Deborah Kurrasch
Associate Professor, Department of Medical Genetics · University of Calgary
Kurrasch’s research is focused on genetic programs that govern hypothalamic development using both mice and zebrafish as model organisms.
Molecular Biology Developmental Biology Pharmacology Neuroscience Genetics
Tristan Tayag
Professor · Texas Christian University
Professor Tayag focuses on biotechnology optical metrology, digital signal and image processing, and computed tomography
Fluorescene Microscopy Digital Signal and Image Processing Biotechnology Optical Metrology Computed Tomography
Mo Jiang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · Virginia Commonwealth University
Variability process intensification in material production & resource recovery, spanning healthcare, energy, & environmental sustainability
Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Process crystallization Multiphase slug flow Reaction Engineering Separations
Sina Shahbazmohamadi, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering · University of Connecticut
Hardware security expert
Hardware Security Reliability and failure of micro/nanoscale systems X-ray tomography and applications
Lew Lim
Founder and CEO · VieLight
Dr. Lew Lim is the founder and CEO of VieLight
Light Therapy Medical Devices Phototherapy Start-Ups Corporate Planning
Joseph T. Hefner
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Environmental Science · Michigan State University
Joseph Hefner is an expert on identifying human remains from medico-legal contexts.
Human Osteology Categorical Data Analysis Human Variation Anthropology Forensic Anthropology
Dmitry Pestov, Ph.D.
Senior NCC Scientist · VCU College of Engineering
Chemical engineering expert, with a focus on X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
Electron beam-assisted polymerization Electron beam lithography for graphene electronics Molecularly imprinted polymers for sensor applications Chemical and biological miniature sensors Polymer nanomaterials developed by supercritical fluids and solid-state photopolymerization
Jyoti Katoch
Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Jyoti Katoch investigates the electronic, optical and spin dependent properties of novel quantum systems.
Quantum Materials Quantum Systems Photolithography Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) Molecular Beam Epitaxy Growth Method
Jennifer Puetzer, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S. Biomedical Engineering, NC State | Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering, Cornell University · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Puetzer focuses on musculoskeletal tissue engineering for meniscus, tendon, and ligament replacement and repair.
Extracellular matrix biology Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Collagen Fiber Development Biomechanics Musculoskeletal Mechanobiology
Dr Matthew Derry
Lecturer in Chemistry · Aston University
Dr Derry conducts research on block copolymer self-assembly using small-angle X-ray scattering.
Polymer Science Materials Science Block Copolymer Self-Assembly X-ray Scattering
Serdar Ozturk, Ph.D.
Associate Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Ozturk’s interests include biotechnology, chemical engineering, surface and interfacial chemistry, microfluidics, and material science.
Characterization Biotechnology Microfluidics and Microfabrication Chemical Engineering Biomolecular Engineering
René Olivares-Navarrete, D.D.S, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | D.D.S, National Autonomous University of Mexico | Ph.D., National Autonomous University of Mexico · VCU DEPT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Olivares-Navarrete’s research focuses on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine approaches for Craniofacial and Orthopaedic needs.
Tissue Engineering Stem Cell Biology and Engineering Biomaterials for Craniofacial and Musculoskeletal Tissues Immunomodulation and Immunoengineering Wnt Signaling in Morphogenesis Healing and Regeneration
Jessika Rojas, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Rojas is a nuclear engineering expert specializing in nuclear materials, nanomaterials, and radiation processing.
Nuclear materials Radiation chemistry and radiation processing Radiation damage and radiation effects on nuclear materials Nanostructures for targeted radionuclide therapy and enhanced external radiotherapy Nanomaterials for nuclear engineering applications
Barry Elkind
Manager, Technology & Venture Development (Head, Molecular Diagnostics) · MaRS Innovation
Commercializing life science technologies in the areas of molecular diagnostics, medical devices and therapeutics
Molecular Cell Biology Molecular Diagnostics Life Sciences Commercialization Project and Program Management
Mujibur Khan
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering · Georgia Southern University
Mujibur Khan is an expert in Hybrid Polymer-Nanoparticle Fibers, Electrospinning and Solution Spinning, and Polymeric Fibers.
Bionanotechnology Polymeric Fibers Hybrid Polymer-Nanoparticle Fibers Electrospinning and Solution Spinning Nanoscale Advanced Materials
Sandra K. Weller, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Department of Molecular Biology and Biophysics · University of Connecticut
Sandra K. Weller, Ph.D., is an expert in the herpes simplex virus.
Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology Herpes Simplex Virus
Mark Worden
Associate Chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science · Michigan State University
An expert in biomedicine. His research involves the application of engineering principles to biological systems.
Health Biomedical Engineering
John Bukowy, Ph.D.
Associate Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. John Bukowy's area of expertise include software development and machine learning.
Lawrence Drzal
University Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science · Michigan State University
Expertise in adhesion, surface modification, composites/nanocomposites, graphene nanoplatelets, and multifunctional materials.
Carbon Fibers Ultraviolet Light Surface Modification Multifunctional Materials Composite Materials Adhesion
Bruce Armitage
Professor and Co-Director · Carnegie Mellon University
Bruce Armitage’s current research interests include the use of PNA for sequence-specific recognition of DNA and RNA.
Peptide Nucleic Acids DNA Nanotechnology Bioorganic Chemistry Fluorescent Dyes Molecular Evolution