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Sujata Bhatia
- Assistant Director for Undergraduate Studies in Biomedical Engineering
- Assistant Dean, Harvard Summer School
- Associate, Harvard Kennedy School of Government
Contact Information
| Unit: | Student Affairs Office |
| Office: | Pierce Hall 206C |
| Email: | sbhatia [ AT ] seas [ DOT ] harvard [ DOT ] edu |
| Office Phone: | 617-496-2840 |
Websites
Social Media
Education
- B.S., B.ChE., M.ChE., 1995–1999, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, University of Delaware
- M.D., Ph.D., 1999–2003, Medicine, Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania
Research Interests
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- Marriage of Biological & Artificial Systems
- Cell and Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials
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- Science, Technology, & Public Policy
- Science and Engineering Education
Primary Teaching Area
Positions & Employment
Sujata K. Bhatia, MD, PhD, PE is a physician, bioengineer, and professionally licensed chemical engineer who serves on the teaching faculty of biomedical engineering at Harvard University. She is the Assistant Director for Undergraduate Studies in Biomedical Engineering at Harvard; she is the academic advisor for all Harvard undergraduate students in bioengineering and biomedical engineering. She has also been appointed an Assistant Dean of the Harvard Summer School; in this capacity, she supervises the academic progress and well-being of several hundred undergraduates each summer, and serves on the Summer School Dean's Council. In addition, she is an Associate of the Harvard Kennedy School of Government for the Science, Technology, and Globalization Project; she works with students on projects for medical innovation in Africa, as well as global engineering education. She is additionally a faculty member in the Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education program on Innovation for Economic Development. Sujata has personally mentored several Harvard students to complete innovative research and design projects that advance the field of bioengineering. She has demonstrated a strong commitment not only to biomedical engineering research and international development, but also to education, community outreach, and student life.
Sujata graduated from the University of Delaware in 1999 with bachelor’s degrees in biology, biochemistry and chemical engineering and a master’s degree in chemical engineering; she earned all four degrees in only four years. Sujata then trained in the MD/PhD combined degree program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and graduated in 2003, completing both degrees in four years. Her doctoral thesis work lent insights into immune cell and cancer cell migration, and was published in several journals, including Cancer Research, Biotechnology Progress, and Biophysical Journal. From 2003 to 2011, Sujata was a principal investigator at the DuPont Company; her projects included the development of bioadhesives for wound closure, and development of minimally invasive medical devices. She worked on a team to develop a new surgical sealant; this system can prevent leakage from surgical wounds, and can be used to stop bleeding from traumatic wounds. She also worked on a team to develop microspheres for the minimally invasive treatment of cancerous tumors. She then worked on omega-3 fatty acids for heart health. Her industrial experience spans medical device and biotechnology product development, clinical trials management, intellectual property, leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and industry-academic partnerships. In 2011, Sujata was offered a position on the teaching faculty of biomedical engineering at Harvard University, and is now the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies in Biomedical Engineering, as well as an Assistant Dean of the Harvard Summer School, and an Associate of the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
In 2010, Sujata wrote and published a textbook, “Biomaterials for Clinical Applications,” which discusses opportunities for both biomaterials scientists and physicians to alleviate diseases worldwide. The book appeared on Amazon.com best-seller lists for Biotechnology, Clinical Chemistry and Biomedical Engineering. The book was also selected as Innovation Book of the Week by the Harvard Science, Technology, and Globalization Project. In 2011, she published another book, “Engineering Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine.” The book appeared on Amazon.com Kindle best-seller lists for Polymer Science, Polymer Chemistry, and Microbiology. In 2012, she published two books with her Harvard students, “Medical Devices and Biomaterials for the Developing World: Case Studies in Ghana and Nicaragua,” and “Naturally Based Biomaterials and Therapeutics: The Case of India.”
