University of Texas Arlington

Cynthia Co, Research project: to be determined.  
Bioengineering Doctoral student

Halie Rion, Research project: to be determined.  
Bioengineering Doctoral student

Tanmayee Chikate, Research project: to be determined.  
Bioengineering Doctoral student

Amjad Chatila, Research project: to be determined.  
Bioengineering Doctoral student

Joyita Roy, Research project: to be determined.  
Bioengineering Doctoral student

Arjun Jaitli, Research project: to be determined.  
Bioengineering Doctoral student

Paul Renick,
Biology Doctoral student

Ali Mohamedi, laboratory volunteer, UTA undergraduate student  –Biomedical Engineering, Research project: to be determined

Shuxin Li, Research project: “Development of microscaffold for treating post-traumatic osteoarthritis.”.  
Biomedical Engineering Doctoral student

Steve Van Noy, Research subject: “Mechanism of Intraocular Lens associated infection.”  
Bioengineering doctoral student

Jun Zhou, Post-Graduate Researcher

Arnold Langat, Arnold Langat, STEP-UP Intern and a graduate from Lamar High School attending, 2014, Project title: “Alginate encapsulated lymph node system”, currently an undergraduate student at Stanford University, Nashville, TN.
High School Student
Alginate encapsulated lymph node system

Jailene Amparan, University of Texas El Paso (UTEP) BUILDing SCHOLAR, Youth Activism Fellow-Truth Initiative, Peer Mentor- University Honors Program, B.S. Cellular & Molecular Biochemistry, The University of Texas at El Paso, 2019, Summer Research Program, Research project: “Development of cancer diagnosis trap”.
Development of cancer diagnosis trap

Ria Upreti, 2019 summer intern, University of Texas at Austin, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Research project: “Fabrication of lens capsule mimetics.”.
Fabrication of lens capsule mimetics

Ria Wang, 2019 summer intern, University of Texas at Austin, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Research project: “Fabrication of lens capsule mimetics.”.

Min Kyung Khang, Thesis title: “Development of innovative theranostic platforms for biomedical applications”.
Biochemistry Doctoral student

Amir Hakamivala , Thesis title: “Application of tissue engineering techniques for treating cartilage injury and diagnosing cancer metastasis.”.
Biomedical Engineering Doctoral student

Yi-Hui Huang, Thesis title: “Development of medical devices for diagnosing cartilage injury and metastasis cancers”.
Biomedical Engineering Doctoral student

Ashley Dacy, Thesis title: “Design, development, and validation of novel fluorescence & luminescence imaging device for biomedical applications”.
Biomedical Engineering Doctoral student

Celeste Yanagi,
Wound infection imager

Logan Garner,
Wound infection imager

Nowmi Haider, Honor College, Research project: “3D fabrication of cancer traps.”.

Sachin Kaluarachchi,
Wound infection imager

Abilene Bretado, Abilene Bretado, STEP-UP Intern and a graduate from Early College High School at Brookhaven College, 2018, Project title: “Development of cancer trap for detecting cancer metastasis”, currently an undergraduate student at University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX.
High School Student
Development of cancer trap for detecting cancer metastasis

Carlos Martin Cantu, Research project: to be determined.  
Biomedical Engineering Master Student

Christian Griffith, Research project: to be determined.   (Bioengineering)
Biomedical Engineering Doctoral student

Cancan Xu, (Other)
Rational design and synthesis of biodegradable polyurethane based biomaterials

Duong Quang Le, (Other)
Development of multiform angiogenic particles for treatment of peripheral arterial diseases

Nikhi Pandey, (Other)
Development of mussel inspired nanocomposite adhesives for biomedical applications

Roshni Iyer, (Other)
Stimuli-responsive nanoaprticles for treatment of lung cancer

Hong-Hoa T Vu, Thesis title: “Preparation of dual fluorescence agents –loaded nanoparticles and its in vitro and in vivo applications”.
Bioengineering Master Student
To be determined.

Cong Wei, Research topic: “Stem cells and tissue regeneration”.

Stephen Black, Biomedical Engineering Master student, Project title: “Optimization of portable imager for optical imaging”
Masters Student
Optimization of portable imager for optical imaging

Fariha Murshid, Project: “Optical device to monitor transplant survival.”.

Chuka Okpokwasili, Biomedical Engineering Master student, Thesis title: “Development of caner traps for capturing cancer cells in peritonea.”
Masters Student
Development of caner traps for capturing cancer cells in peritonea

Mohammad Rashik, laboratory volunteer, UTA undergraduate student –Biology and Biochemistry, Research project: to be determined.  

