Adela Ben-Yakar

Adela Ben-Yakar is the Harry L. Kent, Jr. Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, affiliated with the College of Engineering. She specializes in femtosecond laser applications in life sciences, nonlinear microscopy, and plasmonic nanoengineering. Her work bridges mechanical engineering, biomedical research, and nanotechnology, focusing on laser nanosurgery, microfluidic platforms, and high-throughput drug screening for diseases like Alzheimer's.

Education details are not explicitly provided, but her academic trajectory is evident through her roles and publications. Research interests include femtosecond laser-tissue interactions, nanoengineering for medical applications, and imaging technologies.

Her articles span ultrafast laser surgery, microscopy innovations, and microfluidic systems. Key contributions include developing laser-based tools for nerve regeneration studies, endoscopic imaging probes, and automated toxicity testing platforms. Recent work emphasizes clinical applications in spine surgery and vocal fold restoration.

• Awards: CPRIT Grant (2013), NIH Transformative Research Award (2011), NSF CAREER Award (2010)
• Grants: NSF (2004/2005), Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (2013), CPRIT (2013)

Labs/Teams: Active in the Thermal/Fluid Systems program, Institute for Neuroscience, Texas Materials Institute, and Microelectronics Research Center. Her group collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving engineering, biology, and medicine.