Peter Ma

Peter Ma serves as the Richard H. Kingery Endowed Collegiate Professor within the Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. His work pioneers biomaterials development for regenerative applications in bone, cartilage, and dental tissues through advanced scaffold engineering.

His academic foundation includes:

• Ph.D. and M.S. from Rutgers University
• M.S. and B.S. from Tsinghua University

Research centers on tissue engineering and biomaterials science, specializing in nanofibrous scaffolds with controlled growth factor release (BMP, FGF) for bone regeneration, peptide-functionalized matrices, and smart delivery systems for dental applications. Current projects emphasize biomimetic designs that direct stem cell differentiation through topographical and biochemical cues.

Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals dominant trends in craniofacial regeneration scaffolds, pathologic calcification mechanisms, and polymer systems for on-demand therapeutic release—particularly in dental/oral contexts.

Scientific Recognition: While holding an endowed professorship, no specific prizes, fellowships, or medals are documented in the source material.

Professor Ma leads graduate student training and secures research funding for regenerative engineering projects, though individual student names and grant details remain unspecified. His Ma Lab drives innovation in scaffold design for complex tissue interfaces.

The laboratory focuses on translating nanofibrous biomaterials into clinical solutions for craniosynostosis, critical-sized bone defects, and dental pulp regeneration through multicompartment scaffold systems.