Stevin Henry Gehrke

Dr. Stevin Gehrke is a Professor in the Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering at the University of Kansas School of Engineering. His research focuses on biomimetic materials and hydrogels for biomedical applications, particularly in regenerative medicine and drug delivery systems.

Key research areas:

• Synthesis and characterization of hydrogels with controlled swelling and fracture properties
• Development of nanocomposite biomaterials for tissue regeneration
• Polymer network design for drug delivery applications
• Biomimetic material development inspired by natural systems

Dr. Gehrke received the Raymond Oenbring Excellence in Teaching Award (2016-2017) for his instruction in polymer science, transport phenomena, and chemical engineering principles. His lab investigates structure-property relationships in polymeric systems with applications spanning bone regeneration, stem cell therapy, and controlled release systems.