Steven B. Nicoll

Steven B. Nicoll is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at The City College of New York (CCNY), CUNY. His research focuses on biomaterials, tissue engineering, stem cell applications, and orthopaedic repair strategies.

Key research areas include:

• Development of injectable hydrogels for musculoskeletal tissue repair
• Intervertebral disc regeneration using biomaterial hybrids
• Stem cell differentiation and extracellular matrix production
• Thermoresponsive and adhesive material formulations

Recent publications highlight advancements in in situ biosensing, disc biomechanics, and hydrogel-based delivery systems. Notable work includes injectable nanotube-hydrogel hybrids for analyte detection and strategies for annulus fibrosus repair. His studies frequently employ in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo models to evaluate biocompatibility and functional outcomes.