2025 (Current Year) Faculty Courses School of Materials and Chemical Technology Department of Materials Science and Engineering Graduate major in Materials Science and Engineering
Biomaterials and Biointerfaces
- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Materials Science and Engineering
- Instructor(s)
- Tomohiro Hayashi
- Class Format
- Lecture (Livestream)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 1-2 Mon (G5-104(G512))
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- MAT.C422
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2025
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- Apr 7, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to biomaterials and biointerfaces, focusing on the science, technology, and applications involved.
Course description and aims
Students will gain a foundational understanding of key biomaterials, interactions at biointerfaces, and the emerging role of data sciences in biomaterial development.
Keywords
Biointerface, biomaterials, surface & interface science
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Lectures, small tests, and reports
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction to Biomaterials and Biointerfaces: Science, Applications, and Markets | Students will explore the fundamental concepts of biomaterials and biointerfaces, learning about their role in medical and industrial applications. We’ll cover the scope of biomaterials science, how biomaterials are used in various markets, and the ethical and economic considerations involved in their development and application. |
| Class 2 | hree Major Biomaterials: Metals, Oxides, Polymers, and Their Composites | This lecture focuses on three primary categories of biomaterials—metals, oxides, and polymers—and their composites. Students will learn about the properties that make each type suitable for specific applications, how they can be modified, and how their structure relates to their function in biological contexts. |
| Class 3 | Tissue Responses to Foreign Materials: Molecular Processes at the Interfaces | In this lecture, students will examine how tissues react to implanted biomaterials. We’ll discuss the molecular processes at the interfaces between tissues and foreign materials, such as inflammation and immune responses, and factors that influence biocompatibility and acceptance in the body. |
| Class 4 | Interactions at Biointerfaces: Analytical Techniques and Their Principles | Students will learn about the analytical techniques used to study interactions at biointerfaces. This includes methods like spectroscopy, microscopy, and other surface analysis techniques that help scientists understand the behaviors and properties of materials at the microscopic level, providing insight into how they interact with biological systems. |
| Class 5 | Biocompatibility and Interfacial Interactions | This lecture addresses the principles of biocompatibility and the various interfacial interactions that determine how materials perform in biological environments. Students will learn about the factors influencing compatibility, such as material chemistry and surface properties, and how scientists design biomaterials to optimize these interactions. |
| Class 6 | Data Sciences and Materials Informatics to Develop Biomaterials | Here, we introduce the role of data science and materials informatics in developing biomaterials. Students will learn how computational tools and machine learning can predict material properties, optimize biomaterial designs, and accelerate innovation in the field by analyzing large datasets. |
| Class 7 | Summary | The course concludes with a summary of the key concepts covered, emphasizing the integration of scientific knowledge and technological advances in biomaterials. We will review the potential impact of biomaterials on healthcare, industry, and future research directions, helping students see the field as a dynamic intersection of science and engineering. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
They will be shared in LMS.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
They will be shared in LMS.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Questions in the lecture and reports.
Related courses
- STM.A501 ： Nanobio Materials and Devices
Prerequisites
Basics of physical chemistry and interface & colloid science.