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Jonathan Zuidema, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Contact

859-218-0652
RGAN 265

Appointments

2024 - present: Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Kentucky

2022 - 2024: Marie Skłdowska-Curie Actions Individual Fellow, Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research

2019 - 2022: Assistant Project Scientist, Department of Neurosciences, University of California San Diego

2014 - 2019: Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California San Diego


Education

Ph. D. Biomedical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2014

B.S. Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 2010


Research Description

The objectives of my research laboratory are to engineer biomaterials at the nano, micro, and macroscales as a means to design enhanced control over mechanical properties, biocompatibility, drug delivery, and other desired functionalities. The primary purpose is to develop multiscale biomaterials to improve neuromuscular connectivity in aging and after injury. The laboratory also develops unique fabrication and manufacturing strategies to improve biomaterial function and architecture.

Research Interests

  • Multiscale Biomaterials
  • Neuro-muscular Connectivity and Repair
  • Mechanics and Characterization of Biomaterials
  • Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine
  • Digital Light Projection 3D-Printing
  • Drug Delivery