Research

1. Implementation of Novel 3D Bioprinters and Bioprinting Techniques

• Customized microextrusion-based 3D bioprinting system

• Pneumatic- and piston-driven extrusion 

• Temperature controlled multi- and coaxial-nozzles 

• Cell printing in the sterile chamber

2. Optimization of Bioprinting

• Optimization of bioprinting parameters using rheological assessment of bioinks and microfluidic modeling of extrusion

• Machine learning-assisted simulation and optimization of bioprinting resolution and shape fidelity

3. Coaxial Bioprinting 

• Triple and double coaxial bioprinting system

• Fabrication of multi-layered hydrogel structures for tissue engineering applications

• Optimization of coaxial printability 

4. Stimuli-responsive Functional Scaffolds

• Oxygen-releasing tissue-engineered scaffolds

• Ultrasound and laser responsive scaffolds

5. Development of Novel Bioinks

• Carrageenan-incorporated alginate for enhanced printability

• Natural hydroxyapatite/PCL scaffolds for bone regeneration

• Astaxanthin-incorporated GelMA for enhanced cell proliferation and survival

• Graphene oxide-hydroxyapatite-gelatin scaffolds for bone regeneration