Sujata has established a positive reputation nationally and internationally, and has won numerous awards in recognition of her professional accomplishments and community outreach efforts. She has served on panels and committees for the National Academy of Engineering, National Academy of Sciences, National Science Foundation, Institute of Medicine, American Association for the Advancement of Science, United States Department of Health and Human Services, and United States Department of State. In 1999, Sujata was awarded the University of Delaware Woman of Promise award. Seven short years later, she was awarded the 2006 University of Delaware Presidential Citation for Outstanding Achievement, an award given to University of Delaware graduates of the past 20 years who exhibit great promise in their professional career and public service activities. In 2007, Sujata was inducted into the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women. At the national level, Sujata was invited to participate in the U.S. Frontiers of Engineering symposium in 2005. While this honor is given by the National Academy of Engineering to the nation’s top 100 engineers ages 30-45, Sujata was selected for the honor at age 27. At the international level, Sujata was selected to participate in the 2006 Japan-America Frontiers of Engineering symposium; this honor is given to the nation’s top 40 engineers ages 30-45, and Sujata was selected at age 28. She co-organized the 2007 Japan-America Frontiers of Engineering meeting. In 2008, she was the invited keynote speaker at the National Science Olympiad Invitational. In 2009, she was honored with a Strong, Smart, and Bold Award by Girls Incorporated of Delaware. In 2012, she won an award from the Harvard University President’s Innovation Fund for Faculty, in recognition of her innovative approaches to biomedical engineering education. In 2012, she was awarded the John R. Marquand Award for Exceptional Advising and Counseling of Harvard Students, the highest award in Harvard College for excellence in advising. She was also awarded a Certificate of Teaching Excellence from Harvard University's Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning in 2012. Finally, in 2012, she was selected as a Resident Fellow in the Harvard Administrative Fellowship Program, a program that prepares administrators for leadership positions in the university. In 2013, Sujata was awarded the Capers and Marion McDonald Award for Excellence in Mentoring and Advising, the highest award in the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences for excellence in advising. She was also awarded the Star Family Prize for Excellence in Advising, a distinguished award from Harvard University for exemplary intellectual and personal guidance of undergraduate students. In 2013, Sujata represented the United States at the Global Grand Challenges Summit, a joint initiative of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering, the U.K. Royal Academy of Engineering, and the Chinese Academy of Engineering. She has delivered invited lectures at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, the Harvard Medical School, and the Harvard College Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.
January 2013 - Present
I work as an engineering expert with the Science, Technology, and Globalization Project at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. My work focuses on medical device innovations for the developing world, particularly Africa. In addition, I am working to educate students on Grand Challenges for Engineering.
Assistant Dean, Harvard Summer SchoolJune 2012 - Present
I serve as an academic adviser and mentor to students enrolled in summer session at Harvard. I am a member of the Deans' Council, and supervise a staff of undergraduate student proctors.
Assistant Director for Undergraduate Studies in Biomedical Engineering, Harvard UniversityMay 2011 - Present
I serve on the teaching faculty of biomedical engineering at Harvard. I am also the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies in Biomedical Engineering. I advise bioengineering seniors on their individual senior design projects, and work with students to complete visionary research and design of new biomaterials and medical devices.
I am deeply committed to teaching, mentoring, and advising students at Harvard College. I am a Faculty Associate at Harvard Leverett House, a Tutor at Harvard Currier House, and a Proctor at Harvard Matthews Hall. I serve on the Board of Freshman Advisers for Harvard College.
Professor of the Practice of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Tufts UniversityMay 2011 - Present
In addition to my full-time role at Harvard University, I am a Professor of the Practice of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Tufts. I teach introductory engineering as well as senior design to chemical engineering students at Tufts University. I advise seniors on their design projects, and work with chemical engineering students on product and process development.
Adjunct Professor of Chemical Engineering, University of DelawareSeptember 2009 - May 2011
While working at DuPont, I taught biochemical engineering and biomedical engineering courses to undergraduates and graduate students at the University of Delaware in the Department of Chemical Engineering. My courses included CHEG 620 – Biochemical Engineering; CHEG 667 – Biomaterials for Gene and Drug Delivery; and EGGG 101 – Introduction to Engineering. I enjoyed bringing my practical experience to the classroom.
Principal Investigator, DuPont Applied BioSciencesSeptember 2003 - May 2011
I spent over seven years as a scientific investigator with DuPont, gaining experience in biomaterials research, product development, intellectual property, and clinical trials. From 2003 to 2008, I worked on developing tissue adhesives for closure of wounds. In 2009, I spent a year on technology licensing for cancer drug discovery. In 2010 and 2011, I led clinical trials of omega-3 fatty acids for heart health.
