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Dr. Akbari's laboratory lies at the interface of cellular biology, biomaterials, and mechanical engineering. He is particularly interested in combining the fundamentals of fluid, mass, and thermal transport at microscales with cellular biology and biomaterials to address current grand challenges in global health. Key research areas include biofabrication of engineered tissue substitutes for regenerative medicine using fiber-based technologies, development of biomimetic tissue models utilizing microengineering techniques for disease modeling and drug discovery applications, and the creation of cell-based microarray platforms for high-throughput drug screening. His lab offers a highly collaborative and interactive environment where students can gain hands-on experiences in the design and development of microscale platforms, tissue engineering, polymer synthesis, and cancer research. The mission of Dr. Akbari's research program is to establish a unique interdisciplinary program that has a significant impact on the quality of human life.
Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.