Konstantinos Krommydas, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Western Macedonia, Greece, combines a strong academic foundation in mechanical engineering with advanced specialization in computational biomechanics and material science. Holding a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and an M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering, he has also served as R&D Engineer at PLiN Nanotechnology S.A., a biomedical start-up focused on translational research. His doctoral research investigates the response of piezoelectric scaffolds to mechanical stimulation, both computationally and experimentally, to better understand their role in promoting bone regeneration.

As a recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Foundation scholarship, Konstantinos will engage in a research initiative that bridges numerical modeling with experimental mechanobiology. Under the supervision of Prof. Konstantinos Michalakis at Boston University’s Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, and Dr. Alireza Gholipour at Harvard Medical School, his project seeks to detect bioelectric signals generated during the mechanical loading of engineered scaffolds — signals believed to play a pivotal role in osteogenic signaling pathways. Towards this end, he plans to upgrade a commercially available dual-axis bioreactor, enabling real-time signal acquisition under dynamic conditions. The Fulbright Visiting Research Student program provides a unique platform for Konstantinos to access world-class facilities, collaborate with internationally renowned experts, and immerse himself in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of engineering and regenerative medicine. Beyond advancing his doctoral project, this collaboration is expected to foster enduring academic ties between U.S. institutions and the University of Western Macedonia. Aligned with the Fulbright mission, Konstantinos aspires to contribute to global scientific dialogue while supporting the internationalization and research growth of his home institution in northern Greece.