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Cody Crosby serves as Assistant Professor of Physics at Southwestern University, where he teaches lower-level physics courses and upper-level engineering courses. His research focuses on biofabrication and biomaterials development, with particular emphasis on creating open-source bioprinters and improved biomaterial inks for tissue engineering applications.
- Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (2020)
- M.S.E., University of Texas at Austin (2017)
- B.S. in Engineering, Harvey Mudd College (2015)
Dr. Crosby specializes in cell-material interactions and is currently working to develop novel open-source bioprinters and improved biomaterial inks in his biofabrication laboratory on-campus. Through outside collaborations, he aims to build an improved in vitro model of the blood-brain barrier. His research interests span biofabrication, biomaterials, hydrogels, material characterization, stem cells, and engineering education. Dr. Crosby's work bridges physics, engineering, and biology to address challenges in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Analysis of Dr. Crosby's recent publications reveals a strong focus on developing accessible bioprinting technologies and novel hydrogel systems for tissue engineering applications. His work spans fundamental biomaterial characterization to practical engineering solutions that make bioprinting more accessible. A notable trend is his commitment to open-source hardware development, making advanced bioprinting capabilities available to researchers with limited resources.
- 1st prize in Physics and Engineering section (Texas Academy of Science 2024)
- 1st prize in Biochemistry and Chemistry section (Texas Academy of Science 2024)
- 1st prize in Boudetase group (2021 BBB South Central Virtual Regional Convention)
Dr. Crosby actively mentors undergraduate researchers in his biofabrication laboratory, with students regularly presenting their work at regional and national conferences. His students have won multiple first-prize awards for their research on bioprinting and biomaterial development. He also serves on the Pre-Med Advisory Committee, advising undergraduates interested in medical careers.
Dr. Crosby maintains an active biofabrication laboratory on-campus where he and his undergraduate researchers develop novel open-source bioprinters and improved biomaterial inks. His lab collaborates with researchers at institutions including the University of Colorado Boulder and Rice University, focusing on applications ranging from blood-brain barrier modeling to vascular network formation.
