Kevin brings expertise in nanofiber development via electrospinning for biomedical applications He received his Ph.D. from Arizona State University in Chemical Engineering, during which time he built electrospinning equipment and led research projects to synthesize fibrous materials to mimic native tissue. His Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering was obtained at Oregon State University. Kevin has an understanding of how to design polymer materials to mimic both the physical and biochemical properties of native tissue. He has a diverse experience in biomaterial development that focuses on tissue healing applications. Kevin was previously a research affiliate with the Mayo Clinic where he developed biomaterials, including hydrogels and electrospun fibrous scaffolds, for improved tissue healing. While working at Mayo, Kevin collaborated with surgeons for designing materials for vocal cords and rotator cuff repair. This experience led Kevin to understand the critical process of translating biomaterial research from the lab benchtop to the patient.
At Nanoscience Analytical, Kevin leads the electrospinning team for producing fibrous materials for medical devices. Kevin strives to achieve well-designed experiments that produce efficient, high-quality, and repeatable results. He approaches each project with well-crafted flowcharts and implements design of experiments for achieving the target design for a medical device. Kevin is passionate about giving presentations that effectively describe project-specific results and provide expertise for achieving a target medical device
