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J.I. Paez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Developmental Bioengineering (DBE) at the University of Twente, within the Faculty of Science and Technology. He is affiliated with the Bioengineering Technologies (TNW-BET) research group and actively collaborates with the TechMed Centre and MESA+ Institute, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to healthcare innovation.
His research centers on the molecular and macromolecular engineering of smart hydrogels using tools from synthetic organic and polymer chemistry, biomaterials science, and cell biology. These materials are designed to interact with living cells and tissues, enabling applications in regenerative medicine and advanced tissue modeling.
The research integrates chemical innovation with engineering and biological validation, particularly through collaborations that leverage key enabling technologies for fabrication and characterization. The overarching goal is to develop novel biomaterials that can dynamically instruct cellular behavior for therapeutic purposes.
While no specific publications are listed, the research direction suggests strong emphasis on functional polymers, bioconjugation under physiological conditions, photoactivatable systems, and tissue adhesion materials, spanning fields such as materials science, biomedical engineering, and chemical biology.
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J.I. Paez leads a research team in his lab at the University of Twente, where he mentors students and researchers in chemical strategies for bioengineering. Although no grants are explicitly mentioned, his collaborative work with major institutes like TechMed and MESA+ suggests involvement in multidisciplinary, grant-funded projects.
He is involved in developing next-generation biomaterials that combine precision chemistry with biological functionality, aiming to bridge synthetic materials with complex living systems for future clinical applications.
