Anamika Prasad

Dr. Anamika Prasad is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Florida International University's College of Engineering and Computing. Her research focuses on biobased and bioinspired materials, tissue biomechanics, nano-mechanical characterization, and biomedical devices for precision agriculture and healthcare. She leads the PrasadLab, exploring innovations at the intersection of materials science and biological systems.

• Education: Not explicitly listed in provided materials.
• Research Interests:
  • Biobased materials and bioinspired design
  • Tissue biomechanics (bone tumors, vascular tissues)
  • Nano-characterization techniques
  • Biomedical devices for healthcare and agriculture

Her recent work includes developing nanopesticides for crop protection, bioinspired composites, and 3D-printed bioreactors. She has contributed to additive manufacturing advancements and sensor technologies for plant health monitoring. Notable grants include NSF CAREER and DMREF awards.

Lab/Teams: PrasadLab (https://sites.google.com/view/prasadlab/home).