John Forsythe

Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering – Monash University

Professor John Forsythe is a materials engineer specializing in the field of biomaterials. He has led interdisciplinary research in the areas of neural tissue engineering, brain repair, neurobionics, cartilage repair and stem cell expansion and differentiation. While working across a wide range of fields, his focus has centered on the development of innovative and responsive biomaterials. These include microfluidic generation of microgels, 3D bioprinting, self-assembling peptide hydrogels, light responsive hydrogels, and electroactive biomaterials. This research draws upon his strong background in chemistry and materials engineering.