About
Mark Tibbitt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering at ETH Zürich, where he also serves as Deputy Head of the Department. His research focuses on macromolecular engineering, integrating chemical engineering, synthetic chemistry, and biology to design responsive soft materials for biomedical applications. Key areas include drug delivery, regenerative medicine, and biomaterials with tunable mechanical properties.
Education:
- B.A. in Integrated Science and Mathematics, Northwestern University
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder
- NIH Postdoctoral Fellow, MIT (2013–2017)
Research Interests:
His lab develops user-programmable materials to study biological processes and solve clinical challenges. Current projects explore stimuli-responsive hydrogels, ex situ organ perfusion, and biomaterials for tissue engineering. The Macromolecular Engineering Laboratory emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, chemistry, and medicine.
Labs/Teams:
He leads the Macromolecular Engineering Laboratory at ETH Zürich, dedicated to advancing dynamic biomaterials and their clinical translation.
