Hasan Rafsan Jani and Samiul Nibir attended the Materials Science & Technology (MS&T) 2025 Annual Meeting in Columbus, Ohio, from September 28 to October 1, along with Dr. Tarafder. They delivered podium presentations highlighting their latest research in biomaterials and regenerative engineering.

Samiul Nibir presented: “A Collagen-Based Bioink for 3D Printing Biomimetic Tissue Graft for Rotator Cuff Repair”
- Symposium: 3D Printing of Biomaterials and Devices
- Session Chairs: Solaiman Tarafder; Sahar Vahabzadeh
- Date/Time: September 29, 2025 | 9:00–9:20 AM
- Location: Convention Center – C172

Hasan Rafsan Jani presented: “A Self-Sealing Patch Graft for Articular Cartilage Defect Repair”
- Symposium: Next Generation Biomaterials
- Session Chairs: Sung Hoon Kang; Maria Priscila Quiñonez-Angulo
- Date/Time: October 1, 2025 | 2:40–3:00 PM
- Location: Convention Center – C171
Both presentations were very well received and showcased the innovative research being conducted in the Tarafder Lab at the intersection of biomaterials, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine within the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering at South Dakota State University.
We are especially proud of Hasan and Samiul for their outstanding presentations, professionalism, and dedication. Their work reflects strong scientific rigor and a clear focus on translational impact in musculoskeletal repair. Their performance at MS&T underscores the strength of Tarafder Lab trainees and the continued growth of our research program.