Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering
Tulane University, 2018
"Pheripheral Nerve-on-a-Chip: Quantifying Myelination and Demyelination."
M.S. Biomedical Engineering
Tulane University, 2013
B.S. Biomedical Engineering
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Hometown: Chennai, India
Ph.D. Systems Design and Engineering - Human Factors and Biomedical Applications
University of Waterloo, 2015
M.S. & B.S. Electrical Engineering
University of South Florida, 2007 & 2005
Hometown: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering
Tulane University, 2015
"Choice-Point Models of Neural Axonal Guidance with Soluble Cues."
M.S. Biomaterials Science
New York University, 2009
B.S. Materials Science and Engineering
John Hopkins University, 2004
Hometown: Valencia, CA
M.S. & B.S. Biomedical Engineering
Tulane University, 2018
"Microphysiological Model with Multiple Fiber Types for Modeling Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy."
Hometown: Oakland, MI
M.S. & B.S.E. Biomedical Engineering
Tulane University, 2016
"A Platform for Rapid Electrophysiological Examination of Hydrogel Neurite Constructs"
Hometown: Dearborn Heights, MI
Ph.D. & M.S. Biomedical Engineering
Tulane University, 2015 & 2013
“A Hydrogel Tool-Kit for In-Vitro Neural Regeneration Models."
M.S. Biomedical Engineering
Amirkabir University of Technology 2008
B.S. Materials Science & Engineering
Iran University of Science & Technology, 2006
Hometown: Rasht, Iran
Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering
Tulane University, 2013
“In Vitro Neural Growth Platforms with Tunable Chemical and Mechanical Properties."
B.S.E. Biomedical Engineering
Tulane University, 2008
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
M.S. & B.S.E. Biomedical Engineering
Tulane University, 2013
"3D Microengineered Hydrogels as a Novel Assay for Electrophysiological Investigation of Biomimetic Neural Cultures."
Hometown: Lafayette, LA
Ph.D. & M.S. Biomedical Engineering
Tulane University, 2012“Development of an In Vitro Choice Point Model for Studies of Axon Growth and Guidance."
B.S. Materials Engineering
Clemson University, 2007
Hometown: Slidell, LA
M.S. & B.S.E. Biomedical Engineering
Tulane University, 2012“New Digital Light Projection Microscopy Techniques for Studying Optogenetic Activation in Neurons.”
Hometown: Houston, TX
M.S. & B.S.E. Biomedical Engineering
Tulane University, 2011
“On the Characterization and Utility of Photolabile Chemistries in Biomaterial Applications.”
B.S. Physics
Tulane University, 2011
Hometown: Peachtree City, GA
Rebecca Levy, B.S.E Biomedical Engineering 2018, "Constraining Neurite Outgrowth for Increase Reproducibility in Nerve-on-a-Chip Constructs."
Jeong Min Oh, B.S.E. Biomedical Engineering 2018, "Construction of 'Nerve-on-a-Chip' Using Magnetic 3D Bioprinted Spheroids: A Feasibility Study."
Reed Gioe, B.S.E. Biomedical Engineering 2016, "3D Myelinated Nerve Culture Platform Simulating Dibetic Neuropathy and Custom Matlab Program for Data Analysis."
Daniel Sazer, B.S.E. Biomedical Engineering 2015, "Myelination of Neural Co-Cultures in 3D Micropatterned Hydrogels."
Conor Vickers, B.S.E. Biomedical Engineering 2015, "Voltage-Sensitive Dyes for High-Throughput Neural Recording of In-Vitro Models."
Julie Kaiga, B.S.E. Biomedical Engineering 2014, “Synthesizing Methacrylated Dextran Hydrogels to Create Dual Hydrogel Constructs for Neural Growth Models.”
Atman Dave, B.S.E. Biomedical Engineering 2012, “Hydrogel Environment for iPS-Derived Neurons.”
Sarah Davis, B.S.E. Biomedical Engineering 2012, “Software Toolkit for Optical Stimulation of Neurons in Culture.”
Seth Figueroa, B.S.E. Biomedical Engineering 2011 (Honors), “A Computational Model of Neuronal Axon Guidance.”
Donny Campbell, B.S.E. Biomedical Engineering 2010, “Using Photoprotected Cysteine for Design of Photolabile Hydrogels.”
Scott Jennings, M.S. & B.S.E Biomedical Engineering 2010, "Directing Osteocyte Growth on a Semipermeable Membrane via Projection Lithography of Thin Hydrogel Films."
Nicolle Perez, B.S.E. Biomedical Engineering 2009, “Development and Characterization of a Dynamic Mask Photolithography System for Hydrogel Micropatterning.”
Eric Franca, B.S.E. Biomedical Engineering 2008 (Honors), “Dual Hydrogel System for the Guidance of Retinal Neurites.”
Elaine Horn, B.S.E. Biomedical Engineering 2008 (Honors), “Designing a Functional Hydrogel with Embedded Photolabile Proteins for the Guidance of Retinal Ganglion Cell Growth.”
Anne Marie Norman, B.S.E. Biomedical Engineering 2008 (Honors), “Genetic Transfection to Target Retinal Ganglion Cells.”
Lee White, B.S.E. Biomedical Engineering 2008 (Honors), “Development of a Multi-Scale Light-Based Neurostimulator.”