معرفی
Dr. Hossein Tavana is a Professor and Department Chair in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Akron's College of Engineering and Polymer Science. Since joining in 2010, he has pioneered interdisciplinary research in tissue engineering microtechnologies, focusing on 3D tumor models, cancer drug resistance, and lung therapeutics delivery.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto (2006)
- M.A.Sc. from K.N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran (1999)
- B.Sc. from Tabriz University, Tabriz, Iran (1996)
Research Interests: Dr. Tavana's work bridges microtechnology, tissue engineering, and biofluid mechanics to address critical challenges in cancer progression and lung biology. His lab develops physiologically relevant in vitro models to study cellular microenvironments and drug responses.
Scientific Recognition:
- BMES' Young Innovator in Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering
- Top 20 Young Investigator Frontiers in Bioengineering
- Postdoctoral fellowship at University of Michigan Biomedical Engineering Department
Grants and Contributions: Dr. Tavana has secured 10 grants from NIH and NSF to support his research. His work has resulted in 6 patents and 70 publications, reflecting his leadership in biomedical microtechnologies.
Laboratory and Collaboration: Based in Olson Research Center 301F (Lab 311-313), his lab collaborates with engineering, medical, and clinical investigators to translate findings into therapeutic advancements.
