Metamaterial Spinal Implants as In Vivo Wireless Bioelectronic Platforms

16th April 2026

Timing : 1 pm ET

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Orthopedic implants are evolving from passive structural devices into active bioelectronic platforms. In this talk, I will present my research on wireless metamaterial orthopedic implants, with a focus on spinal fusion cages. These implants combine structural support with sensing, energy harvesting, and electrical stimulation, enabling wireless bioelectronic functionality in a compact implantable platform. The talk also introduces the use of evolutionary generative AI to design non-intuitive implant architectures beyond conventional designs, along with ongoing in vivo evaluation. Finally, I will discuss how this research supports a broader vision for next-generation implantable bioelectronics.

Jianzhe Luo
Jianzhe Luo is a Ph.D. candidate advised by Prof. Amir H. Alavi at the University of Pittsburgh. He completed his master’s degree under the supervision of Prof. Zhong Lin Wang at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences. His research focuses on mechanical metamaterials, wireless implantable bioelectronic devices, and data-driven design for biomedical applications.