Dr. Hossein Ravanbakhsh received his Ph.D. from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University, Montreal, Canada. He has been a visiting research fellow at Harvard Medical School, where he developed a novel biofabrication method, termed cryobioprinting. His research has been focused on engineering hydrogel materials and smart polymers for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications. Dr. Ravanbakhsh has contributed to several projects and has published his research in prestigious journals, such as Advanced Materials, Matter, Advanced Science, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), Advanced Healthcare Materials, and ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering. He has received many awards, including the McGill Engineering Doctoral Award (MEDA), MITACS Globalink Research Award, FRQNT’s international internship award, Graduate Mobility Award, FRQNT’s Postdoctoral fellowship, and Relève étoile Louis-Berlinguet Award. Dr. Ravanbakhsh is also the recipient of The University of Akron's FRC grant and the Firestone Research Initiation Award.

I'm passionate about biomedical applications of polymers and am currently focusing on developing shape-memory polymers for cardiovascular tissue engineering using additive manufacturing techniques. Outside the lab, I enjoy being out in nature, cooking, having fun with friends, and getting to know new people. Music and books are essential elements in my life.

I am driven by the intersection of engineering and medicine and how they work together to improve healthcare. My research interests lie in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. I enjoy reading, painting, and dancing during my non-working hours. I also love watching sunsets- it's my form of meditation.

I am interested in using the translational aspect of engineering biomaterials to improve human health. Nature heals me, and I love to travel, nurture plants, and cook during my spare time.

I find the ability to use engineering principles to drive innovation in the biomedical field very intriguing. I am working on the structural design of artificial heart valves. Such unique structures allow for minimal disturbance to the patient's cardiovascular system during the procedure. Outside of school, I enjoy hiking, biking, reading, and spending time with my family and friends.

I am eager to apply engineering skills and principles to biomedical applications. I am working on a bioreactor to test the effectiveness and success of artificial heart valves before they are taken to animal models. In my free time, I like to play basketball, play video games, do photography, or destress at the gym.

My passion is to apply Biomedical Engineering to develop innovative solutions in regenerative medicine. During my free time, I enjoy dancing and cooking. Also, I love spending time with my family and friends.

• B.Sc. Student in Biomedical Engineering (Worked at BETA Lab from December 2023 to December 2024)

• B.Sc., Computer Science (Kent State University, Kent, OH)