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Christopher B. Highley is Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science. His research develops materials and fabrication technologies for complex cellular and material systems, addressing fundamental and translational biomedical challenges.
Education includes:
- Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University
- B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University
The Highley Lab specializes in:
- Advanced biomanufacturing and 3D bioprinting
- Hydrogel design for tissue engineering
- In vitro disease models
- Implantable biomaterial devices
His publications focus on innovative hydrogel systems for tissue regeneration, with recent advances in granular hydrogels, stem cell encapsulation, and supramolecular biomaterials. Research demonstrates consistent innovation in bioprinting technologies and biomaterial design for regenerative applications.
He received the International Society for Biofabrication Young Investigator Award in 2017. His NIH-funded research builds biophysical and biochemical complexity in 3D tissue constructs.
Teaching includes Biomaterials (BME 4414) and Biotransport (BME 3240) courses, training students in biomedical engineering fundamentals.
