Deok-Ho Kim

Deok-Ho Kim, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. His research focuses on integrating nanotechnology, biomaterials, and mechanobiology to advance tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and disease modeling. Key areas include stem cell engineering, organs-on-chips, and bio-inspired materials for drug screening and cell-based therapies.

Education: PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University (2010), MS in Mechanical Engineering from Seoul National University (2000), and BS in Mechanical Engineering from POSTECH (1998).

Research emphasizes understanding how mechanical and biochemical signals regulate cell behavior in health and disease. Notable work includes microphysiological systems (MPS) for precision medicine, spaceflight effects on cardiac function, and engineered heart tissue models. Recent studies highlighted the impact of microgravity on heart cells and the role of LOXL2 in hypertension.

Laboratory: Kim Lab develops cutting-edge tools like nanopatterned electrodes and biomimetic substrates. Collaborations span academia and industry, with media features in Scientific American and coverage of heart-on-a-chip studies in space.

Grants and Funding: Active in securing federal and foundation grants for tissue engineering and biomaterials research. Advising: No formal student list provided, but mentors trainees in multidisciplinary approaches.