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.

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'm fascinated by the biomedical industry and its emerging technologies. I am working on a testing system for artificial heart valve implants. In my free time, I enjoy programming, walking my dog, playing music, and hanging out with friends.

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.