John R. Martin

Dr. John R. Martin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati's College of Engineering and Applied Science. His research focuses on bioresponsive materials for tissue regeneration, particularly orthopedic injuries.

• B.S. in Biosystems Engineering from University of Kentucky (2011)
• M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University (2013)
• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University (2016)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship at MIT in Chemical Engineering (2020)

Dr. Martin leads the Bioresponsive Materials Lab, where he investigates "smart" biomaterial systems that utilize cell-generated signals like reactive oxygen species and enzymatic activity to activate functionality. His interdisciplinary work combines polymer science, materials engineering, pharmacology, and biology to develop novel solutions for clinical orthopedic injury regeneration.

Scientific Awards:

• Ruth L. Kirschstein (F32) Postdoctoral Fellow (MIT, 2020)

Dr. Martin has received multiple research grants, including a federal award from the Department of the Army for inflammation-responsive antibiotic coatings in orthopedic reconstructions and support from Oak Ridge Associated Universities for projects on organoselenium polymer engineering. His lab's work emphasizes translating biomaterial innovations into clinical applications for bacterial infection prevention and growth factor delivery.