Forward-thinking biomedical research scientist with a strong background in Nano/bio-material design & synthesis aimed at medical, diagnostic and therapeutic applications (including immunobioengineering, cancer immunotherapy, T cell development, regenerative medicine, drug development and delivery, bio-mimetic tissue constructs and implant testing).Excellent team player and strong builder of prolific cross-functional collaborations in different aspects of basic and applied research to long-lasting research projects resulting in >10 peer reviewed scientific publications.Effective and confident communicator, both oral and written, making complex scientific concepts accessible to audiences of various backgrounds as evidenced by multiple awards/presentations at national and international conferences.