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Today on Optimind, host Alara Onur sits down with a young biomedical researcher Ece Cirpan to explore the cutting-edge world of artificial organs and prosthetics—and how engineers are optimizing them to work smarter, better, and more human than ever before. From robotic limbs that respond to muscle signals in real time, to artificial organs built with 3D-printed tissue and smart actuators, this episode breaks down the science behind energy efficiency, control loop tuning, EMG signal processing, and

Today on Optmind, host Alara Onur welcomes biomedical researcher Ece Cirpan to explore how optimization is transforming the field of tissue engineering. From porous scaffolds that mimic natural bone to materials that dissolve at just the right pace, this episode dives deep into how engineers fine-tune scaffold structures for maximum cell growth, nutrient diffusion, and mechanical support. With insights from pioneering labs at Penn State, MIT, and Tufts University, Ece unpacks cutting-edge strategies