Jinglei Wu, (Other)
Naturally-derived extracellular matrix materials for meniscus repair and regeneration

Daisy Rivera, University of Texas El Paso (UTEP) BUILDing SCHOLAR, Youth Activism Fellow-Truth Initiative, Peer Mentor- University Honors Program, B.S. Cellular & Molecular Biochemistry, The University of Texas at El Paso, 2018, Summer Research Program, Research project: “Development of bacteria trap for treating infected wounds”.
Development of bacteria trap for treating infected wounds

Denisse Castaneda Rivera, 2016 summer, University of Texas El Paso (UTEP) BUILDing SCHOLAR, Student Leadership Institute, Medical Professions Organization, University Honors Council, B.S. Physics, The University of Texas at El Paso, 2020, Summer Research Program, Research project:  “ to be determined ” .  

Arthi Gopalakrishnan, Research project: to be determined.  
Biomedical Engineering Master Student

Namita Manoj Kumar Kallur, Research project: “Development of a Portable Imager”.  
Biomedical Engineering Master Student

Charles Heath Wallace, Biomedical Engineering Master Student, Research project: “Development of cancer trap for metastatic prostate cancer”
Masters Student
Development of cancer trap for metastatic prostate cancer”

Carlos Mauricio Chicas, UTA undergraduate student – Bioengineering, Senior Design Project – Artificial lymph node.
Artificial lymph node.

David Troung, UTA undergraduate student – Bioengineering, Senior Design Project– Intraocular lens improvement.

Dong Van Doan, UTA undergraduate student – Bioengineering, Senior Design Project – Intraocular lens improvement.

Jazhiel Alvarado, UTA undergraduate student – Bioengineering, Senior Design Project – Intraocular lens improvement.

Jordan D Benavides, UTA undergraduate student – Bioengineering, Senior Design Project – Intraocular lens improvement.

Jose De Jesus Castro, UTA undergraduate student – Bioengineering, Senior Design Project – Artificial lymph node.

Thao-Mi Vu, Bioengineering, Member of AURAS (Arlington Undergraduate Research-Based Achievement for STEM) program, Research project: “Study of tissue responses to cancer traps”.  

Jennifer Dela Pena, Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry undergraduate student, Member of AURAS (Arlington Undergraduate Research-Based Achievement for STEM) program, Research project: "Hyaluronic acid microparticle fabrication and characterization"
Hyaluronic acid microparticle fabrication and characterization

Primana Punnakitikashem, (Other)
Nanostructured material for tissue repair & tissue regeneration.

Qinglan Yang, Biomedical Engineering Graduate student, Research project: “Development of lymph node-mimetic cancer trap”.
Development of lymph node-mimetic cancer trap

Vasant Patrick kearney, Biomedical Engineering, 2016, Thesis title “Computer vision algorithm development and biomedical application”
Bioengineering Doctoral Student

Jennifer Wang, Summer Intern 2015, University of California, Los Angeles, California.

Jonathan Walters, Summer Intern 2015, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.

Alexander Terry, Biomedical Engineering Master student, Research project: “Evaluation of the nanoparticle toxicity and cell compatibility”
Masters Student
Evaluation of the nanoparticle toxicity and cell compatibility

Irsalan Cockerill, Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry undergraduate student, Research project: "Hyaluronic acid miscroparticle fabrication and characterization"
Master Student
Hyaluronic acid miscroparticle fabrication and characterization

Rohit Warrier, Biomedical Engineering master student, Research project: “Nanoparticle toxicity”.
Masters Student
Nanoparticle toxicity

Olumide Aruwajoye, (Other)
Material changes of bone following ischemia of the immature femoral head

Kristen Abram, Kristen Abram, Science Research Experience for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP) Intern and a graduate from Lamar High School attending, 2014, Project title: “Kristen Abram, Science Research Experience for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP) Intern and a graduate from Lamar High School attending, 2014, Project title: “Novel imaging probes for detecting cartilage tissue injury”, currently an undergraduate student at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. ”, currently an undergraduate student at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN.
High School Student
Kristen Abram, Science Research Experience for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP) Intern and a graduate from Lamar High School attending, 2014, Project title: “Novel imaging probes for detecting cartilage tissue injury”, currently an undergraduate student at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN.

Valene Garr, McNair Research Intern, Summer 2014, McNair Scholar Program, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas.

Jyothi Unnikrishna, (Other)
Polymeric nano/microparticles for management of pulmonary diseases

Hong Weng, 2009-2014, Research topic: “Tissue responses to hydrogel particles”
Medical Doctor

Linda Dao, McNair Research Intern, Summer 2013, McNair Scholar Program, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas.