Other Experience
Professional Registration:
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Massachusetts
Chemical Engineer, License No. 49908
Professional Leadership:
2013 – present – World Health Organization, Global Initiative for Emergency and Essential Surgical Care
2013 – present – National Science Foundation, Global Women Scholars Network
2013 – present – Center of Excellence for Polymer Materials and Technologies, Global Biopolymer Network
2013 – United States Department of State/United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Session Organizer on STEM Diasporas for Global Diaspora Forum
2013 – United States Department of State/American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)/National Academy of Sciences/National Academy of Engineering, Networks of Diasporas in Engineering and Sciences (NODES) in partnership with Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2013, Invited Panelist on Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
2013 – Institute of Medicine (IOM)/United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)/Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Judge for National Apps Competition for Health Data Initiative Forum
2013 – Universities Allied for Essential Medicines (UAEM), Expert Group for Forum on Global Access Licensing of Medical Technologies
2013 – International Biopolymer Workshop, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology in Kenya, Faculty Member
2013 – National Science Foundation, Rocky Mountain Science and Sustainability Network, Academy Faculty Member
2013 – ASME Global Congress on Nanoengineering for Medicine and Biology, Session Chair on Biomimetic Nanostructures for Engineering New Tissues
2013 – MIT Global Poverty Initiative/Harvard Developers for Development, International Development Hackathon Judge
2013 – MIT Entrepreneurship Center, Hacking Medicine and Athenahealth Hackathon Judge
2013 – Walt Disney/Marvel Studios and Discovery Science Center, Marvel's Iron Man 3: Inventor and Innovator Fair Judge
2012 – present – National Science Foundation, Advisory Board for Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) Program on Systems Biology of Cells in Engineered Environments at the University of Delaware
2012 – present – Guitars in the Classroom: An Initiative of the United Nations (UN) Music as a Global Resource for Millennium Development Goals, Faculty Fellow
2012 – Institute of Medicine (IOM)/United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)/Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Panelist for Health Data Initiative Forum
2012 – American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Reviewer for Indo-US Science and Technology Forum
2012 – Chilean Government Commission for Scientific and Technological Development (CONICYT), Review Committee for National Fund for Scientific and Technological Development (FONDECYT)
2012 – Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Reviewer for Nazarbayev University Research Council in Kazakhstan
2012 – present – BioEnvironmental Polymer Society, Professional Member
o 2012 Session Chair on Biobased Hydrogels
2012 – present – Innovation Economy Expo, Advisory Committee
2011 – present – Scientista Foundation for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM), Board Member
2011 – present – Biomedical Engineering Society, Professional Member
o 2011 – present – Faculty Advisor for Harvard College Section of Biomedical Engineering Society
2011 – present – Young Professionals Chronic Disease Network, Member
2011 – National Science Foundation, Panelist for Partnerships For Innovation – Materials, Manufacturing & Construction
2011 – United States-Portugal Clinical Research Master Program at Universidade Nova de Lisboa (NOVA Medical School), Faculty Member
2011 – IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Session Co-Chair on Novel Approaches to Biomedical Engineering Education
2010 – American Heart Association, Professional Member
2009 – National Academy of Sciences, Review Committee for Ohio Biomedical Research & Commercialization Program
2009 – American Association for Cancer Research, Professional Member
2008 – 2011 – National Science Foundation, Advisory Board for Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) Nanotechnology Program at the University of Pennsylvania
2007 – 2011 – State of Delaware, Commission for Women
2007 – 2009 – American Diabetes Association of Delaware and Eastern Maryland, Board Member
o 2007 DuPont Volunteer Recognition Award
2007 – National Academy of Engineering, Session Organizer for Materials in Medicine at Japan-America Frontiers of Engineering
2007 – Chemical Heritage Foundation, Delegate for Gordon Cain Conference on New Chemical Bodies
2006 – present – American Chemical Society, Active Member
o 2009 ChemLuminary Award for Outstanding Continuing Public Relations Program of a Local Section
o 2009 ChemLuminary Award for Outstanding Industrial Involvement
o 2009 National Chemistry Week Chair
o 2008 Delaware Section Chair
