Young Jung No

Young Jung No is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney's School of Biomedical Engineering. With a PhD in Engineering and a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, he specializes in synthetic biomaterials for musculoskeletal tissue regeneration. His research focuses on developing off-the-shelf alternatives to traditional tissue grafting techniques through bioactive ceramics, polymer-ceramic composites, and synthetic tendons/ligaments.

• Education: B. Engineering (Mechanical) (Biomedical) Hons I, B. Medical Science (Physiology), PhD, GradCert (Higher Ed)
• Professional Affiliation: Member of Engineers Australia

His work investigates how synthetic materials interact with biological systems, emphasizing physical, chemical, and biological properties for tissue repair. Current projects include doped calcium silicate ceramics and bioactive composites for bone and soft tissue regeneration.

Recent publications highlight advancements in hydrogel composites, 3D-printed scaffolds, and ion-releasing biomaterials. Themes span biomedical engineering, materials science, and regenerative medicine. He has received awards for teaching innovation and was recognized as one of the 40 under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians in 2022.

• 2024: Faculty of Engineering Education Innovation Award Commendation
• 2022: 40 under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australian
• 2020: Faculty of Engineering Dean’s Award for Outstanding Teaching

As Associate Head of School (Education), he teaches courses in biomaterials, biomechanics, and interdisciplinary engineering. His research has attracted grants like BioFlexNet (2024) for cardiovascular monitoring technologies and Harvard Mobility Scheme funding (2018) for tendon tissue regeneration biosensors.