Our Research Focuses
Synthetic Cartilage
We are developing ultra-strong and ultra-stiff multinetwork hydrogels to resurface joints and for other instances of cartilage loss or damage.

Anti-fouling Coatings for Blood-contacting Medical Devices
Preventing protein adsorption and negative events on medical devices

Environmentally-friendly, Anti-fouling Marine and Dairy Coatings
Develop coatings with resistance to marine and dairy fouling

“Self-cleaning” Membranes for Glucose Biosensors
Maintain glucose diffusion and extend biosensor lifetime

Silicon-containing Hydrogels to Heal Osteochondral Defects
Develop a regenerative engineering approach to heal osteochondral defects

“Self-fitting” Shape Memory Polymer Scaffolds to Treat Craniomaxillofacial (CMF) Bone Defects
Developing a regenerative engineering approach to heal CMF defects