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Research areas
Soft materials, hydrogels, bioelectronics, neural engineering, in vitro platforms, implantable electrode arrays
Materials Science and NanoEngineering
Assistant Professor, Materials Science and NanoEngineering
CPRIT Scholar in Cancer Research
Average rating
3.7
7 temporary mock ratings
Difficulty
3.6
course-linked average
Courses
7
in seeded sections
Soft materials, hydrogels, bioelectronics, neural engineering, in vitro platforms, implantable electrode arrays
APPL 007
Research conducted by a visiting student scholars. Repeatable for Credit.
APPL 800
Thesis research under the supervision of faculty. Repeatable for Credit.
BIOE 500
Repeatable for Credit.
MSNE 518
This course will introduce students to various materials used to interface with biological systems, ranging from cells to organs. The goal(s) will be to understand the important materials properties to consider when building such systems, and general approaches of how to process materials in a bio-friendly manner. Content will be organized into different modules, including materials properties and processing, implantable materials systems, and in vitro materials systems. Each module will discuss how concepts relate to different tissue systems, with a focus often on the nervous system. Instruction will be delivered through a mixture of lectures, journal club-like discussions, seminars from experts in the area when applicable, and hands-on instruction. At the end, students will be expected to propose their own biological materials interface platform, motivate the selection of the materials, describe the device fabrication, and evaluate the advantages/disadvantages as compared to existing systems.
MSNE 621
This is the first part of the M.M.E. research project course. The faculty advisor, taking into account the background and research interests of the student as well as the research interests of the faculty advisor, will determine the contents. Course requirements will include a final report. Repeatable for Credit.
MSNE 622
This is the second part of the M.M.E. research project and continuation of MSNE 621. Course requirements will include a final report. Repeatable for Credit.
MSNE 800
Thesis research Repeatable for Credit.