Guymon

Dr. Guymon is a Professor in the Chemical & Biochemical Engineering Department at the University of Iowa's College of Engineering. His research focuses on advanced photopolymerization techniques and their applications in biomaterials science and neural engineering.

His primary research interests include polymer science, biomaterials, photopolymerization, tissue engineering, neural engineering, and hydrogel technology. Dr. Guymon's work demonstrates how precise control of photopolymerization processes can create materials with tailored properties for specific biomedical applications. His research spans from fundamental polymer chemistry to applied medical device development, with particular emphasis on creating surfaces and materials that interact favorably with biological systems.

Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on developing zwitterionic hydrogel coatings for medical implants, particularly cochlear implants, where his work has significantly reduced foreign body responses. His research also explores how photopolymerized surface topography can guide neural growth, with implications for neural prosthetics and regenerative medicine. Additional work includes 3D bioprinting of cartilage grafts, enhancement of thermomechanical properties in photopolymer networks, and control of degradation in thiol-Michael hydrogels.

Dr. Guymon's laboratory has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between polymer structure, surface properties, and biological responses, with numerous publications in high-impact journals covering both fundamental and applied aspects of photopolymer science.