Welcome to the Vermaas Lab
The Vermaas lab, housed within the Plant Research Laboratory at Michigan State University uses atomic simulation tools to create accurate molecular-scale models for biological phenomena at the nanoscale. In this form of computational microscopy, Newton’s equations of motion track atomic positions for a system over time. The dynamic simulations provide a unique perspective to better understand the connection between form and function for nanostructures found throughout biology. The insights from these simulations can then applied to engineering plants or microbes to facilitate efficient energy conversion and bioproduct production to meet today’s sustainability challenges.
News
Sept. 14-16, 2025We had a strong showing at the first Great Lakes Plant Science Conference!
August 29th, 2025Jinxin wins an award for her poster at the BMB department retreat!
August 19th, 2025Josh was awared the OpenEye Outstanding Junior Faculty Award at the fall ACS meeting in DC!
July 28th, 2025Its Jon Nguyen's first day in the lab!
May 19th, 2025We welcome Rosie Carter to the lab as part of the plant genomics REU!
April 25, 2025For a third year in a row, Duncan has won a poster prize at the Plant Science Grad Student Research Symposium!
April 5-6, 2025We had a great time at the MSU Science Festival!
February 15-19, 2025Lots of great science at BPS in LA this year!
January 1, 2025Happy New Year!