Akib Jabed, a doctoral student in the Biomedical Engineering Program, won first place in the District of Columbia Council of Engineering and Architectural Societies (DCCEAS) Annual Paper Competition, held in conjunction with National Engineers Week.

His paper, “Bioprinting of Perfusable Vessel Networks Using Stereolithography with a Liquid Crystal Display,” presents a low-cost, high-resolution method for fabricating perfusable microvascular networks. This work addresses a key challenge in tissue engineering: ensuring efficient nutrient and oxygen transport in thick tissue constructs. Bioprinting holds significant promise for tackling the organ donor shortage by enabling the creation of functional tissues and organs.

This research was conducted in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the College of Engineering, Physics, and Computing under the mentorship of Dr. Christopher Raub, an expert in tissue engineering, reflecting the high level of guidance and expertise our faculty provide to students.

The DCCEAS Competition for Outstanding Engineer and Architect Research Papers recognizes exceptional research by undergraduate and graduate students in the National Capital Region. Nominations come from local engineering, architectural, and planning societies, with entries showcasing ongoing research, completed projects, or applied activities in fields represented by DCCEAS member societies.

This achievement highlights the advanced research skills and experience our students develop in our programs under the mentorship of discipline-leading faculty.

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