o 2008 ChemLuminary Award for Outstanding Local Section Younger Chemists Committee
o 2008 ChemLuminary Award for Local Section Government Affairs
o 2008 ChemLuminary Award for Outstanding Industrial Involvement
o 2007 Delaware Section Chair-Elect
2006 – 2011 – Next Generation of the Delaware Community Foundation
o 2008 DuPont Volunteer Recognition Award
2006 – 2011 – University of Delaware, Engineering Alumni Association, Board of Directors
o 2009 Chair of the Board of Directors
o 2007 Treasurer of the Board of Directors
2006 – 2008 – State of Delaware, Governor’s Council on Lifestyle and Fitness
2005 – National Academy of Sciences, Delegate for Roundtable on Biomedical Engineering Materials and Applications
2004 – National Academy of Engineering, Delegate for Mid-Atlantic Regional Symposium
2003 – 2009 – University of Delaware, Women in Engineering, Professional Mentor
2003 – 2004 – Explore Engineering Program for Female High School Students, Professional Mentor
1999 – 2004 – University of Pennsylvania, Science & Technology Wing (STwing), Graduate Residential Advisor
1999 – 2004 – University of Pennsylvania, PennScience Research Journal, Founder and Science Editor
1997 – present – American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Senior Member
o 2013 – present – Career and Education Operating Council
o 2013 – present – Women's Initiatives Committee
o 2011 – present – Faculty Advisor for Harvard College Section of Society of Biological Engineers
o 2007 Wilmington Section Chair
Invited Reviewer for Journals:
[1] Acta Biomaterialia
[2] Applied Mathematical Modelling
[3] Biomacromolecules
[4] Biomaterials
[5] Bioresource Technology
[6] Biotechnology and Bioengineering
[7] Biotechnology Journal
[8] Current Nutrition and Food Science
[9] Frontiers in Cancer Molecular Targets and Therapeutics
[10] Journal of Controlled Release
[11] Journal of Materials Chemistry
[12] Molecular BioSystems
[13] Recent Patents on Regenerative Medicine
[14] Soft Matter
Honors
2013 – Harvard University, Capers and Marion McDonald Award for Excellence in Mentoring and Advising
2013 – Harvard University, Star Family Prize for Excellence in Advising Winner
2013 – National Academy of Engineering, Invited Participant in U.S.-U.K.-China Global Grand Challenges Summit
2013 – United States Department of State, Invited Participant in Global Diaspora Forum
2013 – American Association for the Advancement of Science, Invited Speaker
2013 – MIT Entrepreneurship Center, Invited Participant in “Hacking Medicine” Conference (one of 100)
2012 – Harvard University, John R. Marquand Award for Exceptional Advising and Counseling of Harvard Students
2012 – Harvard University, Star Family Prize for Excellence in Advising Finalist
2012 – Harvard University, Certificate of Teaching Excellence from Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning
2012 – Harvard University, President’s Innovation Fund for Faculty Award
2012 – Harvard University, Resident Fellow in Administrative Fellowship Program
2012 – Phi Beta Kappa at Harvard College, Invited Keynote Speaker
2012 – MIT Entrepreneurship Center, Invited Participant in “Hacking Medicine” Conference (one of 80)
2012 – BioEnvironmental Polymer Society, Invited Keynote Speaker
2012 – National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance, Course and Program Grant
2011 – MIT Entrepreneurship Center, Invited Participant in Inaugural “Hacking Medicine” Conference (one of 100)
2009 – Girls Incorporated of Delaware, Strong Smart & Bold Award
2009 – American Association of University Women, Invited Keynote Speaker
2009 – Emerging Leaders Alliance, Invited Participant
2008 – National Science Olympiad, Invited Keynote Speaker
2007 – National Academy of Engineering, Japan-America Frontiers of Engineering co-organizer
2007 – Hall of Fame of Delaware Women
2006 – National Academy of Engineering, Japan-America Frontiers of Engineering (one of 40)
2006 – University of Delaware, Presidential Citation for Outstanding Achievement
2005 – National Academy of Engineering, U.S. Frontiers of Engineering (one of 100)
2003 – American Chemical Society, Catalyx Technologies Award for Best Poster
2002 – Lymphatic Research Foundation, Andrew Moisoff Young Investigator Award
2001 – American Institute of Chemical Engineers, First Place in Student Poster Paper Competition
1999 – Whitaker Foundation Graduate Fellowship in Biomedical Engineering
1999 – National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship
1999 – National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship
1999 – Howard Hughes Medical Institute Predoctoral Fellowship
1999 – NIH Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) MD/PhD Grant
1999 – Tau Beta Pi National Fellowship
1999 – Phi Kappa Phi National Fellowship
Selected Publications
Books:
[1] V. Eswarappa, S. K. Bhatia, Naturally Based Biomaterials and Therapeutics: The Case of India, Springer: New York (2012). ISBN: 978-1461453857
[2] O. A. Fatunde, S. K. Bhatia, Medical Devices and Biomaterials for the Developing World: Case Studies in Ghana and Nicaragua, Springer: New York (2012). ISBN: 978-1461447580
