Dr. Laura Wells

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Wells is an accomplished researcher in the field of biomedical engineering, focusing on the development of new types of polymeric materials for drug delivery, tissue engineering, and wound healing, with specific applications in ophthalmic contexts. She is particularly interested in cell-material interactions and aims to develop strategies for designing and synthesizing polymers that respond to biological and physical stimuli. Dr. Wells graduated with a BEng in Engineering Chemistry from Queen’s University in 2003 and subsequently completed her Master’s and PhD degrees in 2005 and 2010, respectively, under the supervision of Dr. Heather Sheardown at McMaster University. Her doctoral research emphasized smart drug delivery systems for ophthalmic applications. She has also completed a postdoctoral fellowship under Dr. Michael Sefton at the University of Toronto, investigating the design of therapeutic polymers aimed at improving device integration and promoting vascular healing responses. Throughout her academic career, Dr. Wells has held various prestigious fellowships, including the Canada Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and NSERC postgraduate scholarship during her doctoral studies.

Research Interests

Courses

CHEE 907: Bio:Cellular Engineering CHEE 210: Thermodynamic Properties of Fluids CHEE 440: Pharmaceutical Technology

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Research Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two academic references
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.