Sumanas W. Jordan

Sumanas W. Jordan is an Assistant Professor of Surgery (Plastic Surgery Division) at Northwestern University. He holds dual qualifications with a PhD and MD from Emory University (2010).

• PhD, Emory University (2010)
• MD, Emory University (2010)

His research centers on 3D-printed bioactive materials for tissue engineering, focusing on peripheral nerve regeneration and skeletal muscle repair. He explores electroconductive biomaterials like graphene to co-regenerate muscle, nerves, and glial cells, emphasizing biocompatibility through innate biological mechanisms.

Key technical innovations include 3D-printing for custom scaffold architecture, pore interconnectivity optimization, and material property tuning. Clinical applications target nerve injury recovery, muscle replacement, and supermicrosurgery for lymphatics.

His work is affiliated with the Analytical bioNanoTechnology Equipment Core (ANTEC) and Peptide Synthesis Core facilities.