Matthew Bernards

Matthew Bernards is an Associate Professor of Chemical & Biological Engineering at the University of Idaho. His research develops biomaterials for medical and aerospace applications, including anti-biofilm coatings, tissue engineering scaffolds, and space-grade polymers.

Key research themes:

• Biomaterial interfaces and bacterial resistance
• Polyampholyte polymers for medical devices
• Microbattery technology for compact power
• Materials performance in extreme environments