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Prof. Sydlik received her Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology under the direction of Professor Timothy Swager, studying novel triptycene and nanocarbon-based materials. She continued her training as a postdoctoral fellow at MIT with Professor Robert Langer, developing novel biomimetic block copolymer cartilage repair while establishing biocompatibility with graphene oxide. She joined the faculty at Carnegie Mellon University in August 2015 and has a courtesy appointment as Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering. Her research focuses on polymers, graphene oxide, degradability, cell-instructive materials, biomaterials, sustainability, and heavy metal remediation. The overarching goal of the Sydlik group is to develop chemical methods and materials to improve human health. Research projects emphasize the structure-function relationships of materials at the intersection of chemistry and engineering. The group employs principles of chemical reactions for the rational design and synthesis of smart biomaterials, leveraging organic chemistry to instruct stem cell fate within scaffolds.
Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA
Holding the position of Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry, leading research and teaching.
Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA
Served as Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, focusing on various research projects and course development.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA
Worked under Professor Robert Langer, focusing on biomimetic materials and their applications.
Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.