معرفی
Dr. Piyush Koria is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering at the University of South Florida's College of Engineering. His research focuses on chronic wound healing through protein engineering, biomaterials, and drug delivery systems.
Education
- PhD, Chemical & Biological Engineering, SUNY Buffalo
- BTech, Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
- Postdoctoral Researcher, Center for Engineering in Medicine, Shriners Hospital for Children (Harvard Medical School)
Research Focus
Koria’s lab develops protease-resistant growth factor formulations, elastin-like polypeptide (ELP) delivery systems, and plasmonic nanomaterials for tissue regeneration. Key areas include chronic wound pathophysiology, biomaterials engineering, and photothermal therapies.
Scientific Contributions
His work spans protein purification technologies (e.g., pI-BPS), ELP-based nanoparticles for gene therapy, and dual protease inhibition strategies. Articles highlight interdisciplinary applications in biomedical engineering and materials science.
Awards
- Outstanding Research Poster (Wound Healing Society, 2018)
- USF New Researcher Award (2013)
- Shriners Fellow (2009)
Research Tools
Koria employs microfluidic devices for cell chemotaxis studies, electrospun fiber engineering, and self-assembled nanosystems for regenerative medicine applications.
