Professor Dr. David Safranski

Biography

David Safranski is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science Engineering, obtained in 2010. His research emphasizes the understanding of thermo-mechanical properties of biodegradable polymers for medical applications. Currently, his work is focused on the basic science and translational aspects of designing smart, mechanically active polymers, textiles, and metals for various medical applications including additive manufacturing. His research involves the synthesis, characterization, and evaluation of thermo-mechanical properties along with device design. He particularly focuses on using micro-computed tomography to evaluate deformation in shape-memory nonwovens, and developing smart polymer devices that can apply forces in vivo for soft tissue applications in pediatrics. Additionally, he investigates the structure-property relationships of additively manufactured porous metals and polymers to enhance the design process of load-bearing orthopedic devices for foot and ankle rehabilitation.

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