Q-2

-  Hydrogel-based biomaterials; porous scaffolds; nanoparticles; metal, ceramic, polymer, lipid-based and composite functional materials
-  3D scaffold design, fabrication and evaluation
-  Microfabrication techniques (microfluidic tools, bioimprinting, micro/nanopatterning)    
-  Growth factors delivery vehicles
-  Biomaterials to modulate stem-cell microenvironments
-  Vascularization of tissue-engineered constructs  
-  Self healing mechanisms
-  Biomimetic materials for engineering load-bearing tissues
-  Biomechanics of soft and hard tissues
-  In vitro and in vivo studies, biocompatibility, biofunctionality and tossicological issues
-  Advanced modeling and characterization methods for biomaterials, scaffolds and tissues