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.
Ph. D. Biomedical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2014
B.S. Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 2010
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
