Mahsa Rastegar Pour is a dedicated Ph.D. student in electrical engineering at JKlab, specializing in innovative wound healing technologies. She has been working on a novel approach utilizing an individually actuated microneedle array, designed to precisely position microneedles within distinct skin layers. Her work integrates advanced materials such as hydrogel and gelatin layers to control microneedle depth based on localized pH variations, ensuring optimal healing conditions.
Mahsa’s research focuses on the dynamic adaptation of microneedle placement to the specific pH conditions of wound sites. The dual-layer gel system she has been developing allows for deeper microneedle insertion under alkaline conditions and retraction under acidic conditions, enhancing the wound-healing process. Her system also incorporates controlled natural light irradiation through microneedles, filtered by hydrogel to efficient wavelengths, further promoting healing.
Email : mahsarastegarpour@my.unt.edu