[3] S. K. Bhatia, Engineering Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine, Springer: New York (2011). ISBN: 978-1461410799
· Appeared on Amazon.com Kindle best-seller lists for Polymer Science, Polymer Chemistry, and Microbiology
[4] S. K. Bhatia, Biomaterials for Clinical Applications, Springer: New York (2010). ISBN: 978-1441969194
· Utilized as textbook for ENSC 132 – Tissue Engineering for Clinical Applications, a course for undergraduate and graduate students at Harvard University; CHEG 667 – Biomaterials for Gene and Drug Delivery, a course for undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Delaware; and CHEM 6650 - Special Topics in Physical and Inorganic Chemistry: Biomaterials, a course for undergraduate and graduate students at Oklahoma State University
· Appeared on Amazon.com best-seller lists for Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Chemistry, and Biotechnology
· Appeared on Amazon.com Kindle best-seller list for Clinical Chemistry
· Selected as Innovation Book of the Week by the Harvard Science, Technology, and Globalization Project
[5] S. K. Bhatia, Selectin-Mediated Leukocyte Adhesion During the Immune Response: Experimental and Computational Studies of White Blood Cell Adhesion to the Vascular Wall, VDM Verlag: Germany (2008). ISBN: 978-3639094541
Book Chapters:
[6] S. K. Bhatia, “Adhesive Biomaterials for Tissue Reconstruction,” in V. Popa (ed), Polymeric Biomaterials, 3rd Ed., CRC Press: New York (2012). ISBN: 978-1420094725
[7] S. K. Bhatia, "Translation of Pro-Angiogenic and Anti-Angiogenic Therapies into Clinical Use," in C. Reinhart-King (ed), Mechanical and Chemical Signaling in Angiogenesis, Springer: New York (2012). ISBN: 978-3642308550
[8] S. K. Bhatia, S. R. Bhatia, “Bioactive Devices,” in S. Lee, D. Henthorn (eds.), Materials in Biology and Medicine, CRC Press: New York (2012). ISBN: 978-1439881699
[9] S. K. Bhatia, S. R. Bhatia, “Biomaterials,” in S. Lee, D. Henthorn (eds.), Materials in Biology and Medicine, CRC Press: New York (2012). ISBN: 978-1439881699
[10] S. K. Bhatia, S. R. Bhatia, “Bioactive Devices,” in S. Lee (ed), Encyclopedia of Chemical Processing, 3rd Ed., CRC Press: New York (2009). ISBN: 978-0824755634
[11] S. K. Bhatia, S. R. Bhatia, “Biomaterials,” in S. Lee (ed), Encyclopedia of Chemical Processing, 2nd Ed., CRC Press: New York (2005). ISBN: 978-0824755634
Journal Articles:
[12] M. M. Reddy, S. Vivekanandhan, M. Misra, S. K. Bhatia, A. Mohanty, "Biobased Plastics and Bionanocomposites: Current Status and Future Opportunities," Progress in Polymer Science (2013), in press.
[13] S. K. Bhatia, “Bioactive Devices: Uniting Form with Function,” Chemical Engineering Progress (2013), 109:36-39.
· Invited contribution for Society of Biological Engineers special section on Drug Delivery, featured on cover of March 2013 issue of Chemical Engineering Progress
[14] S. K. Bhatia, “Development Tech,” Harvard International Review (2013), 34:4-5.
[15] B. G. Gerberich, S. K. Bhatia, “Tissue Scaffold Surface Patterning for Clinical Applications,” Biotechnology Journal (2013), 8:73-84.
[16] S. K. Bhatia, “Bio-Based Materials Step Into the Operating Room,” Chemical Engineering Progress (2012), 108:49-53.
· Selected as cover story for September 2012 issue of Chemical Engineering Progress
[17] W. H. Marks, S. C. Yang, G. W. Dombi, S. K. Bhatia, "Carbon Nanobrush-Containing Poloxamer Hydrogel Composites for Tissue Regeneration," Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants (2012), 22:229-236.
[18] S. Seetharam, S. K. Bhatia, "Derivation and Application of a Mathematical Model for Long-Bone Growth," Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants (2012), 22:253-262.
[19] S. K. Bhatia, V. M. Ye, "Metabolic Engineering Strategies for the Production of Beneficial Carotenoids in Plants," Food Science and Biotechnology (2012), 21:1511-1517.
[20] Y. Kirzner, M. Marcolongo, S. K. Bhatia, "Advances in Biomaterials for the Treatment of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration," Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants (2012), 22:73-84.
[21] P. J. Gillies, S. K. Bhatia, L. A. Belcher, D. B. Hannon, J. T. Thompson, J. P. Vanden Heuvel, “Regulation of Inflammatory and Lipid Metabolism Genes by Eicosapentaenoic Acid-Rich Oil,” Journal of Lipid Research (2012), 53:1679-1689.
[22] V. M. Ye, S. K. Bhatia, “Pathway Engineering Strategies for Production of Beneficial Carotenoids in Microbial Hosts,” Biotechnology Letters (2012), 34:1405-1414.
[23] S. Sahni, S. K. Bhatia, “Ascending Aortic Curvature as an Independent Risk Factor for Aortic Dissection: The Mathematical Model and Underlying Equations,” European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery (2012), 42:755.
[24] V. M. Ye, S. K. Bhatia, “Metabolic Engineering for the Production of Clinically Important Molecules: Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Artemisinin, and Taxol,” Biotechnology Journal (2012), 1:20-33.
