Solaiman Tarafder

Solaiman Tarafder is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at South Dakota State University (SDSU), Brookings. His research focuses on bioadhesives, stimuli-responsive biomaterials, immunomodulatory materials, and advanced manufacturing techniques for musculoskeletal tissue regeneration. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Washington State University and has held prior roles at Columbia University and the Shu-Tung and Alice Li Foundation.

Education:

• B.S. and M.S. in Chemistry, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Washington State University

Research Interests:

• 3D printing of bioscaffolds for bone, tendon, and cartilage regeneration
• Design of bioactive adhesives and drug delivery systems
• Immunomodulation strategies for joint preservation
• Spatiotemporal control of bioactive cues for stem cell differentiation

Awards:

• Associate Research Scientist Mentor of the Year (2019)
• Outstanding Teaching Assistant (2012)
• Materials Science and Technology Conference First Place Poster (2012)

Grants:

• $10,000 grant from Columbia University (2019) for immunomodulatory systems in cartilage regeneration

Labs/Teams:

• Tarafder Lab at SDSU focusing on biomaterials and tissue engineering