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Andrea Vernengo is Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University, directing the PhD training program in chemical engineering and sustainability. Her research develops temperature-responsive hydrogels for spinal disc regeneration and stem cell therapies. Vernengo's work bridges biomaterials science with regenerative medicine applications.
Education includes a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Drexel University and BS from University of Maryland.
Research focuses on:
- Injectable thermogels for minimally invasive disc repair
- Mesenchymal stem cell expansion and secretome production
- 3D bioprinted tissue models for cancer research
Recent publications demonstrate innovations in combinatorial hydrogel systems for ovine disc repair and iPSC-derived tendon regeneration. Article clusters cover biomaterials development (50%), regenerative applications (30%), and engineering education (20%).
Leads Rowan REACTS training program for underrepresented PhD students. Collaborates with European partners on functional biomaterials through Horizon Europe grants.