[25] S. K. Bhatia, S. P. Kishore, "Engineering and the Prevention of Global Chronic Disease: Forging Partnerships Between Engineers and Public Health Leaders," Ethics in Biology, Engineering, and Medicine (2011), 2:347-352.
[26] O. A. Fatunde, S. K. Bhatia, "Health Care in the Developing World: Embracing a New Definition of Technology to Include Biomaterials," Ethics in Biology, Engineering, and Medicine (2011), 2:353-364.
[27] H. K. Chenault, S. K. Bhatia, W. G. DiMaio, G. L. Vincent, W. Camacho, A. Behrens, “Sealing and Healing of Clear Corneal Incisions with an Improved Dextran Aldehyde-PEG Amine Tissue Adhesive,” Current Eye Research (2011), 36:997-1004.
[28] S. K. Bhatia, “Tissue Engineering for Clinical Applications,” Biotechnology Journal (2010), 5:1309-1323. (Invited review)
· Subsequently selected for a joint issue of Biotechnology Journal and Biotechnology & Bioengineering for the occasion of the "Biochemical and Molecular Engineering XVII - Emerging Frontiers" conference
[29] S. K. Agrawal, N. Sanabria-DeLong, S. K. Bhatia, G. N. Tew, S. R. Bhatia, “Energetics of Association in Poly(lactic acid)-Based Hydrogels with Crystalline and Nanoparticle-Polymer Junctions,” Langmuir (2010), 26:17330-17338.
[30] S. K. Bhatia, S. D. Arthur, “Poly(vinyl alcohol) acetoacetate-Based Tissue Adhesives are Non-cytotoxic and Non-inflammatory,” Biotechnology Letters (2008), 30:1339-1345.
[31] S. K. Bhatia, A. B. Yetter, “Correlation of Visual In Vitro Cytotoxicity Ratings of Biomaterials with Quantitative In Vitro Cell Viability Measurements,” Cell Biology and Toxicology (2008), 24:315-319.
[32] M. E. McEntee, S. K. Bhatia, L. Tao, S. C. Roberts, S. R. Bhatia, “Tunable Transport of Glucose through Ionically-Crosslinked Alginate Gels: Effect of Alginate and Calcium Concentration,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science (2008) 107:2956-2962.
[33] P. V. Sharma, M. J. Reilly, S. K. Bhatia, N. Sakhitab, J. D. Archambault, S. R. Bhatia, “Effect of Pharmaceuticals on Thermoreversible Gelation of PEO-PPO-PEO Copolymers,” Colloids and Surfaces B (2008), 63:229-235.
[34] S. K. Bhatia, J. V. Kurian, “Biological Characterization of Sorona® Polymer from Corn Derived 1,3-Propanediol,” Biotechnology Letters (2008), 30:619-623.
[35] S. K. Bhatia, S. D. Arthur, H. K. Chenault, G. D. Figuly, G. K. Kodokian, “Polysaccharide-Based Tissue Adhesives for Sealing Corneal Incisions,” Current Eye Research (2007), 32:1045-1050.
[36] S. K. Bhatia, S. D. Arthur, H. K. Chenault, G. K. Kodokian, “Interactions of Polysaccharide-Based Tissue Adhesives with Clinically Relevant Macrophage and Fibroblast Cell Lines,” Biotechnology Letters (2007), 29:1645-1649.
[37] J. H. Im, W. Fu, H. Wang, S. K. Bhatia, D. A. Hammer, M. A. Kowalska, R. J. Muschel, “Coagulation Facilitates Tumor Cell Spreading in the Pulmonary Vasculature During Early Metastatic Colony Formation,” Cancer Research (2004), 64:8613-8619.
[38] S. K. Bhatia, M. R. King, D. A. Hammer, “The State Diagram for Cell Adhesion Mediated by Two Receptors,” Biophysical Journal (2003), 84:2671-2690.
[39] S. K. Bhatia, J. A. Swers, R. T. Camphausen, K. D. Wittrup, D. A. Hammer, “Rolling Adhesion Kinematics of Yeast Engineered to Express Selectins,” Biotechnology Progress (2003), 19:1033-1037.
[40] S. K. Bhatia, D. A. Hammer, “Influence of Receptor and Ligand Density on the Shear Threshold Effect for Carbohydrate-Coated Particles on L-Selectin,” Langmuir (2002), 18:5881-5885.
Conference Proceedings:
[41] W. H. Marks, S. C. Yang, G. W. Dombi, S. K. Bhatia,"Carbon Nanobrushes Embedded Within Hydrogel Composites for Tissue Engineering," Proceedings of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) 2nd Global Congress on Nanoengineering for Medicine and Biology, Boston, MA, February 2013, NEMB2013-93122.