Chengxin Zhou, (Other)
The functional roles of RHO-kinase and matrix metalloproteinases in regulating corneal stromal cell mechanics in 3-D collagen matrices.

Homa Homayoni, (Other)
Protoporphysin IX (PPIX)-conjugated self-lighting nanoparticles for photodynamic therapy: synthesis and characterization.

Srikanth Vasudevan, (Other)
Long gap peripheral nerve reconstruction using decelluarized nerve grafts

Steve van Noy, M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, 2013, Research subject: “Surface modification to improve the biocompatibility of intraocular lens.”
Masters Student
Surface modification to improve the biocompatibility of intraocular lens.

Ashwin Nair Nair, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Research subject: “Functionalized scaffold for stem cell tissue engineering.”

David Baker, Biomedical Engineering, 2013, Thesis title “The pivotal role of fibrocytes on foreign body reactions"
Bioengineering Doctoral Student

Yi-Ting Tsai, Biomedical Engineering, 2013, Thesis title “Development of non-invasive methods for imaging inflammatory responses”
Bioengineering Doctoral Student

Jinghui Shen, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Research topic: “Isolation and characterization of peritoneal stem cells.

Kaitlen Patty, supervised by David Baker via I Engage Program, 2012, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas.

Lee-Chun Su, (Other)
Antimicrobial properties of citric acid based polymers.

Princy K Prasad, (Other)
Study of a log gap nerve injury in a rabbit common peroneal nerve model.

Sarita Bhetawal, (Other)
Evaluation of tissue responses from the regenerative multielectrode array (REMI) implant using ATF-3 and cJUN.

Sonia Santimano, (Other)
Development of magnetic based multi-layer microparticles for stem cell isolation, enrichment and detachment.

Krishna Shah, Biomedical Engineering, 2012 Thesis title: “Development of gelatin microbubble based PLGA scaffold for tissue engineering.”
Masters Student
Development of gelatin microbubble based PLGA scaffold for tissue engineering.

Alicia Prieto, (Other)
From Discrete to continuous models of cell movement: An application to medical implants

Allison Carroll Case, (Other)
A novel platform to generate synthetic vaccine candidates

Aniket Sharadrao , (Other)
Design and application of magnetic-based theranostic nanoparticles for prostate cancer management.

Mohammadreza Mehdizadeh, (Other)
Syntheses, characterization, and applications of injectable citrate-based mussel-inspired biodegradable adhesive (iCMBA) polymers and hydrogels.

Yi Zhang, (Other)
Methodology of citric acid based functional biomaterial development and application

Ramon Li, Ramon Li, a senior from Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, 2010-2011, Project title: “Formation, characterization and release kinetics of novel protein microbubble polymeric scaffold for tissue engineering”, currently an undergraduate student at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
High School Student
Formation, characterization and release kinetics of novel protein microbubble polymeric scaffold for tissue engineering

Farhana Hussain, Biomedical Engineering, 2011, Project title: “Quantitative analysis of drug release from PLLA scaffolds”
Masters Student
“Quantitative analysis of drug release from PLLA scaffolds”

Shiuli Pujari, Biomedical Engineering, 2011, Project title: “Effect of surface topography on stem cell differentiation”
Masters Student
Effect of surface topography on stem cell differentiation

Rohit Kode, Biomedical Engineering, 2011, Project title: “Protein microbubbles based tissue engineering scaffold fabrication technique for release of multiple agents”
Masters Student
Protein microbubbles based tissue engineering scaffold fabrication technique for release of multiple agents

Swarup Narayan, (Other)
Pleiotrophin mediated nerve regeneration across long gap peripheral nerve defects and spinal cord contusion injury

Lauren Q Thai, Lauren Q Thai, a senior from Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, 2010, Project title: “Novel transmigration model to develop a cancer metastasis trap”, currently an undergraduate student at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, MO.
High School Student
Novel transmigration model to develop a cancer metastasis trap

Peter Hu, Peter Hu, a senior from Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, 2009-2010, Project title: “Novel thermogelling dispersions of polymer nanoparticles for controlled drug delivery”, currently an undergraduate student at Stanford University, Stanford, CA.
High School Student
Novel thermogelling dispersions of polymer nanoparticles for controlled drug deliver

Parvathi Nair, (Other)
A novel injectable porous hydrogel composite scaffold for bone tissue engineering

Zarna Bhavsar, Zarna Bhavsar, M.S., in Biomedical Engineering, 2010, thesis title: “Development of magnetic-based core-shell nanoparticles for drug delivery application in melanoma skin cancer” (Other)
Development of magnetic-based core-shell nanoparticles for drug delivery application in melanoma skin cancer

Manwu Sun, Biomedical Engineering, 2010, Thesis title: “In vivo tracking of mesenchymal stem cell recruitment to tissue scaffolds.”
Masters Student
In vivo tracking of mesenchymal stem cell recruitment to tissue scaffolds.

