The Surface Characterization and Modification Special Interest Group emphasizes two major research topics: 1) improving understanding of biomaterial surface structure and its relationship to biological performance, and 2) developing surface modification strategies for biomaterials. Some research areas that fall under these topics include spectroscopic, microscopic, and biochemical surface characterization, thin film deposition; chemical and ion surface modification; lubrication, passivation/corrosion, and biological films; and quality assurance of device surfaces. This Special Interest Group will be active in arranging workshops, symposia, and annual meeting sessions for the Society. Through these venues the Special Interest Group will provide a forum for exchange of ideas, methods, and expertise in surface characterization and modification.
Officers
Chair: Christina Bailey-Hytholt, PhD
Affiliate Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
60 Prescott St.
Worcester, MA 01605
e: cmbailey@wpi.edu
Vice Chair: Anita Shukla, PhD
Assistant Professor of Engineering
Brown University
182 Hope Street
Box D
Providence, RI 02912
t: (401) 863-5719
e: anita_shukla@brown.edu
Secretary/Treasurer: Elizabeth Joy Brisbois, PhD
Assistant Professor
University of Georgia
Riverbend Research Laboratories South
130 Riverbend Road
Athens, GA 30602
t: (706) 542-1653
e: ejbrisbois@uga.edu
Program Chair: Hongli Sun, PhD
Associate Professor
University of Iowa
801 Newton Road
Iowa City, IA 52246
t: (319) 335-1217
e: hongli-sun@uiowa.edu
Web Contact: Prabhleen Kaur, PhD
Graduate Student
University of Washington
UW BioEngineering
3720 15th Ave NE
N330 B
Seattle, WA 98105
e: pkaur@uw.edu
Student Contact: Megan Douglass, PhD
Student
University of Georgia
220 Riverbend Pkwy
Athens, GA
e: mgndglss@uga.edu
Industry Representative: Shaunak Pandya, PhD
Principal Scientist, R&D
Prolong Pharmaceuticals
300B Corporate Ct.
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
O:(908) 274-3544
E: pandyasg21@gmail.com
Biomaterials Forum Reporter: TBD
Past Chair: Anita Shukla, PhD
Assistant Professor of Engineering
Brown University
182 Hope Street
Box D
Providence, RI 02912
t: (401) 863-5719
e: anita_shukla@brown.edu
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