Expertise

Dr. Chu’s research focuses on understanding tissue-biomaterial interaction and developing strategies to enhance regeneration in large bone defects through the use of biomaterials, growth factors, and stem cells. He is also involved in modern dental materials research.

Skills and Expertise:

  • Ceramics
  • Bone Tissue Engineering
  • Dental Implants
  • Dental Materials
  • Biomaterials
  • Tissue Engineering
  • Dentistry
  • Scaffolds
  • Bone
  • Hydroxyapatites

Subject areas:

  • Mechanobiology
  • Trauma Regeneration and Rehabilitation
Past Affiliations

Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical and Applied Sciences, School of Dentistry, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Assistant Professor, School of Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (past)

Communities
Biomedical Science, Applied Science, Dentistry
Degrees
PhD, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Materials Science and Engineering, 1999
DDS, Kaohsiung Medical University, 1989
Associations
American Association for Dental Research
American College of Dentists
American Dental Association
American Dental Education Association
International Association for Dental Research