Hao Xu, (Other)
Enhanced endothelialization on surface modified poly (L-lactic acid)

Pavitra Chakravarty, (Other)
Targeted delivery of carbon nanotubes to cancer cells

Soujanya Kona, Soujanya Kona, Ph.D., in Biomedical Engineering, 2010, thesis title: “Multi-ligand nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery to the vascular endothelium”. (Other)
Multi-ligand nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery to the vascular endothelium

Paul Thevenot, Biomedical Engineering, 2010, Thesis title: “Mechanisms of biomaterial mediated fibrotic reactions and strategies to improve tissue reactions to biomaterial. "
Bioengineering doctoral student

Ashwin Nair, Biomedical Engineering, 2010, Thesis title “Strategies to recruit and differentiate autologous stem cells for regenerative tissue engineering”
Bioengineering Doctoral Student

Cheng-Yu Ko, Biomedical Engineering, 2010, Thesis title: “Novel animal model and in vivo imaging system to study inflammatory responses-mediated cancer metastasis”
Bioengineering Doctoral Student

Yevgeniya Le, Yevgeniya Le, Ph.D., in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, 2009, thesis title: “Immunocamouflage: The biophysical and biological basis of immunoprotection by grafted methoxypoly(ethylene glycol)” invited as external reviewer by The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. (Other)
Immunocamouflage: The biophysical and biological basis of immunoprotection by grafted methoxypoly(ethylene glycol)

Syed Sohaebuddin, Biomedical Engineering, 2009, Thesis title: “Mechanism of nanoparticle-mediated cell death.”
Masters Student

Ling Zou, Research topic: “Development of controlled release devices for treating eye diseases”
Medical Doctor

Yi Guo, (Other)
Development of iron oxide based nanoparticles as dual-modality imaging probes

Peiying Liu, UTSW Biomedical Engineering student (Other)
Evaluating bone by ultrasound

Hironori Takai, Biomedical Engineering, 2008, Project title: “Novel 3D model for studying nanoparticle distribution in eyes.”
Masters Student

Areum Kim, (Other)
Corneal keratinocytes in responding to biomechanical stimulation

Danielle Miller, (Other)
3D patterning of collagen tissue scaffold

Dhiman Bhattacharyya, (Other)
Material properties and host responses

Lanxiao Wu, Research topic: “Development of animal model to study molecular mechanism of cancer metastasis”

Parisa Lotfi, Biomedical Engineering, 2007, Thesis title: “Foreign body reactions to neural implants in brain”
Masters Student

Kim Shabi, (Other)
Therapeutic efficacy of cancer and virus killing polymers

Nicole L Conaway, Nicole L Conaway Ph.D. in Biology, 2007, thesis topic: “Novel mast cell membrane receptors”. (Other)
Novel mast cell membrane receptors

Paul Thevenot, Biomedical Engineering, 2007, Thesis title: “Functionalized nanoparticles for selective killing of cancer cells”
Masters Student

Brett Thomes, graduated with Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Thesis title:“Novel intraocular drug delivery system for the prevention of posterior capsule opacification”
Bioengineering Doctoral Student

Asif Rizwan, (Other)
Miniature optical coherence tomography probe

Ebrahim Bengali, (Other)
Design and test of a three-dimensional in-vitro assay for the segregation of nociceptive and proprioceptive sensory axons

Mayur Uttarwar, (Other)
Novel techniques of fabricating porous biodegradable polymer scaffolds for sustaining drug release

Geetha Merkala, Biomedical Engineering, 2006, Project title: “Cell culture condition and growth rate”
Masters Student

Vijay Rajaram, Biomedical Engineering, 2006, Project title: “3D animation of drug delivery in eye”
Masters Student

Shwetha Kamath, Biomedical Engineering, 2006, Thesis title “Influence of polymer surface chemistry on the recruitment of stem cells in mice”
Masters Student

Atul Sathe, (Other)
Anti-immune therapy for organ transplantation

Manan Goel, (Other)
Application of NIR CCD imager to monitor hemodynamic changes in prostate tumor and efficacy of chemotherapy

Ashwin Nair, Biomedical Engineering, 2006, Thesis title “Novel preparation of polymeric scaffolds for tissue engineering uses phase separation with protein microbubble”
Masters Student

