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Laurent Kreplak is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science at Dalhousie University. His research focuses on the mechanical properties of protein assemblies found in cells and tissues. He utilizes both bottom-up and top-down approaches to understand and design peptides that self-assemble into filamentous structures with predictable mechanical properties. His group studies the relationship between structure and mechanical properties of naturally occurring protein assemblies, including collagen fibrils, through multidisciplinary approaches. Kreplak’s research includes projects such as nanomechanical testing of collagen fibrils using atomic force microscopy to investigate damage mechanisms in individual collagen fibrils. This line of inquiry helps advance the understanding of how different physiological requirements lead to the formation of distinct nanostructures in tendons and other biological materials. Kreplak welcomes trainees at various career stages from diverse backgrounds in chemistry, biochemistry, physics, and engineering to join his innovative research team.