After receiving a PhD in chemistry from the University of Florida, he has focused his research efforts onto developing new biomaterials and nanomaterials for improving engineered cell and tissue viability. He also serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the Armed Forces Institute for Regenerative Medicine (AFIRM) Wake Forest Pittsburgh Consortium. Through AFIRM network he manages over 200+ scientists and clinicians in their efforts to develop regenerative medicine therapies for the wounded warrior in the areas of burn treatment, craniofacial injuries, compartment syndrome, limb and digit regeneration, and healing without scar. Aby Mathew, PhD