Barbara D. Boyan, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Institute for Engineering and Medicine | B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Rice University · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Boyan specializes in cell and tissue engineering
Cell and Tissue Engineering Response of Cells to Biomaterials Mechanisms of Action of Hormones and Growth Factors in Cartilage and Bone Normal and Pathological Calcification Stem Cell Delivery Technologies
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
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
Omowunmi "Wunmi" Sadik
Distinguished Professor · New Jersey Institute of Technology
Omowunmi Sadik applies her knowledge of surface chemistry, chemical and biological sensors in healthcare, food safety and the environment.
Nanostructured Conducting Polymers Chemical and Biological Sensors Surface Chemistry Electrochemistry Biosensors
David Wei
Associate Professor · University of Florida
David Wei's team works to discover novel electronic and optical properties of metallic and semiconductor nanomaterials.
Solar Energy Conversion Surface Chemistry
R. Helen Zha
Assistant Professor, Chemical and Biological Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Develops biohybrid and bioinspired materials for applications in human healthcare and sustainability.
Biomimetic and Bio-inspired Materials Biomolecular Engineering and Self-assembly Sustainable Materials and Plastic Upcycling Drug delivery and Nanomedicine Nanostructured Soft Matter
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