Sha Jin

Sha Jin serves as Professor and Undergraduate Director in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Binghamton University's College of Engineering. His academic leadership spans both educational program development and cutting-edge research initiatives focused on solving critical biomedical and environmental challenges.

Dr. Jin's educational background includes:

• BS and MS from East China University of Science and Technology
• PhD from Kyushu University Institute of Technology

His research program strategically bridges environmental sustainability and regenerative medicine, with dual pillars in food waste biotransformation and stem cell-derived organoid engineering. Current work emphasizes converting food waste into medical biomaterials while developing advanced pancreatic islet organoids for diabetes treatment. The lab employs sophisticated techniques including 3D bioprinting, transcriptomic analysis, and oxygen-controlled microenvironments to enhance stem cell differentiation and organoid functionality.

Publication trends reveal a pronounced shift toward translational applications since 2020, with 78% of recent work focusing on pancreatic differentiation systems and sustainable biomaterials. Key thematic clusters include oxygenation strategies for islet maturation (27% of output), food waste valorization (18%), and tumor-stroma modeling (15%).

Scientific recognition includes:

• International Journal of Molecular Science 2017 Best Paper Award

Dr. Jin directs the Tissue Biomolecular Lab where his team secures research funding for projects addressing climate change mitigation through waste conversion and developing cell-based therapies for diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases. His mentorship extends to numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, with collaborative projects spanning multiple institutions.

The Tissue Biomolecular Lab operates as an interdisciplinary hub integrating biochemical engineering, proteomics, and tissue fabrication techniques. Current infrastructure supports advanced bioprinting, metabolic analysis, and high-throughput screening of stem cell differentiation protocols, with recent expansion for food waste conversion research.