Affiliation:  ETH Zurich

Keywords: Materials science, biomedical engineering, microtechnologies

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Full profile: Dr Xiao-​Hua Qin is the Professor (Assistant) of Biomaterials Engineering in the Institute for Biomechanics (IfB) at ETH Zurich. He is currently leading a multidisciplinary research team in the Laboratory for Bone Biomechanics to develop advanced bone in vitro models for medicine, with the long-term goal to replace animal experimentation. Dr Qin’s research uniquely combines novel biomaterials with tissue biomanufacturing, addressing fundamental questions in mechanobiology and developmental biology. His contribution to research has been recognized by a number of awards, including a European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant. Dr Qin is currently serving at the Editorial Board of Biomedical Materials as well as the Guest Editor for ‘Engineering with Living Materials’ special issue of Biofabrication. He co-​teaches the MaP Distinguished Lecture Series on Engineering with Living Materials and the Multiscale Bone Biomechanics courses at ETH Zurich.