Dr. Joanna Stasiak

Professor

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Biography

Joanna Stasiak specializes in the development and testing of novel cardiovascular devices, including polymeric heart valves and annuloplasty rings. She has extensive expertise in microstructure characterization utilizing X-ray diffraction techniques. Her research includes investigating the structure-related properties of microstructured materials and their mechanical properties. Additionally, she focuses on polymer processing methods such as injection molding, compression, and extrusion. Joanna is also proficient in supercritical fluid processes, including drying, extraction, oxidation, and thermohydrolysis. In her role at the University of Cambridge's Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, she supervises IIB Research Projects and has served as the Director of Teaching. Joanna plays a crucial role as the IIB Research Project Coordinator and is a co-founder of CamBris Cardiac Limited, established in April 2021.

Research Interests

Experience

Director of Teaching

2024-06-01 — Present

University of Cambridge • Cambridge

Oversees the teaching program and curriculum for the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology.

IIB Research Project Coordinator

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Cambridge • Cambridge

Coordinates IIB research projects within the Department.

Co-founder

2021-04-01 — Present

CamBris Cardiac Limited •

Co-founded the company focusing on cardiovascular solutions.

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.