Vekilov Group

Advancing the molecular science of crystallization, protein aggregation, and disease.

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Prof. Peter G. Vekilov
Principal Investigator

Prof. Peter G. Vekilov

Frank L. Worley Endowed Professor

Our research group investigates crystallization thermodynamics and kinetics, protein aggregation in neurodegenerative disease, antimalarial drug mechanisms, and polymorphism in organic crystals. To achieve this, our team combines atomic force microscopy, molecular dynamics simulations, and analytical theory to understand and control how molecules assemble into ordered and disordered solid phases.

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2026

Nguyen, N.; Vekilov, P.

Differential Responses of Amyloid‐β 42 Aggregates to Resveratrol

Advanced Biology

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2026

Warzecha, M.; Yerragunta, M.; Florence, A.; Vekilov, P.

Modifiers Regulate Crystal Morphology by Generating Lattice Defects

Crystal Growth & Design

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2026

Chakraborty, D.; Khalid, M.; Vekilov, P.; Rimer, J.

Cholesterol Crystallization Tests the Limits of Microscopic Reversibility for Molecular Pathways of Growth and Dissolution

ACS Central Science

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