Yi Hong

Dr. Yi Hong is a Distinguished University Professor of Bioengineering at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), leading the Functional Applied Biomaterials (FAB) Laboratory. He holds a PhD in Material Science and Engineering from Zhejiang University (2005) and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Pittsburgh’s McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine. His academic roles include serving as Professor (2022–present), Associate Professor (2018–2022), and Assistant Professor (2012–2018) at UTA.

Dr. Hong’s research focuses on developing biodegradable biomaterials for cardiovascular disease treatment, tissue repair, and regenerative medicine. Key areas include elastic polyurethanes, hydrogels, and 3D-printed scaffolds. His work has yielded over 100 peer-reviewed publications, 12 patents, and grants from NIH, NSF, AHA, and CPRIT. Major honors include the NSF CAREER Award (2016), AHA Established Investigator Award (2022), and fellowships from AIMBE, BMES, and the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Teaching responsibilities include courses on biomaterials, polymers, and nano-biomaterials. He mentors numerous graduate students and postdocs, advancing interdisciplinary research in biomaterials science. His lab collaborates extensively, with editorial roles in journals like Journal of Biomedical Materials Research and MedComm. Ongoing projects address cardiac patch engineering, drug delivery systems, and tissue-engineered vascular grafts.