Katia Zolotovsky

Katia Zolotovsky is an Assistant Professor at Northeastern University, holding a joint appointment in the College of Arts, Media, and Design (Art + Design Department) and the College of Science (Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology). She earned a PhD in Computation from MIT, focusing on bacterial cellulose engineering and bioreactor design. Her BioInteractive Design Lab (BInD) bridges design, science, and engineering to develop bio-integrated materials for health and climate adaptation. Research interests include responsive biomaterials, data-driven design, and bioremediation systems.

Dr. Zolotovsky's work spans interdisciplinary collaborations, supported by grants from NSF, Somerson Sustainability Innovation Fund, and coastal ecology initiatives. Her research has been recognized at international conferences (e.g., Living Machine Award) and published in high-impact journals. She serves on the editorial board of Research Directions Biotechnology Design, Cambridge University Press.

Key projects include developing bioremediation systems (Biopods), marine microbial ecology studies, and fish-inspired protective materials. Her lab focuses on multiscale design of bioactive architectural structures and real-time feedback loops in bio-integrated systems.