Mayandi Sivaguru

Mayandi Sivaguru is a Researcher at the Biotechnology Center of the University of Illinois. His work bridges biomedicine, geobiology, and advanced imaging techniques.

Research interests include:

• Biomedical applications of biomineralization (e.g., breast calcifications, cardiovascular calcification, kidney stones)
• Advanced microscopy techniques (SHG, Airyscan, Light Sheet)
• Geobiological analysis of coral, travertine, and shale systems
• Biomechanical interactions in collagen fibrils and tissue engineering

Recent publications focus on osteopontin-collagen interactions in disease calcification, quantum dot imaging, and geochemical responses in ancient Roman aqueduct travertine. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaborations with institutions like the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology and the Department of Geology.