The next generation of polymeric materials will need features typically associated with biological systems, such as programmable, self-healing, and self-regenerating properties. My group, the Huli Materials Lab, leverages bacteria and filamentous fungi to fabricate engineered living materials. Additionally, we develop structural-property relationships around the mechanics of difficult to characterize materials including (1) ultrathin polymer films (<100 nm thick), (2) biofilms, and (3) biohybrid materials. The Huli Materials Lab develops characterization and processing methods to quantify and program the properties of living and synthetic polymeric materials to enable functionalities desired for applications in biotechnology, sensing, and protection. Research areas in the Huli Materials Lab include: (1) mechanics of ultrathin polymer films (<100 nm thick), (2) mechanics of living systems, and (3) spatially programming the mechanical properties of living polymeric composites.
BMEN 2010 - Biomaterials
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Spring 2024
Introduces the science and engineering of biomaterials, with an emphasis on biomechanical aspects. Addresses the design, fabrication, testing, applications and performance of synthetic and natural materials that are used in a wide variety of biomedical prosthetics, implants and devices. In addition to attending lectures, students will conduct a laboratory experiment and a case study. Recommended restriction: for students in fourth semester of Biomedical Engineering curriculum or higher.
CHEN 3320 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
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Fall 2022 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
Applies thermodynamic principles to nonideal systems, phase equilibrium, chemical equilibrium, power generation, refrigeration, and chemical processes.
CHEN 5919 - Special Topics in CHBE
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Spring 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024 / Fall 2024
May be repeated up to 5 total credit hours.
