Whitney Stoppel

Whitney Stoppel, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Florida. Her research focuses on biomaterial design for directed tissue regeneration, with applications in skeletal muscle and liver tissues. She leads the Stoppel Lab, which emphasizes iterative optimization of biomaterial formulations through mechanical, degradation, and in vivo performance analyses.

• Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (2014, University of Massachusetts Amherst); BS in Chemical and Biological Engineering (2008, Tulane University)

Her work explores silk fibroin-based materials and their roles in drug delivery, immune system interactions, and clinical translation. Key research themes include silk fibroin particle-laden sponges for controlled release, structure-function relationships in Plodia interpunctella silk, and engineering long-term tissue platforms for disease modeling.

Recent publications highlight advancements in silk fibroin scaffolds, CRISPR-driven biomaterial optimization, and 3D bioprinting techniques. Her lab collaborates across disciplines to address challenges in regenerative medicine and biomanufacturing.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Advising and grant activities are not detailed here, but her research portfolio reflects active engagement in biomaterials innovation.

The Stoppel Lab is part of the College of Engineering, leveraging interdisciplinary approaches to develop clinically relevant biomaterial solutions.