-chip modeling framework that connects COMSOL-based...

We are pleased to share that our review article, “Engineered bacterial biofilms for biotechnological applications,” is now available online in Trends in Biotechnology. This review highlights how engineered bacterial biofilms can be developed as programmable living platforms for biotechnology. The article discusses how biofilm-associated traits, including adhesion, extracellular matrix formation, spatial organization, and stress tolerance, can be repurposed for applications in bioproduction,...

Following his selection to the prestigious SynBioBeta Next-Gen Bioleaders Program, Dr. Sam Oliveira recently attended the SynBioBeta 2026, joining researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from across the synthetic biology community. The event provided an exciting opportunity to engage in discussions on emerging technologies, biotechnology innovation, bioengineering, and the future of programmable biological systems. It was also a valuable platform for connecting with...

Dr. Oliveira recently delivered a talk as part of the Synthetic Biology Young Speaker Series (SynBYSS) , a global seminar series that highlights emerging leaders and early-career researchers in synthetic biology. SynBYSS is a weekly virtual seminar that brings together the international scientific community to share cutting-edge research and foster collaboration among rising scientists in the field. In this talk, Dr. Oliveira contributed to ongoing discussions in synthetic biology, showcasing...

This month, the Oliveira Lab had the pleasure of hosting Casey Chen from Professor Alex Fedorik’s lab as part of an ongoing research collaboration. The visit provided an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss experimental approaches, and strengthen collaborative efforts between the two groups. During the visit, Casey engaged with lab members on shared research interests, ongoing projects, and future directions, fostering productive scientific dialogue and cross-lab knowledge...

On Saturday, November 2, 2025, Nona Hashemi, a Ph.D. candidate in Nanoengineering at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN), presented her latest research at the 2025 North Carolina Branch Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology (NCASM). She shared her work on spatiotemporal bacterial biofilm formation and community dynamics , exploring how microbial communities evolve across space and time. The NCASM 2025 meeting brought together microbiologists and researchers...

Nona Hashemi Presents at UNC’s First Friday Microbiome Seminar We are proud to share that Nona Hashemi , Ph.D. candidate in...

Nona Hashemi , a PhD candidate in Nanoengineering from the Oliveira Lab at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN),...

For the second time, we presented in 23rd annual poster vendor night at joint school of nanoscience and nanoengineering (JSNN). We had a...

On April 1st, Nona Hashemi, PhD student from our lab presented her work at NCAT Graduate Research Symposium (2025). Nona Hashemi, PhD...

Oliveira Lab was represented at the Bioinnovation Week in Boston, held from November 16-19, 2024. International Workshop on Bio-Design...

We’re thrilled to announce our lab's latest publication in Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy , where we present a comprehensive review...

Dive into the fascinating world of synthetic microbiomes with this real-time video of two bioreactors cultivating microbial communities....

We are excited to share our lab’s latest publication, introducing the Dual-Syringe Continuous Pumping Mechanism (DSCPM), a breakthrough...