Harikrishnan Balachandran, Biomedical Engineering, 2006, Thesis title: “Optimization of methods for in-vitro expansion and cryopreservation of mammalian stem cells”
Masters Student

Anusha Sricharan, Anusha Sricharan M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, 2006, thesis title: “Phenotypic difference in the behavior of immortalized human bronchial epithelial cells in three dimensional culture systems”. (Other)
Phenotypic difference in the behavior of immortalized human bronchial epithelial cells in three dimensional culture systems

Anju Koshy, Biomedical Engineering, 2005. Thesis title “Foreign body reactions-mediated stem cell recruitment”
Masters Student

Swaroopa S. Vaidya, Biomedical Engineering, 2005, Project title: “Novel method to manufacture degradable scaffold”
Masters Student

Aravindha Lakshmi Krishnaswamy, Biomedical Engineering, 2004, Project title: “Production and modifications of hydrogel nanoparticles”
Masters Student

Deena Thomas, Biomedical Engineering, 2004, Project title: “Cryopreservation of stem cells”
Masters Student

Dhara Purohit, Biomedical Engineering, 2004, Project title: “Wireless system to monitor tissue responses to medical devices”
Masters Student

Dhyani K Jayasundara, Chemistry, 2004, Project title: “Surface modification and protein conjugation of nanoparticles”
Masters Student

Kajal Shukla, Biomedical Engineering, 2004, Project title: “Hydrogel nanoparticles for targeting drug delivery”
Masters Student

Nishat Mohammed Shaikh, Biomedical Engineering, 2004, Project title: “Microarray analyses of tissue responses to biomaterial implants”
Masters Student

Riyaz Mehta, (Other)
Flow cytometry based analysis of CD8+ T-cell functions in multiple scierosis

Brent Crow, (Other)
Development and assay of a novel hydrogel-cored PLLA fiber for delivery of neurotrophins

Hong Weng, 2009-2014, Research topic: “Tissue responses to hydrogel particles”
Medical Doctor

Sheng Zhang, Research topic: “Novel stem cell therapy and differentiation cocktails”

Kytai Nguyen,

Miriam Moctezuma, Biomedical Engineering, 2003, Project title: “Influence of flow rates on cellular particle uptake”
Masters Student

Mridula Vishwanath, (Other)
Role of RHO and Rac in the mechanical response of corneal fibroblasts to changes in local matrix stress

Robert Balog, (Other)
Digital optical chemistry (DOC) a novel method for DNA oligonucleotide microarray fabrication

Arthur Braden, Arthur Braden Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, 2003, thesis title: “Synthesis of novel gene therapy carrier” (Other)
Synthesis of novel gene therapy carrier

Arthur Braden, (Other)
Synthesis of novel gene therapy carrier

Kytai Nguyen, Research topic: “Hydrogel nanoparticles drug delivery”

Manish Dalwani, (Other)
Automated Interpretation of functional brain images

Rajeshkumar Dhamodharasamy, (Other)
Automation of peptide array

Angela Fayann, (Other)
Release kinetics: Degradation rates: mechanical properties of PLLA and PLGA wet extruded fibers.

Ammar Adam, Biomedical Engineering, 2002, Project title: “Histological evaluation of foreign body reactions”
Masters Student

Jasmine Saba, Biomedical Engineering, 2002, Project title: “Production of fibrin gel tissue scaffold”
Masters Student

Shutong Cao, Research topic: “Tissue responses to biomaterial implants”
Medical Doctor

Shih-Horng Su, Research topic: “Immune responses to degradable polymers”

Tian Lin Xiao, Research topic: “Mechanism of posterior capsular opacification to Intraocular lens”, currently employed as Associate Professor at Sheng Yao Medical School, China.

Xiu-Hwa Gao, Research topic: “Molecular mechanisms of device-centered infection”, currently employed as Research Associate at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.

Xianyi Cao, Research topic: “Albumin-affinity biomimetic surface”, currently employed as Research Associate at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.

Sucheta Telang , Research topic: “Effect of NO treatment in neonates with hypoxia”, currently employed as Assistant Professor at Brown Cancer Center, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky.

Wei-Wu Jiang, Research topic: “Foreign body reactions and device-centered infection”, currently employed as Research Associate at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.

Wei-Bore Tsai, Research topic: “Development of controlled release particles for vaccination”, currently employed as Professor at Chemical Engineering Department, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan

Wen-Jing Hu, Research topic: “Molecular mechanism of foreign body reactions”, currently employed as the President of Progenitec Inc, Arlington, Texas.

Yixin Yao , Research topic: “Influence of protein coatings on cellular responses”, currently employed as  Research Associate at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.