Dr. Veer V. Singh

Interactions of organic molecules with mineral surfaces govern several key biogeochemical processes, including the elemental cycling of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus, and provide important insights into Earth’s past and present ecosystems. Using model biomolecules such as DNA, RNA, and proteins, Veer’s research examines how the molecular properties of organics (e.g., size, conformation, charge, and functional groups) and mineral surface characteristics (e.g., surface charge, functionality, charge density, and structural defects) control adsorption dynamics. His work further explores how adsorption influences the persistence of organics in natural environments—either by offering protection against biotic and abiotic decay pathways or by catalyzing their degradation.