Roberta Sabino

Dr. Roberta Sabino is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Wyoming. She is also affiliated with the Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences Program and conducts research that bridges materials science, biomedical engineering, and sustainability.

Education

• Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute for Medical Engineering and Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2022–2023
• Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering, Colorado State University, 2021
• B.S. Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil, 2014

Research Focus

Dr. Sabino’s laboratory develops multifunctional biomaterials for cardiovascular and orthopedic applications. Core efforts include:

• Designing infection-resistant implant coatings that simultaneously promote tissue regeneration and enhance blood compatibility.
• Investigating sustainable biopolymers derived from sugar beet molasses and other renewable sources.
• Engineering smart biomaterials capable of sensing and responding to their local microenvironment.

Publication Trends

From 2020 to 2025, Dr. Sabino has authored or co-authored more than 20 peer-reviewed articles. Her work is concentrated in surface modification of titanium alloys, antimicrobial and hemocompatible coatings, sustainable biopolymer systems, and nanostructured platforms for stem-cell differentiation. The consistent year-on-year output reflects both experimental innovation and comprehensive review contributions.

Honors & Awards

• School of Computing Faculty Fellow Award, University of Wyoming (2024)
• Organ Design and Engineering Postdoctoral Training Program, Harvard Medical School / NIBIB, NIH (2023)
• Surface Characterization & Modification SIG Postdoctoral Young Investigator Award, Society for Biomaterials (2022)
• WILEY Top Cited Article 2020–2021 (2022)
• Princeton Pathway into the Academy Program, Princeton University (2021)
• STAR Award, Society for Biomaterials (2021)
• Professional Development Award, Colorado State University (2020)
• School of Advanced Materials Discovery Travel Award (2020)

Laboratory & Collaborative Networks

Dr. Sabino directs an interdisciplinary laboratory located in the Engineering Education and Research Building (EERB 435D) at the University of Wyoming. The group collaborates closely with clinical partners, national laboratories, and industry to translate advanced surface-engineering strategies into next-generation medical devices. Active grant support spans NIH, NSF, and state-level initiatives focused on sustainable biomedical technologies and workforce development.