Profile

My research at the intersection of materials science and biomedical engineering focuses on hydrogel-based devices and the impacts of microplastics on human health. I develop 3D‑printed hydrogel sensors, actuators, and drug delivery systems for applications in soft robotics, microfluidics, and responsive therapeutic platforms, including devices that can detect analytes and deliver treatments dynamically based on molecular signatures. In parallel, I investigate how microplastics and plastic surfaces interact with cells and tissues, using computational modeling, engineered microfluidic systems, and biological assays to uncover mechanisms by which these materials disrupt cellular function and reproductive health. Together, these efforts advance fundamental understanding of material–biological interactions while enabling new biomedical devices and frameworks for evaluating emerging environmental health threats.