Dr. Elena Pardo

Associate Professor

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Biography

Associate Professor Elena Juan Pardo heads the Translational 3D Printing Laboratory for Advanced Tissue Engineering (T3mPLATE) at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, with a focus on biomaterials and biofabrication. With over 15 years of experience, she has worked on innovative projects that bridge engineering, biology, and medicine across three continents. Her research specializes in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, particularly in developing 3D printing technologies like melt electrowriting (MEW), a high-resolution technique that enables the creation of personalized scaffolds for cardiovascular devices. This work aims to enhance treatment methods for diseases, restoring function by mimicking native tissue properties and stimulating regenerative responses. Pardo's academic qualifications include a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Munich and a Master’s in Materials Engineering from the University of Navarra. She is also involved in various collaborative projects within biomedical engineering, contributing to advancements in the field, and she actively participates in teaching courses on biomaterials and engineering materials.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Clinical Senior Lecturer

2023-07-03 — 2026-07-03

Curtin University • Perth, Australia

Co-Founder Director

2023-04-18 — Present

CoraMetix Pty Ltd •

Adjunct Associate Professor

2019-08-10 — 2022-08-09

Queensland University of Technology •

Awards

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School of Engineering Award for Research Impact and Innovation

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Vice Chancellor's Award Research Impact Innovation

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
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