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Mohsen Akbari is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria (UVic). His research focuses on the intersection of cellular biology, biomaterials, and microengineering, with key areas including biofabrication of engineered tissues, biomimetic tissue modeling, and advanced drug delivery systems. Akbari leads the Laboratory for Innovations in MicroEngineering (LiME), which emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on training for students in microscale platform design, tissue engineering, and polymer synthesis.
His academic credentials include a BSc, MSc (both from Sharif University of Technology), and a PhD from Simon Fraser University, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School and the Wyss Institute. Akbari’s work has led to innovations such as smart wound dressings (e.g., GelDerm), multifunctional hydrogels, and microfluidic-based sensors for disease monitoring. His lab actively collaborates with industry partners like RepliCel and Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals, and has secured funding from organizations like NSERC and CIHR.
Notable achievements include the 2019 Idea to Commercialization Award and the development of the smart bandage technology highlighted in Advanced Healthcare Materials. Akbari’s publications span biomaterials, microfluidics, and regenerative medicine, with a focus on translational applications in healthcare. He is also an advocate for student training, mentoring over 20 graduate and undergraduate researchers since 2017, many of whom have won prestigious awards and scholarships.
Current research priorities include 3D-printed drug delivery systems for glioblastoma, bioengineered tumor models for drug screening, and the integration of sensors into wearable medical devices. The LiME lab maintains active partnerships with institutions like the Technical University of Denmark and University of Manitoba, reflecting its global impact in biomedical engineering.
