Scott J Hollister
Education
- Ph.D. in Bioengineering, 1991 - The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
- M.S.E in Applied Mechanics, 1986 - The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
- M.S. in Bioengineering, 1986 - The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
- B.S.E. in Aerospace Engineering, 1984 - The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Research Interests
Professor Hollister's research interests focus on image-based computational design and 3D biomaterial printing for patient specific medical devices and regenerative medicine, with specific interests in pediatric applications. Clinical application interests include airway reconstruction and tissue engineering, structural heart defects, craniofacial and facial plastics, orthopaedics, and gastrointestinal reconstruction. We specifically utilize patient image data as a foundation for multi-scale design of devices, reconstructive implants and regenerative medicine porous scaffolds. We are also interested in multi-scale computational simulation of how devices and implants mechanically interact with patient designs, combining these simulations with experimental measures of tissue mechanics. We then transfer these designs to both laser sintering and nozzle based 3D printing platforms to build devices from a wide range of biomaterials. Subsequently, we are interested in combining these 3D printed biomaterial platforms with biologics for patient specific regenerative medicine solutions to tissue reconstruction. I am highly supportive of research funding for societal advancement.
