Our research focuses on the interactions between structure, mechanics, and function in both the plant and animal kingdoms. This will have a major impact on:
Plants
- developing designer cellulose fibers
- managing crops that are resistant to stresses and require fewer resources
Animals
- the ability to construct engineered tissues and organs
- creating new scaffolds for tissue repair and regeneration
- integrating implants in reconstructive surgery
- understanding the positive and negative effects of exercise, activity, and trauma
- providing therapies for tissue inflammation and fibrosis