[42] W. H. Marks, S. C. Yang, G. W. Dombi, S. K. Bhatia,"Hydrogel Composites Containing Carbon Nanobrushes as Tissue Scaffolds," MRS Proceedings Volume 1498, Boston, MA, January 2013, mrsf12-1498-l06-36.
[43] L. A. Rea, N. Khan, M. Misra, A. K. Mohanty, S. K. Bhatia, “Mechanical and Biological Characterization of Corn-Derived Poly-L-Lactic Acid,” Proceedings of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers 2012 Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, October 2012, 730e.
[44] S. K. Bhatia, “Sustainable Materials as Biomedical Materials: A Short Course for Undergraduate Students,” Proceedings of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers 2012 Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, October 2012, 90d.
[45] E. Soliman, S. C. Yang, G. W. Dombi, S. K. Bhatia, “Design of a Biocompatible Electrically Conductive Composite for Neuroregeneration,” Proceedings of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers 2012 Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, October 2012, 14h.
[46] W. H. Marks, S. C. Yang, G. W. Dombi, S. K. Bhatia, “Potential Uses for Hydrogel Composites Containing Carbon Nanobrushes As A Novel Biomaterial,” Proceedings of the 2012 2nd International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering, Dubai, UAE, July 2012, 299-302.
[47] E. Soliman, S. C. Yang, G. W. Dombi, S. K. Bhatia, “Primary Harvest Neuron Response to Electrically Conductive Composite Containing Carbon Nanobrushes for Applications in Neuroregeneration,” Proceedings of the 2012 2nd International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering, Dubai, UAE, July 2012, 287-292.
[48] W. H. Marks, S. C. Yang, G. W. Dombi, S. K. Bhatia, “Interactions of Poloxamer Hydrogel Composites Containing Carbon Nanobrushes With Clinically Relevant Cell Lines,” Proceedings of the ASME 2012 Summer Bioengineering Conference, Fajardo, Puerto Rico, June 2012, SBC2012-80932.
[49] W. H. Marks, S. C. Yang, G. W. Dombi, S. K. Bhatia, “Potential for Hydrogel Composites Containing Carbon Nanobrushes in Cellular Engineering,” Proceedings of the 2012 International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology, Macau, China, May 2012, 1074-1076.
[50] W. H. Marks, S. C. Yang, G. W. Dombi, S. K. Bhatia, “Hydrogel Composites Containing Carbon Nanobrushes for Wound Healing Applications,” Proceedings of the 2012 International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai, China, May 2012, 238-240.
[51] S. K. Bhatia, B. Crane, D. Goligorsky, J. P. Zinter, G.-Y. Wei, "An Introductory Short Course in Design Thinking for Undergraduate and Graduate Students," Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Northeast Section Conference, Lowell, MA, April 2012.
[52] S. K. Bhatia, “An Introductory Short Course in Biochemical and Biomedical Engineering for Undergraduate Students,” Proceedings of the IEEE 38th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, Philadelphia, PA, March 2012, 459-460.
[53] O. A. Fatunde, S. K. Bhatia, “Medical Devices and Biomaterials for the Developing World: Technical Solutions and Policy Recommendations,” Proceedings of the IEEE 38th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, Philadelphia, PA, March 2012, 457-458.
[54] S. R. Seetharam, S. K. Bhatia, “Application of a Mathematical Model for Long Bone Growth,” Proceedings of the IEEE 38th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, Philadelphia, PA, March 2012, 401-402.
[55] S. R. Seetharam, S. K. Bhatia, “Derivation and Development of a Mathematical Model for Long Bone Growth,” Proceedings of the IEEE 38th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, Philadelphia, PA, March 2012, 399-400.
[56] S. Sahni, S. K. Bhatia, “Risk of Aortic Dissection Due to Aortic Curvature and Malignant Hypertension,” Proceedings of the IEEE 38th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, Philadelphia, PA, March 2012, 397-398.
[57] E. Soliman, S. C. Yang, G. W. Dombi, S. K. Bhatia, “Electrically Conductive, Biocompatible Composite Containing Carbon Nanobrushes for Applications in Neuroregeneration,” Proceedings of the IEEE 38th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, Philadelphia, PA, March 2012, 289-290.
[58] L. A. Rea, S. K. Bhatia, “Mechanical Characterization of Corn-Derived Poly-L-Lactic Acid,” Proceedings of the IEEE 38th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, Philadelphia, PA, March 2012, 175-176.
