PhD Student
Michigan Technological University
HOUGHTON, Michigan, United States
I am Saad Asim and currently, I am a PhD student within the Biomedical Engineering department at Michigan Technological University. My academic journey commenced with the acquisition of a bachelor's degree in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering from the National University of Sciences and Technology in Pakistan.
My academic pursuits have been invigorated by a profound fascination for the world of hydrogels with tunable stiffness and viscoelastic properties. These cutting-edge domains captivate my curiosity, and I find myself deeply engrossed in exploring their potential applications within the realm of tissue engineering. A significant facet of my research ardor is directed toward the intricate world of corneal endothelial tissue engineering, a field that holds remarkable promise for enhancing visual health and well-being.
Currently, my scholarly endeavors are devoted to a pivotal aspect of this pursuit – the development of hydrogel-based biomaterials endowed with the remarkable attributes of stimuli responsiveness, tunable stiffness, and viscoelasticity. These attributes hold paramount importance in the context of corneal endothelial tissue engineering, as they bear the potential to replicate the complex biomechanical characteristics of the native corneal tissue environment.
In essence, my research strives not only for innovation but also for a profound impact on the medical landscape. As I tread along this intricate scientific path, I am not only enriching my own knowledge but also contributing to the collective pool of wisdom within the realm of biomedical engineering.
As I forge ahead on this journey, my curiosity expands, and my collaborations with fellow researchers amplify, all while nurturing a vision of charting new territories in the development of hydrogels for tissue engineering applications.
Thursday, October 12, 2023
4:00 PM – 4:15 PM PDT