Hala Zreiqat

Professor Hala Zreiqat AM is a leading biomedical engineer at The University of Sydney, serving as the Director of the ARC Training Centre for Innovative BioEngineering. A Fellow of all major Australian academies (AAS, ATSE, FAHMS, FRSN), she develops 3D printed bioceramics for bone regeneration while championing diversity through initiatives like the IDEAL Society and BIOTech Futures mentorship program. Her work bridges academia, clinical practice, and industry in musculoskeletal research.

Research Focus: Her lab creates synthetic bone scaffolds that mimic natural bone architecture, strength, and porosity, enabling non-rejected bone regeneration via patient-matched implants. Key applications include orthopaedic, dental, and maxillofacial repair, with over $18M in competitive funding and multiple patents. Current projects explore AI-driven scaffold performance prediction and anti-senescence strategies for aging-related bone loss.

Scientific Trends: Recent publications highlight 3D printed nanovoxelated ceramics, antisenescence biomaterials, and multifunctional theranostic platforms. Her team integrates machine learning for scaffold design, atom probe tomography for interface analysis, and two-photon imaging for cellular monitoring in 3D environments.

• 2021-2022 Fulbright Senior Scholar
• 2018 NSW Premier's Woman of the Year
• 2019 Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology
• Fellow of Australian Academy of Science (2021)
• Over $18M in research funding

Teaching & Leadership: She designed core courses like Tissue Engineering and Nanomaterials in Medicine, mentoring 158 students in 2020 alone. As Chair of CAAR (2020-2023), she strengthens Australia-Arab collaborations. Her lab trains early-career researchers, with alumni now in academia and industry.