Venu G Varanasi

Venu G Varanasi is an Associate Professor at The University of Texas at Arlington in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation, with additional appointments in Bioengineering, Kinesiology, and Materials Science and Engineering. His research focuses on developing innovative biomaterials and 3D bioprinting technologies for bone and tissue regeneration.

Dr. Varanasi received his PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Florida in 2004, with work conducted in partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He completed postdoctoral training at the University of California, San Francisco and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory before joining Texas A&M Health Science Center as an Assistant Professor. In 2018, he moved to UT Arlington where he continues his research on biomaterials for regenerative medicine.

His research program centers on "in situ bioprinting" - a technique that allows for direct printing of regenerative materials into tissue defects. This approach uses biopolymers like gelatin and FDA-cleared nanoparticles to create scaffolds that facilitate natural bone healing without the need for secondary revision surgeries. His work spans materials fabrication, biomanufacturing tool development, and understanding the mechanisms that trigger rapid tissue healing.

Dr. Varanasi has secured significant funding for his research, including multiple NIH grants, an NSF grant, industry funding, and foundation support. His laboratory has generated four inventions with three patents and one provisional filing. His research has resulted in over 35 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and patents.

• Senior Member Induction to the National Academy of Inventors (2024)
• University Award for Outstanding Research Achievement (2024)
• First Prize Pitch Competition, Bio North Texas (2022)
• Inductee, National Academy of Inventors (2022)
• NIH K25 career development award (2007)

Dr. Varanasi actively mentors graduate students across multiple departments and serves on numerous university committees related to research, innovation, and commercialization. He teaches courses in Genomics and Nanotechnology in Health Care, Research Design, and Orthopaedic Biomaterials, bridging engineering principles with clinical applications.