Dr. Kristopher Kilian

Professor

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Biography

Professor Kristopher Kilian holds a position at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, where he serves as the Director of the Laboratory for Advanced Biomaterials & Matrix Engineering (LAB&ME). He also works in joint capacities within the School of Chemistry and the School of Materials Science & Engineering. With a PhD from UNSW, Dr. Kilian has previously held roles at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and worked with Merck Research Labs. His research focuses on designing and developing model extracellular matrices, dynamic hydrogels, and cell tissue engineering. He aims to address fundamental questions in cell biology and create biomaterials that direct functional outcomes for commercial and clinical translation. His significant contributions have earned him several awards, including the Cornforth Medal from the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and the National Science Foundation's CAREER award. His work is characterized by a commitment to innovate and bridge the gap between materials science and biology, with current projects encompassing stem cell manufacturing, tissue engineering, and 4D biofabrication.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

— Present

Laboratory for Advanced Biomaterials & Matrix Engineering • Sydney, Australia

Leading research in biomaterials and matrix engineering.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Illinois, USA

Conducted research and taught in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Illinois, USA

Promoted to advance research and education in bioengineering.

Awards

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Cornforth Medal

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NIH Ruth L. Kirchstein National Research Service Award

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Kavli Fellow

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National Science Foundation’s CAREER award

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Young Innovator

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Australian Research Council Future Fellowship

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Dean's Award Research Excellence

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Eureka Prize finalist Innovative Use Technology

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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