معرفی
Neda Latifi is an Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida, jointly appointed in the College of Engineering and Morsani College of Medicine's Department of Medical Engineering. Her research focuses on cardiovascular tissue engineering, biomaterials, and biofabrication strategies for heart valve and vocal fold applications. Dr. Latifi holds a Ph.D. in Tissue Engineering from McGill University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Toronto.
Education:
- Ph.D., Tissue Engineering, McGill University (2018)
- M.Sc., Applied Solid Mechanics, Isfahan University of Technology (2011)
- B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology (2008)
Research Interests: Dr. Latifi pioneers biomimetic materials and biofabrication techniques to address challenges in cardiovascular and soft tissue repair. Her lab investigates collagen mechanics, bioreactor systems for tissue maturation, and preclinical testing of engineered tissues. Current projects include developing programmable melt-electrowritten heart valves and non-invasive ultrasound tools for cardiac cell analysis.
Grants & Awards:
- Co-PI: $200,000 TBEP Translation Team Grant (2023–2025) for pulmonary valve tissue engineering
- NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2021–2023)
- Scientific Reports 100 Author Recognition (2019)
Teaching: Courses include Biomaterials Engineering, Research Principles, and Materials Engineering. She mentors students in translational bioengineering projects.
Labs & Teams: Active in the Translational Biology and Engineering Program, collaborating with cardiac surgery and materials science groups.
