Anil Mahapatro Ph.D., Dr.

Academic Interests and Expertise

Education

• Ph.D. Materials Chemistry, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, NYU Tandon School of Engineering (formerly known as Polytechnic University), Brooklyn, NY, January 2004
• M.Sc. Polymer Science and Technology, School of Materials, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK, December 1997
• B. Eng. Polymer Engineering, Department of Polymer Engineering, Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune, India, February 1996

Other Relevant Training

1. Kansas Leadership Center (KLC): Leadership Development Path (https://kansasleadershipcenter.org/the-klc-path/) – A three step leadership development path to transform an individual’s leadership skills and become more effective in solving problems. KLC Path Completion Date August 8^th 2024.
2. ABET Institute for the Development of Excellence in Assessment Leadership (IDEAL): IDEAL focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to be an effective assessment leader and to manage the change process in an institution, August 7-10, 2023, Baltimore, MD
3. Biomedical Engineering Entrepreneurship Academy, Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, University of California Davis, July 11-13 2012
4. “Summer Institute on College Teaching”, The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA, June 3-7, 2007

Areas of Research Interest

• Biomaterials and bioengineering
• 3D printing of biomaterials
• Surface modification of bio-metallic alloys
• Biodegradable metallic implants
• Tissue engineering
• Nanotechnology
• Drug delivery
• Design and optimization of bio-devices

Publications

PUBLICATIONS SUMMARY: 73 peer reviewed publications (42 peer reviewed journal papers, 24 peer reviewed conference papers and 7 book chapters), 4 patents, 2 books (edited) and over 70 presentations.

Peer reviewed journal papers: (since last three years, 2023-2025)

1. Kami Bartholomew* and Anil Mahapatro, “Rheological characterization and print quality studies of gelatin/collagen I/PEGDA hydrogels”, International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, 2025, 74, 975-986. (PI & Corresponding Author, published online 19^th August 2024)
2. Khulud Jaraba* and Anil Mahapatro, “Influence of Metal Processing on Microstructure and Properties: Implications for Biodegradable Metals—A Mini Review”, Metals, 2023, 13, 1635 (20 Pages). (PI & Corresponding Author)
3. Navdeep Singh Grewal*, Uma Batra, Kamal Kumar, and Anil Mahapatro, “Novel PA encapsulated PCL hybrid coating for corrosion inhibition of biodegradable Mg alloys: A triple triggered self-healing response for synergistic multiple protection”, Journal of Magnesium and Alloys, 2023, 11 (4), 1440-1460. (Co-PI & Major Contributor)
4. Anil Mahapatro, Hay Mar Hlaing*, Lipi Malladi*, Suresh Keshavanarayana., “Hybrid polymeric-metallic foams for bone tissue engineering scaffolds: mechanical properties and biofunctionality evaluations”, International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, 2023, 72 (2), 135-143. (PI & Corresponding Author)
5. Navdeep Singh*, Uma Batra, Kamal Kumar, Neeraj Ahuja and Anil Mahapatro, “Progress in bioactive surface coatings on biodegradable Mg alloys: A critical review towards clinical translation”, Bioactive Materials, 2023, 717-757 (Co-PI & Major Contributor)

Professional Experience

• (2024 – Present): Associate Dean of Undergraduate and Graduate Programs, Office of the Dean, College of Engineering (COE), Wichita State University, KS
• (2021 – 2024): Department Chair,  Department of Biomedical Engineering, Wichita State University, KS
• (2014-2021): Co-Founder and Consultant, BDM Biomedical LLC
• (2011-Present): Professor (Assistant, Associate and Full Professor), College of Engineering, Wichita State University  
• (2006 – 2011): Assistant Professor, Center for Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences, Center for Materials Research and Department of Chemistry, Norfolk State University, VA
• (2004 – 2006): Post Doctoral Research Fellow, Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio, TX,
• (2002 – 2004): Research Scientist, Diagnostic System Laboratories, Houston, TX,

Awards and Honors

1. Fellow of The Institution of Engineering and Technology (FIET), United Kingdom, 2018.
2. Dwane and Velma Wallace Excellence in Research Award (2019)
3. John A See Innovation Award (2016, 2020)
4. Brenton Myers Innovation in Engineering Education Award (2015)
5. Coleman Foundation Entrepreneurship Fellow (2015)
6. Dwane and Velma Wallace Excellence in Teaching Award (2015)
7. Air force Summer Faculty Fellowship, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton OH, (Summer 2011)
8. Nominated and served on ISO Vascular Absorbable Implants Working Group (2010)
9. Nominated and served on ASTM Bioabsorbables Working Group (2010)
10. NSF I/UCRC Graduate Research Assistant ( 1999-2002)
11. Recipient of Donald F. Othmer Fellowship, Doctoral Program (1998-1999).

Patents and other Intellectual Property

 PATENTS

1. Anil Mahapatro and *Siddarth Senthil-Kumar, US Patent: No. US-2106-0271301-A1, “Hybrid corrosion inhibiting and bio-functional coatings for magnesium based materials for development of biodegradable metallic implants, September 2016,
2. Anil Mahapatro and *Siddarth Senthil-Kumar, “Hybrid corrosion inhibiting and bio-functional coatings for magnesium based biodegradable metallic implants, May 2015, WO 2015/069919
3. Anil Mahapatro,  US Provisional Patent: No. 61/901,764 “Hybrid corrosion inhibiting and bio-functional coatings for magnesium based materials for development of biodegradable metallic implants, November 2013
4. C. M. Agrawal, D. M. Johnson, G. Mani, A. Mahapatro, M. D. Feldman; D. Patel; “Drug Delivery from Implants using Self-Assembled Monolayers – Therapeutic SAMs” 2007: WO2007019478.

Areas of Service

• The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET): Biomedical Engineering (BME) Program Evaluator (PEV): August 2024 – present.