Our goal is to establish a fundamental understanding of how tissue mechanics and microstructure interact, using this knowledge to accelerate new therapies that enhance tissue health in clinical practices and to develop synthetic material systems that promote material health in engineered systems.
We are driven by how mechanics influences both tissue health and material health, uncovering how physiological loads impact tissue resilience and using those insights to engineer adaptable synthetic systems. By building a fundamental understanding of tissue mechanics and microstructure, we design materials that can adjust and endure to serve new functions. Our group uses nano- and microscale experimental mechanics to study tissue responses, combining these insights with nanoscale and metal additive manufacturing to create biocompatible materials that guide cellular behavior and resilient materials for diverse applications, from regenerative healthcare to advanced engineering systems.
