Natalie Reznikov

Natalie Reznikov is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at McGill University, conducting research at the intersection of materials science and biology. Her laboratory is located at 141 du Président-Kennedy Avenue, 5th floor, with teaching responsibilities based in the McConnell Engineering Building.

Her research program investigates fundamental mechanisms in biological materials, with primary focus areas including:

• Structural water's role in material architecture and mechanical behavior
• Pre-stress phenomena in natural materials and biomimetic implementations
• Structure-function relationships across animal and plant systems
• Biomineralization processes in skeletal tissues
• Advanced 3D-imaging techniques combined with deep learning for image analysis

Professor Reznikov's publication record (2014-2020) demonstrates consistent output in high-impact journals, with significant contributions to understanding bone hierarchy published in Science (2018) and Nature Reviews Materials (2016). Her work combines experimental materials characterization with computational analysis, revealing new insights into biological material design principles. Recent publications emphasize topological analysis of bone architecture and mineralization mechanisms.

Prospective students interested in interdisciplinary research bridging engineering, biology, and computational science can contact Professor Reznikov via email at natalie.reznikov@mcgill.ca. Her lab offers opportunities to work with advanced imaging systems and participate in collaborative projects addressing fundamental questions in biomaterials science.