Mohan Edirisinghe

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Mohan Edirisinghe is a pioneering figure in biomaterials engineering and advanced manufacturing, best known for his transformative work in electrohydrodynamic (EHD) processing. His research focuses on developing novel techniques for fabricating micro- and nano-scale structures for tissue engineering, drug delivery, and biomedical applications. A landmark contribution is the design and construction of an electrohydrodynamic Cartesian robot, which integrates EHD phenomena with rapid prototyping to build three-dimensional tissue engineering constructs with unprecedented versatility and precision. This work, cited 14 times, exemplifies his ability to merge fundamental physics with practical device engineering. Edirisinghe’s broader impact is reflected in his extensive publication record, with many papers receiving hundreds of citations, underscoring his influence in the field. He has also been recognized with prestigious awards and fellowships, including a Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award, and his innovations have paved the way for scalable, customizable fabrication of biomimetic scaffolds and drug-loaded microfibers. For students and researchers, Edirisinghe’s work offers a compelling model of how interdisciplinary thinking can drive breakthroughs in healthcare technology.