AME - Additive Manufacturing of Micro/nanofibers for Tissue Engineering

 Professor H.B. Chang's research group focuses on building fibrous materials for use at the biotic-abiotic interface with biology and medicine. Specifically, we are deeply interested in exploring cutting-edge manufacturing technology, materials, mechanical and tissue engineering to apply multi-scale and multi-functional fibers with living systems.  Our goal is to  understand, control and, ultimately, enhance the performance of biological systems.

Undergraduates participate in all phases of this research, from materials synthesis, development of manufacturing platform, fiber spinning and characterization, cell culture, disease modeling, drug delivery and living soft robot.  

 

 

Name of research group, project, or lab
H.B. Chang's lab
Website
https://ame.nd.edu/faculty/huibin-chang/
Why join this research group or lab?

H.B. Chang is an Assistant Professor in the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at ND. Our group focuses on the development of additive textile manufacturing systems to produce biomaterials-based fibrous materials for precisely control of the fiber composition, stiffness, size, and alignment in complex 3D geometries. Using these fibrous materials manufacturing platforms, we aim to study the structure-function relationship between extracellular matrix and whole-organ function/dysfunction to understand diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and develop next generation drug delivery system.

Logistics Information:
Project categories
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Art, Art History, and Design
Biological Sciences
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Materials Science & Engineering
Student ranks applicable
First Year
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Student qualifications

Project 1: Our lab is developing a handheld electrospinning device aimed at enabling portable fiber production and on-site applications. This cross-disciplinary hardware project integrates mechanical design, embedded systems, and mobile app development. We are seeking research assistants with skills in one or more of these areas, including CAD modeling, component selection, device assembly and performance testing; microcontroller programming (e.g., Arduino, STM32) for device control and data acquisition; or developing Android/iOS applications for device control and data visualization. 

Qualifications

  • Background in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in one or more of the following: CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD), microcontroller programming, or mobile app development (Java/Kotlin or Swift).
  • Experience with 3D printing, rapid prototyping, or experimental device development is a plus.

Other Projects: Students with Scientific Drawing, Materials, Polymer chemistry, Engineering design or Biology  are  welcomed to apply.

Interested candidates are encouraged to email me at hchang8@nd.edu with your CV and research statement (limited to one-page).

Hours per week
1 credit / 3-6 hours
2 credits / 6-12 hours
3 credits / 12+ hours
Summer - Full Time
Summer - Part Time
Compensation
Research for Credit
Paid - General
Paid - Work-Study Required
Unpaid - Volunteer
Number of openings
3
Contact Information:
Mentor
Huibin Chang
hchang8@nd.edu
Assistant Professor
Name of project director or principal investigator
Huibin (H.B.) Chang
Email address of project director or principal investigator
hchang8@nd.edu
3 sp. | 14 appl.
Hours per week
1 credit / 3-6 hours (+4)
1 credit / 3-6 hours2 credits / 6-12 hours3 credits / 12+ hoursSummer - Full TimeSummer - Part Time
Project categories
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (+5)
Aerospace and Mechanical EngineeringArt, Art History, and DesignBiological SciencesChemical and Biomolecular EngineeringChemistry and BiochemistryMaterials Science & Engineering