Research Areas
The Knight Campus has 15 independent, bioengineering faculty-led labs, ranging in focus from 3D printing and laser microfabrication to gene therapy, tissue regeneration, and polymer chemistry. Many of our faculty are also entrepreneurs and assist in the development of numerous startups. Researchers at the Knight Campus have access to state-of-the-art facilities for their research and a collaborative environment with expert mentors.
We develop novel implantable interfaces to the brain and peripheral nervous system to advance fundamental science and improve human lives through therapeutic neuromodulation.
We develop and integrate engineered technologies to measure, model, regenerate and enhance the performance of tissue systems. The overall goal of this focus area is to improve human performance throughout all aspects of life, from young to old, healthy to injured and novice to elite.
We work at the interface of materials chemistry and biomedical engineering. We determine what is missing from the engineer’s toolbox and design new functional materials, 3-D structures, tools and devices that address key challenges in the clinic.
We develop new bio-inspired methods to build biological parts (proteins, peptides, and nucleic acids) and systems with designed properties and predictable behaviors. We repurpose biological cells as factories allowing simple large-scale low-cost manufacturing of complex macromolecules.
We push the envelope of implantable and wearable medical sensors and devices to change the ways we study and treat diseases and injuries, by tapping advances in materials and data science, as well as device architecture.
We develop models of complex biological systems using carefully curated datasets and the latest advances in machine learning. These AI systems are trained to make automated, repeatable, data-driven decisions, which ultimately leads to better patient outcomes.
The People Behind the Program
Meet a few of the many researchers, scholars, and staff members advancing our mission to accelerate scientific discovery and impact.
PhD Candidate
Rose Hulsey-Vincent
Graduate student in the Gardner lab, working to understand the neural basis of syntax, and a NIH F31 Recipient.
Assistant Professor, Bioengineering
Felix Deku
Revolutionizing brain disorder treatments through innovative neuroengineering.
PhD Candidate
Alycia Galindo
Graduate student in the Hettiaratchi lab, combining 3D printing with molecular cues to guide muscle regeneration.
Bioengineering Alum '25
Kylie Williams
First Bioengineering PhD graduate, and current Clinical Engineering Director at Penderia Technologies.
PhD Candidate
Lia Strait
Graduate student in the Guldberg lab, developing methods to improve bone regeneration, and refining her science policy skills.
Bioengineering Minor, KCUS Scholar
Caroline Foskett
Undergraduate student in the Hettiaratchi lab, developing methods to improve healing outcomes for patients with real lab experience.
IMPACT Team Member
Mark Blaine
Journalist and science story teller, helping our scientists train and refine their science communication skills.
Knight Campus Bioengineering News
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