Sentences with phrase «engineering nanofibers»
Ramakrishna, for example, is engineering nanofibers for a physical structure with the right chemical, biological, and electrical cues to regenerate heart tissues.
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For example, researchers are developing «smart» biomaterials such as temperature - sensing hydrogels that can respond biologically to environmental conditions by changing their biomechanical or drug - releasing properties, says Seeram Ramakrishna, a professor of mechanical engineering and director of the Center for Nanofibers & Nanotechnology at the National University of Singapore.
The nanofibers» structural resemblance to proteins like collagen and elastin found in connective tissue make silk an ideal scaffolding material for vascular grafts and bone / cartilage engineering.
The Disease Biophysics Group has three open postdoctoral positions to be filled: 1) One position in skeletal muscle tissue engineering, 2) One position in cardiac muscle tissue engineering, and 3) One position in nanofibers and materials science (no biology background required).
The team evaluated the market potential of several patented innovations before focusing on nanofiber technology developed by Dr. Orlin Velev, a professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering.