PhD gives lessons in biology, chemistry, medicine and beyond in New York.

Giuseppe Maria's resume

A. Education
2007-2011. PhD in Tissue Engineering - University of Gothenburg/Université Paris Diderot Paris 7 (BestPrize)
2003-2006. Master of Science in Medical Biotechnology - Bicocca University/Politecnico di Milano (full marks)
2000-2003. Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology - La Sapienza University (full marks cum laude)

B. Complementary Education
2016. AutoCAD Intensive Course (level 3) - Technical Institute of America
2015. AutoCAD Intensive Course (level 1) - Technical Institute of America
2014. COMSOL Multiphysics Intensive Course - Microtek
2011. Supervision in Postgraduate Programs - University of Gothenburg
2011. Ideas Evaluation and Feasibility University of Gothenburg
2011. Biomedicine for Business Creation and Entrepreneurs - University of Gothenburg
2010. Biomedical Entrepreneurship in Theory and Practice - University of Gothenburg
2010. Career Possibilities in Industry - BioSum School, Göteborg
2009. Venture Creation and Entrepreneurship Course - Bioscience Business School
2009. Stem Cells: a Pathway Through the Maze - Oxford University
2009. Biomaterials: from Idea to Market - BioSum School
2007. SAP Intensive Course - Training Management Service
2006. International School of Bioinformatics - Centro de Investigaciones Principe Felipe

C. Positions
2014-present. Principal Investigator, The New York Stem Cell Foundation, NY, NY
2013-2014. Research Fellow, The New York Stem Cell Foundation, NY, NY
2011-2013. Postdoctoral Research Fellow, The New York Stem Cell Foundation, NY, NY
2013-2014. Visiting Scientist, Stem Cell Institute at Albert Einstein Medical College University, NY, NY
2007-2011. PhD Student, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, SE
2009-2010. Visiting Fellow, Laboratoire de Recherches Orthopédiques, Université Paris Diderot, Paris, FR

D. Awards
2015. The Ralph and Ricky Lauren Family Foundation Senior Investigator Award
2012. Argos Hippium Award for outstanding professional achievements abroad, Siponto, IT
2011. Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award, The New York Stem Cell Foundation, NY, NY
2011. BestPrize Award for the best doctoral thesis of 2011, University of Gothenburg, SE
2007. Marie Curie Fellow Association (MCFA) Award: mobility research training

E. Professional Memberships
2016-present. Honorary Member of the International Association “Pugliesi nel Mondo”
2015-present. Member, Initiative on Women in Science and Engineering (IWISE)
2010-present. Associate member, The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR)
2010-2012. Member, The International Cellular Medicine Society (ICMS)
2013-2014. Active Member, Orthopedic Research Society (ORS)

F. Mentorship Experience (2011-2016)
Graduate Student. Mohammad Shashtari, Kuwait University (supervisor)
Graduate Student. Talal Alradhwan, American University of the Middle East (supervisor)
Graduate Student. Najeebah Almahmeed, Kuwait University (supervisor)
Undergraduate Researcher. William Sullivan, Hunter College (co-supervisor)
Undergraduate Researcher. Robert Ho, Hunter College (co-supervisor)
Adjunct Lecturer/Laboratory Assistant. Edmund Tam, Hunter College (co-supervisor)
Graduate Student. Jenan Yahya MullaYousef, American University of the Middle East (supervisor)
Graduate Student. Lulwa M. Al- Qaoud, American University of the Middle East (supervisor)
Graduate Student. Deanna Ingrassia, St. John’s University (supervisor)
Graduate Student. Onkar M Khanapure, New York University (supervisor)
Undergraduate Student. Hanbin Wang, Columbia University (supervisor)
Graduate Student. Jiayi Cheng, St. John’s University (supervisor)
Graduate Student. Munira Jassim Saad, American University of the Middle East (supervisor)
Graduate Student. Shoug Al-Ansari, American University of the Middle East (supervisor)
Graduate Student. Asmaa Esmael, American University of the Middle East (supervisor)
Doctoral Student. Xiaoqin Wang, University of Gothenburg (co-supervisor)
Graduate Student. Rawan Jaragh Alhaddad, American University of the Middle East (supervisor)
Graduate Student. Rawan Alawhadi, American University of the Middle East (supervisor)
Postdoctoral Fellow. Martina Sladkowa, The New York Stem Cell Foundation (supervisor)
Graduate Student. Charles Lin, St. John’s University (supervisor)
Graduate Student. Dana Alsalman, American University of the Middle East (co-supervisor)
Graduate Student. Shima Parsafar, University of Gothenburg (co-supervisor)

Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP)
Introducing stem cell biology, tissue engineering and the applications of regenerative medicine to students in New York City.
Schools: Area Health Education Center Summer Health Internship Program (SHIP), Columbia University, Geriatric Career, Development Program at The New Jewish Home, Girls Who Code, Harlem Children’s Zone, Stony Brook University, Stuyvesant High School, Stuyvesant High School, The Equity Project Charter High School

G. Reviewer, Journal
Acta Biomaterialia, Biochemical Engineering Journal, Biomaterials, Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal of Materials Chemistry B, JSM Regenerative Medicine, Materials, Processes, Stem Cells International, Tissue Engineering

H. Invited Talks (conferences, symposia, clubs, colleges)
2016. Department of Biological Sciences, Columbia University, NY, NY
2015. Advanced Science Research Center, College University of New York, NY, NY
2015. Uppsala University, Uppsala, SE
2015. Biomaterial Research Center Annual Day, Gothenburg, SE
2015. CUNY Advanced Science Research Center, New York, NY
2014. Promise Academy 1, New York, NY
2014. Knickerbocker Club, New York, NY
2014. Liceo Classico Bonghi - Rosmini, Lucera, IT
2013. St. John’s University, Queens, NY
2013. The Spence School, New York, NY
2013. Materials for Tomorrow Conference, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, SE
2013. 6th BIOMATCELL Symposium, Bohuslän, SE
2011. Scandinavian Society for Biomaterials, Fiskebackskil, SE
2010. St. Jude Medical AB, Jarfalla, SE

I. Public Appearance/Outreach (magazines, newspapers, television, podcasts)
2015. Bloomberg Business
2015. Rai 1, “Porta a Porta”
2014. Naturejobs: Spotlight on Stem Cell Research
2013. Rai Sport 1, “Galeno”
2013. Slovene Television
2013. The Verge
2013. The Wall Street Journal
2012. La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno
2012. Crain’s New York Business
2011. Radio Podcast Interview at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. STEM CELLS: challenges and promises
2011. INNOVATION & FORSKNING