Dr Marco Pensalfini
PhD
Research Overview
Bioengineering, Experimental Biomechanics, Multiscale Computational Modeling, Fibrous Biomaterials, Wound Healing, Bioinspired Design
Interests
We are interested in the interplay of multiscale mechanics and tissue regulation, with a specific focus on largely deformable biomaterials relying on fiber networks, such as connective tissues, epithelia, and their surrogates. Central to our research is the development of novel experimental approaches and corresponding nonlinear computational models.
We aim to distill bioinspired design principles, and harness them to direct tissue regulation and implant integration via rationally-designed biomaterials that incorporate selected physical and biochemical cues and can release them in a controlled fashion.
We are also deeply committed to training the next generation of (bio-)engineers who will make such innovations a concrete reality.
Interested in contributing to our research? Check out this open PhD position!