Karina Arcaute

Karina Arcaute is a Senior Lecturer at Old Dominion University's Batten College of Engineering and Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering (2008) and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (2004) from The University of Texas at El Paso.

• Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering, The University of Texas at El Paso, 2008
• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at El Paso, 2004

Her research focuses on Engineering Education, STEM Education, Additive Manufacturing, and Biomaterials. She is particularly known for developing educational programs integrating 3D Printing and Advanced Manufacturing into naval training initiatives.

Her academic work spans biomedical applications of stereolithography, including nerve regeneration scaffolds and hydrogel constructs, alongside military and educational applications of additive manufacturing. Her publications highlight a consistent focus on 3D Printing, Biomaterials, and Custom Medical Devices since 2003.