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Elda Hegmann is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute (AMLCI) at Kent State University (KSU). She holds a PhD from Université Laval (2003) and an MSc from Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila (1996). Her research focuses on liquid crystals (LCs) and liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) for biomedical applications, including tissue regeneration, drug delivery systems, and toxic gas sensors. Key affiliations include the AMLCI, Biomedical Sciences program, and Brain Health Research Institute (BHRI).
Her research spans three main areas: (1) biodegradable LCE scaffolds for tissue engineering (e.g., 3D-printed neural and muscular tissue models), (2) microneedles and vesicles for drug delivery, and (3) customizable polymer sensors for toxic gases. Notable achievements include pioneering work with the NSLS-II 3D printer at Brookhaven National Laboratory and developing zero-power gas sensors funded by Merck KGaA.
Her work has been supported by NSF grants (including PFI-RP and MRI programs), the Farris Family Foundation, and industry collaborations like LiCrystalor LLC. Awards include the 2016 Merck Displaying Futures Award and NSERC fellowships.
- Grants: NSF PFI-RP (2021-2024), DOE beamtime grants, Ohio TeCK Fund
- Labs/Teams: Elda Hegmann Research Group at AMLCI, collaborations with Brookhaven and Lawrence Berkeley National Labs
