Yonghui Ding

Yonghui Ding is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). He holds a B.Eng. in Materials Science from Chongqing University, an M.Phil. in Bioengineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Colorado-Boulder before serving as a Research Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern University (2019–2023).

His research focuses on biomaterial scaffold design and additive manufacturing technologies for regenerative engineering, particularly targeting vascular and musculoskeletal tissues. Key areas include 3D-printed bioresorbable stents, mussel-inspired hydrogels, and micro/nano-phase composites for clinical applications. He leads the Additive Manufacturing for Regenerative Engineering (AMRE) Lab, emphasizing translational strategies to bridge engineering and clinical needs.

His work has been recognized with awards such as the NIH NIBIB Trailblazer R21 Award (2022) and the American Heart Association Career Development Award (2021). He is committed to STEM education, holding a CIRTL Associate certification and actively mentoring students in interdisciplinary research. Current research interests include biomaterials for tissue regeneration, advanced 3D printing techniques, and anti-postoperative adhesion materials.

His lab offers fully funded positions for postdocs and students in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, and Biomedical Engineering, emphasizing collaboration and innovation in regenerative engineering.