Research: Created and managed integrated Tissue Engineering lab. Design of novel systems for biopharmaceutical production using very high cell density cultures, removal of carbon dioxide using cynobacteria, three dimensional cell culture systems for high through-put screening. Develop hyaluronan-chitosan based biomaterial for drug delivery and tissue engineering applications. Developed an physicochemical equilibrium model of interactions between hyaluronic acid and chitosan formate. Produced alginate microspheres using ink-jet technology for use in single cell microencapsulationTeaching: Trained undergraduate student in bioreactor design, bioseparations, heat and mass transfer. Trained professional Pharmacy students in drug delivery and biopharmaceutics.Service: Instituted a minor program in biochemical engineering as an interdisciplinary program integrating expertise in cell biology, biochemistry, and engineering. Developed ePortfolio applications for engineering students and department. Various departmental, college and university committees.

Research: Use of microfabrication techniques for microenvironmental control of nerve regeneration.Teaching: Trained students in process control, advanced thermodynamics, and tissue engineering.Service: Developed curriculum for biochemical engineering track in bioengineering. Committee work on environmental, health and safety. Advised Graduate Student Association

Developed bioartificial nerve graft containing a microfabricated inner lumen to control axon extension. Conducted double-blind study demonstrating the effectiveness in vivo.