Paul Dalton

Paul Dalton is an Associate Professor at the University of Oregon's Knight Campus, holding the Bradshaw and Holzapfel Research Professor chair in Transformational Science and Mathematics. With a materials science background, he has pioneered melt electrowriting (MEW) technology for biomedical applications over 25 years across Australia, Canada, Germany, and the USA.

• Education: PhD from Curtin University (Perth, Australia)
• Key Positions: First Biofabrication Professor in Germany; Knight Campus faculty since 2011

His research integrates advanced manufacturing principles with biomaterials to create clinical solutions. The Dalton Lab's open-source MEWron platform has democratized access to high-resolution 3D bioprinting, enabling applications in nerve regeneration, artificial blood vessels, and skin tissue engineering. The technology has been adopted by over 25 European labs and 5 commercial bioprinter manufacturers.

Selected publications in journals like Advanced Materials, Nature Materials, and Biomaterials demonstrate his work's impact. His lab actively trains students and researchers while collaborating with international institutions and industry partners.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Bradshaw and Holzapfel Research Professorship
• Advising: Mentors PhD candidates, postdocs, and visiting scholars in biofabrication and biomaterials research