Biomimetics (Biomimetics & Bioinspired Engineering) Laboratory, founded in 2015 by Assoc. Prof. Ahu Arslan Yıldız, focuses on advancing tissue engineering through biomimetic approaches and cutting-edge manufacturing technologies. The lab’s research encompasses:

– Biomaterials Development: Using biomimetic methods to create advanced biomaterials for tissue engineering.

– 3D Cell Culture: Developing and optimizing three-dimensional cell culture models.

– Tumor and Disease Modeling: Creating models for studying tumors and diseases.

– Drug Screening: Conducting drug screening using these models.

In the biosensor field, the lab aims to develop rapid, simple, and precise sensor platforms to detect biomarkers like proteins, amino acids, exosomes, cells, and organic/inorganic molecules. These platforms are designed for cancer diagnostics, disease detection, and treatment response evaluation.

The Biomimetics research group uses biomimetic approaches and nature-inspired models to address challenges in tissue engineering. Their work ranges from developing efficient drug screening platforms using scaffold-based and scaffold-free techniques to creating innovative regenerative medicine technologies. Another significant focus is on the development of novel biomaterials for use in 3D bioprinting.

In biosensor technology, the lab works on creating accurate, simple, and cost-effective biosensor platforms for applications such as cancer, infectious diseases, and rare conditions, employing magnetic levitation, microfluidics, or plasmonic/SPR-based sensor systems.