[59] W. H. Marks, S. C. Yang, G. W. Dombi, S. K. Bhatia, “Translational Potential for Hydrogel Composites Containing Carbon Nanobrushes,” Proceedings of the IEEE 38th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, Philadelphia, PA, March 2012, 93-94.
[60] S. K. Bhatia, “A Disease-Centered Approach to Biomaterials Education and Medical Device Design,” Conference Proceedings of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), Boston, MA, August 2011, 3617-3619.
[61] S. K. Bhatia, S. Bryant, J. A. Burdick, J. M. Karp, K. Walline (eds.) Engineering Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine: MRS Proceedings Volume 1235, Warrendale, PA, 2010.
[62] S. K. Bhatia, A. B. Yetter, “Correlation of Visual In Vitro Cytotoxicity Ratings of Biomaterials with Quantitative In Vitro Cell Viability Measurements,” Proceedings of the VIIIth Conference of the International Society for Trace Element Research in Humans (ISTERH), the IXth Conference of the Nordic Trace Element Society (NTES), and the VIth Conference of the Hellenic Trace Element Society (HTES), Crete, Greece, 2009, 35-39.
[63] S. K. Bhatia, S. D. Arthur, H. K. Chenault, G. K. Kodokian, “Cytocompatibility of Dextran-Based Tissue Sealants for Wound Closure,” Proceedings of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers 2008 Annual Meeting and Centennial Celebration, Philadelphia, PA, November 2008, 613c.
[64] S. K. Bhatia, “Development of Current and Next-Generation Biomedical Materials,” Proceedings of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers 2008 Annual Meeting and Centennial Celebration, Philadelphia, PA, November 2008, 373e.
[65] S. K. Bhatia, S. D. Arthur, H. K. Chenault, G. D. Figuly, S. L. Haynie, G. K. Kodokian, “Polysaccharide-Based Tissue Adhesives for Closure of Surgical Wounds,” Proceedings of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers 2008 Annual Meeting and Centennial Celebration, Philadelphia, PA, November 2008, 207d.
[66] S. K. Bhatia, M. R. King, D. A. Hammer, "Dynamic Simulations of Inflammatory Cell Recruitment: The State Diagram for Cell Adhesion Mediated by Two Receptors," IEEE 29th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, Newark, NJ, March 2003, 158-159.
[67] S. K. Bhatia, M. R. King, D. A. Hammer, "Dynamic Simulations of Neutrophil Recruitment Demonstrate Synergistic Roles for Selectins and Integrins," American Society of Hematology Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, November 2002, 1780.
[68] S. K. Bhatia, D. A. Hammer, “The Shear Threshold Effect for Adhesion Through L-Selectin: Influence of Receptor and Ligand Site Density,” IEEE Proceedings of the Second Joint Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS)-Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Conference, Houston, TX, October 2002, 647-648.
[69] S. K. Bhatia, J. A. Swers, R. T. Camphausen, K. D. Wittrup, D. A. Hammer, “Yeast Surface Display of Cell Adhesion Molecules: A tool for molecular evolution and cellular motion characterization,” IEEE Proceedings of the Second Joint Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS)-Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Conference, Houston, TX, October 2002, 732-733.
[70] S. Bhatia, M. K. Bokreta, J. J. Santiago-Aviles, “The University of Pennsylvania’s Science and Technology Wing: A strong case for peer learning,” 3rd Global Congress on Engineering Education, Glasgow, Scotland, July 2002, 281-283.
[71] S. K. Bhatia, D. A. Hammer, “A Shear Threshold for Rolling Adhesion of Particles to Bioreactive Surfaces,” Proceedings of the IEEE 28th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, Philadelphia, PA, April 2002, 117-118.
[72] S. K. Bhatia, J. A. Swers, R. T. Camphausen, K. D. Wittrup, D. A. Hammer, “Rolling Adhesion of Yeast Engineered to Express Cell Adhesion Molecules,” Proceedings of the IEEE 28th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, Philadelphia, PA, April 2002, 115-116.
Patents Awarded
G. D. Figuly, S. Mahajan, R. S. Schiffino, S. K. Bhatia, E. R. Edelman, T. M. Shazly, M. J. Feldstein, “Medical Treatment Applications of Swellable and Deformable Microspheres,” U.S. patent 8,252,339, filed 4/2007, issued 8/2012.
G. D. Figuly, S. Mahajan, R. S. Schiffino, S. K. Bhatia, E. R. Edelman, T. M. Shazly, M. J. Feldstein, “Medical Treatment Applications of Swellable and Deformable Microspheres,” U.S. patent application 13546594, filed 7/2012.
S. K. Bhatia, H. K. Chenault, “Method of Inhibiting Proliferation of Escherichia coli,” U.S. patent application 20090035249, filed 8/2007.
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