Patricia Perez Esteban

PhD opportunity at the University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering within the MIBTP Programme . The project, Dynamic extracellular matrix mimetics for transformative mechanobiological and metabolic discovery across soft tissues , focuses on developing a new class of extracellular matrix surrogates based on fluid-gel (FG) microstructures . These materials are designed to better mimic native soft tissues, which are viscoelastic, stress-responsive, and dynamic during injury and disease. You will investigate how FG platforms with different viscoelasticity and formulations influence cell adhesion, proliferation, migration, and viability , with the broader goal of tuning mechanics, biochemical signalling, and metabolic context over space and time. This opportunity is especially relevant to students interested in chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, materials science, biomaterials, tissue engineering, hydrogels, mechanobiology, and metabolic discovery . The post is supervised by Patricia Perez Esteban and Fotis Spyropoulos . The poster is an Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering at the University of Birmingham and is directly advertising the opening. Eligibility highlights: a motivated graduate in chemical/biomedical engineering, materials science, or a related discipline. No additional requirements are stated in the post. Deadline: 23 November 2026 . Apply via the linked portal.