Nathan Castro

Nathan Castro is a researcher affiliated with Queensland University of Technology (QUT), focusing on biomedical engineering and regenerative medicine. His work bridges advanced manufacturing techniques like 3D/4D printing with biomaterials to develop functional tissue engineering solutions.

Research Interests

Castro specializes in

• 3D/4D bioprinting of patient-specific scaffolds
• Biomimetic and bioactive material design
• Smart polymers for dynamic tissue regeneration
• Multi-scale structural optimization in regenerative medicine

Recent Publication Trends

Castro's articles between 2015-2021 demonstrate expertise in additive manufacturing applications for osteochondral regeneration, neural engineering, and cancer-bone interaction modeling. His work integrates computational modeling with experimental validation, emphasizing mechanical property optimization and biological functionality.

Collaborations

He has collaborated extensively with Professor Dietmar Hutmacher (QUT) and Professor Lijie Grace Zhang (George Washington University), contributing to over 46 publications in high-impact journals like Advanced Functional Materials, Nanoscale, and ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces.