My research interests are in the areas of biomaterials, implant devices, drug delivery, 3D hybprinting and musculoskeletal tissue engineering. In particular, I am interested in developing bio-inspired biomaterials and platform technologies to engineer tissues and organs. My program aims to improve understanding of tissue-like chemistry and structure approaches of implant device design and fabrication, how these lead to tissue-like properties and functions, and the extent to which they can enhance clinical outcomes. Our research methodology includes concept design and development, characterization and evaluation, in vitro and in vivo validation of novel biomaterials and implant devices. Our work has led to more than 30 active and pending patents, multiple technology licenses, commercially available research tools and clinical trials.