معرفی
Ozan Akkus is the Kent H. Smith Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Case Western Reserve University’s Case School of Engineering. His research focuses on developing biologically active tissue repair systems and chemical imaging tools for noninvasive biomedical diagnostics. He leads the Tissue Fabrication and Mechanobiology Lab, advancing innovations in biomaterials, bone mechanics, and regenerative medicine.
Education: PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Case Western Reserve University, 2000); MS in Engineering Sciences (Middle East Technical University, 1995); BS in Mechanical Engineering (Middle East Technical University, 1993).
Research interests include collagen-based biomaterials, mechanotransduction in bone, Raman spectroscopy for tissue analysis, and macrophage-mediated tissue regeneration. His work bridges mechanics, biology, and engineering to address orthopedic and biomedical challenges.
Publications span over 20 years, emphasizing bone biomechanics, tendon repair, and advanced imaging techniques. Key contributions include collagen scaffold designs, macrophage polarization studies, and noninvasive diagnostic tools.
