Research Areas
From printing living materials to understanding their function. Four complementary directions guide our work toward next-generation bioartificial organs.
Biofabrication & Biomanufacturing
3D bioprinting, biomaterials and tissue-engineered constructs.
We combine micro- and nano-scale 3D printing with biomaterials and bioinks to create regenerative tissue constructs, mini-organs and organ-on-a-chip platforms.
Current interests
- Micro/nano printing: FDM, DLP, EHD and inkjet
- Tissue-specific bioinks and rheological characterization
- Engineered skin, vascular tissues and tumor models
- Patient-specific scaffolds and regenerative implants
Biomechanics & Mechanobiology
Mechanical and electrical microenvironments for cell and tissue function.
We investigate how shear, stretch, compression and electrical stimulation shape cell behavior. Our bioreactor systems recreate these environments for tissue maturation and disease modeling.
Current interests
- Vascular flow and endothelial responses
- Cyclic strain and electrical stimulation for skeletal muscle
- Matrix stiffness and cancer mechanobiology
- Bioreactor design for cell expansion and tissue maturation
Printed Medical Devices
Printed platforms for drug delivery, tissue stimulation and sensing.
We extend printing technologies to microneedles, bioelectronics and biosensors for drug delivery, tissue stimulation and the monitoring of biological signals.
Current interests
- Microneedle patches for transdermal drug delivery
- EHD printing for fine-scale functional patterns
- Printed sensors for tissue monitoring
- Bioelectronic platforms for tissue stimulation
AI-assisted Inverse Design
Computational optimization of tissue architectures and material properties.
We explore AI-assisted approaches that determine tissue architectures and material properties from desired biological functions, connecting computational design with biofabrication.
Current interests
- AI-assisted vascular network design
- Tissue-specific mechanical property optimization
- Computational modeling of printing processes
- Customized tissue-engineered architectures
Research Overview
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