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Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology
University of Waterloo, East Campus 4, Room 2001
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo , Ontario, N2L 3G1 Canada
cbb.uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567 Ext 32732
Kaan Erkorkmaz
Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
519-888-4567 x35214
Location:
EC4 1013
Research Interests:
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Machining of Tissue-Engineered Bone Implants
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Biomanufacturing
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Precision motion control (high speed machine tools, robots, and electronic/semiconductor manufacturing equipment)
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Modeling and identification
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Optimal trajectory planning
[Engineering News] October 19, 2016 "Researchers join advanced manufacturing network"
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Application Areas→Industrial Biotechnology; Technology Areas→3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing, Computational Modeling, Robotics, Sensors; Discipline Areas→Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, Tissue Engineering; Faculty→Engineering
Veronika Magdanz
Systems Design Engineering
519-888-4567 x41532
Location:
E7 6432
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microrobots
- sperm cells
- magnetic actuation
- remote control
- wireless
- soft robots
- medical robots
- bioprinting
- 3D printing
We develop microrobots for medical applications. The goal is to develop more targeted, active, but less invasive strategies for drug or cell delivery with the help of wireless, autonomously moving microrobots. One strategy is to combine biological elements with artificial components in a biohybrid approach. The biological component (cells, molecules) can serve as power source, loading unit or structural unit.
One example is the "spermbot" - a sperm cell remotely controlled with magnetic fields: https://phys.org/news/2014-01-sperm-bots-desired-video.html
Another example is IRONSperm: a magnetically functionalized nonmotile sperm driven by magnetic fields:https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.aba5855
Inspired by the motion of sperm, we also develop small scale flexible magnetic robots for noninvasive surgery (coming soon). I am also interested in reproductive biology and research that elucidates reasons for infertility. We look into the mechanisms of sperm migration and some interesting phenomena, such as sperm bundling (publication online soon)
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Application Areas→Cancer, Cardiovascular, Disease Modelling, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Personalized Medicine, Targeted Drug Delivery; Technology Areas→3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing, Biomaterials, Medical Devices, Microfabrication, Polymer, Robotics, Surface Coating; Discipline Areas→Biochemistry, Biology, Biomechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Bionanotechnology, Biophysics, Biosystem Engineering, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Polymer Chemistry, Regenerative Medicine, Robotics, Stem Cell Engineering, Tissue Engineering; Faculty→Engineering
Shirley Tang
Chemistry
519-888-4567 x38037
Location:
QNC 4618
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Nanomaterials, nanodevices, biosensors for applications in food processing, bioreactors and biotechnology, natural gas purification, fuel cell, and water purification
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Nano-Bio Hybrids for Tissue Engineering and Medicine for drug delivery, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
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Bio-molecule assisted nanomaterial self-assembly
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Health and environmental effects of engineered nanomaterials
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Application Areas→Disease Modelling, Environmental Biotechnology, Targeted Drug Delivery; Technology Areas→Biomaterials, Diagnostics, Imaging, Medical Devices, Microfluids, Sensors, Therapeutics; Discipline Areas→Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Bionanotechnology, Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Regenerative Medicine, Tissue Engineering; Faculty→Science
Ehsan Toyserkani
Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
519-888-4567 x37560
Location:
EC4 1031
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Expertise in additive manufacturing of biodegradable scaffolds for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering applications, optical sensors for biomedical area.
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Tissue engineering and biodegradable implants for regenerative medicine (3D printing)
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Bio-additive and microscale-additive manufacturing (opto-mechanical sensors, smart structures, developed through additive manufacturing)
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Novel multi-scale additive manufacturing technologies for biomedical, oil/gas and manufacturing sectors
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Laser-based fabrication techniques with particular focus on direct write processes in micro- and macro-scale
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Modeling, sensing and real-time control of laser-based manufacturing techniques
University Research Chair
Canada Research Chair in Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing [Canada Research Chair Profile]
[Office of Research News] May 8,2018 "Waterloo researchers named Canada Research Chairs"
[YouTube Lecture] May 6, 2014 "Additive manufacturing"
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Application Areas→Healthcare Systems, Industrial Biotechnology; Technology Areas→3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing, Biomaterials, Computational Modeling, Imaging, Microfabrication, Sensors; Discipline Areas→Biomechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, Regenerative Medicine, Tissue Engineering; Faculty→Engineering; Canada Research Chairs; University Research Chairs
Thomas Willett
Systems Design Engineering
519-888-4567 x48405
Location:
E7 6438
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Biomaterials and mechanics of biomaterials and tissues
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Bone quality and fragility, collagen
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Engineering of bone mimetic materials for skeletal reconstruction (3D printing)
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Application Areas→Aging, Biomechanics, Cancer, Diabetes, Inflammatory Diseases, Muscle, Joint and Bone Diseases, Wound Care; Technology Areas→3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing, Biomarkers, Biomaterials, Computational Modeling, Imaging, Medical Devices; Discipline Areas→Biochemistry, Biology, Biomechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Kinesiology, Regenerative Medicine, Tissue Engineering; Faculty→Engineering
Evelyn Yim
Chemical Engineering
519-888-4567 x33928
Location:
E6 4014
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Stem cells, nanofabrication and advancement of biomaterials in healthcare technologies to repair, replace or regenerate damaged tissue and organ structures
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Fabrication and application of nano-structure for biomedical applications in neural, vascular, and cornea tissue engineering
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Biomaterial approach to study ex-vivo pluripotent stem cell expansion
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Modulation of cell behavior with nanotopography
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Topography-regulation of stem cells lineage commitment and differentiation
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Differentiation of adult and pluripotent stem cells with nanotopography
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Application Areas→Cardiovascular, Disease Modelling, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Optometry, Personalized Medicine, Stroke, Targeted Drug Delivery; Technology Areas→Biomaterials, Cell Therapy, Disease Modelling, Medical Devices, Microfabrication, Polymer, Surface Coating, Therapeutics; Discipline Areas→Biomechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Nanotechnology, Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cell Engineering, Tissue Engineering; Faculty→Engineering
Murray Young
Distinguished Professor Emeritus
519-888-4006
Location:
B2 357C
Research Interests:
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Biopharmaceuticals (therapeutics, treatment of autoimmune diseases, prevent rejection of organ transplants)
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Industrial biomanufacturing and biotechnology (fermentation, food ingredients, enzymes, biofuels)
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Environmental management (bioremediation of carcinogenic environmental pollutants, filtration, chromatography)
The Royal Society of Canada Fellow
[YouTube Lecture] September 29, 2014 "Biofuels and Waste Treatment"
[YouTube Lecture] September 19, 2013 "Industrial Biotechnology: Current developments and trends"
[UW Eng-e-news] August 14, 2013 "Engineering Life-enhancing research"
[Waterloo Stories] May 3, 2013 "Can bacteria help create a cheaper fuel for our cars?"
[CBB researcher story] December 6, 2012 "Bringing Bioengineering and Biotechnology to its Fullest Potential"
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Application Areas→Environmental Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology; Technology Areas→Biomaterials, Computational Modeling, Drug Development, Polymer, Therapeutics, Vaccines; Discipline Areas→Biochemistry, Bioprocessing/Biochemical Engineering, Biosystem Engineering, Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, Industrial Biotechnology, Physics, Polymer Chemistry, Synthetic Biology, Tissue Engineering; Faculty→Engineering; The Royal Society of Canada Fellows