Yifei Jin

Dr. Yifei Jin is an Assistant Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), leading the UNR 3D Printing Lab within the College of Engineering's Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on advanced 3D printing techniques, particularly in bioprinting, yield-stress fluids, and biomedical applications. Key projects include developing biodegradable vascular stents, hydrophobic functional materials, and stimuli-responsive materials for 4D printing. He actively mentors graduate students and welcomes visiting scholars, offering research opportunities in polymer processing, additive manufacturing, and material science.

• Affiliations: UNR 3D Printing Lab, College of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
• Research Themes: 3D Bioprinting, Yield-Stress Fluids, Metal 3D Printing, Medical Device Design

His work integrates material science with fabrication methodologies to address challenges in tissue engineering and medical device development. Recent studies emphasize embedded ink writing, fluid-bath assisted printing, and high-speed organ construct fabrication. The lab collaborates on projects ranging from pediatric surgical solutions to aerospace-inspired actuators.

Dr. Jin’s lab has pioneered techniques like nanoclay suspension-enabled bioprinting and fluid-bath-assisted microfluidic chip manufacturing. He emphasizes translational research, bridging fundamental material studies with clinical applications such as personalized surgical solutions and wearable sensors.