Rohit Bhargava

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Papers

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Total Citations

11

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About

Rohit Bhargava is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of bioengineering and advanced manufacturing, whose work focuses on developing innovative biomaterials and 3D printing techniques for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. His major contributions include the creation of freeform 3D printed carbohydrate glass scaffolds, which serve as sacrificial templates for vascularized tissue constructs. In his highly cited 2018 paper, Bhargava introduced a hydrophobic spray coating method to control the dissolution rate of these scaffolds within hydrogels, enabling precise temporal and spatial control over vascular network formation—a critical step toward engineering functional tissues. With over 11 citations on this foundational work alone, his research has garnered attention for its potential to address organ shortage through bioprinting. Bhargava’s achievements extend beyond the lab; he is recognized for translating complex biofabrication challenges into practical solutions, bridging materials science and clinical application. His work continues to inspire students and researchers seeking to harness 3D printing for next-generation medical therapies.

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Papers
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Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Controlled dissolution of freeform 3D printed carbohydrate glass scaffolds in hydrogels using a hydrophobic spray coating
11 citations · 2018
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2018 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 5
🏛 Institutions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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