Susan Perry

Susan Perry is Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs at Lehigh University's P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and a Professor of Practice in the Department of Bioengineering. Her research focuses on neuronal differentiation, cell migration, and bioactive scaffolds for tissue engineering.

• Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry, Pennsylvania State University
• M.S. from Hershey College of Medicine
• B.A. in Biology and Chemistry, Hartwick College
• Postdoctoral work in Developmental Neuro Cell Biology, NIH

Her research spans Life Sciences, Bioengineering, and Biomechanics, with emphasis on:

• Using multielectrode arrays (MEA) to study neuronal circuitry development
• Engineering biocompatible scaffolds for tissue regeneration
• Investigating mechanical, electrical, and chemical signals in cell differentiation

Perry collaborates on developing MEA substrates that control neuron placement and neurite outgrowth to create patterned neuronal networks, contributing to fundamental understanding of sensory systems, learning, and memory.