Tomas Gonzalez-Fernandez

Dr. Tomas Gonzalez-Fernandez is an Assistant Professor at Lehigh University's Department of Bioengineering within the Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. His research focuses on developing smart biomaterials and stem cell engineering strategies for musculoskeletal regeneration, integrating CRISPR technology with 3D/4D bioprinting innovations.

• PhD in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from Trinity College Dublin
• Postdoctoral Fellow at UC Davis Leach Laboratory

The TGF Lab specializes in three main research areas: CRISPR integration in 3D bioprinting for tissue repair, immunomodulatory materials development, and smart bioink engineering for 4D printing. Their work combines synthetic biology with advanced manufacturing to address cartilage, bone, and tendon regeneration challenges.

Recent research trends show strong emphasis on CRISPR delivery systems, machine learning applications in gene editing, and immunomodulatory biomaterials for tissue repair. The lab's publications span topics from vascularized bone regeneration to machine learning-driven CRISPR target discovery.

• American Heart Association Postdoctoral Fellowship
• Columbia University Rising Star in Engineering and Health
• Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting Young Scientist (2023)

The lab has secured multiple research grants including NSF GRFP awards for graduate students and institutional research programs. Dr. Gonzalez-Fernandez actively participates in professional societies like BMES and TERMIS, serving as Biomanufacturing Track Chair for BMES 2023 Annual Meeting.