Howard Matthew

Howard Matthew is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Wayne State University. His research focuses on tissue engineering and regenerative medicine using polymeric biomaterials and stem cells. Collaborations include the Children's Hospital of Michigan for pediatric cardiovascular applications.

• Ph.D., Wayne State University (Chemical Engineering, 1992)
• Postdoctoral, Harvard Medical School & Massachusetts General Hospital (1994)

His work spans cardiovascular tissue engineering (heart valves, blood vessels), bone and liver regeneration, and 3D tissue models for metabolic studies. Key innovations include modular scaffold systems and computational fluid dynamics for oxygenation optimization.

Recent publications highlight advancements in mesenchymal stem cell assembly, liver tissue transport analysis, and biomechanical modeling of cartilage degeneration. Awards include NSF CAREER funding and recognition as a Fellow in AIMBE.

• 2011 Fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering
• 1996-2000 NSF CAREER Award
• 1992-1994 Harvard Postdoctoral Fellowship

He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in transport phenomena, process dynamics, and microfluidic systems. Collaborations with Children's Hospital of Michigan target pediatric cardiovascular implants.