Dr Aeryne Lee
Dr Aeryne Lee is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at The University of Sydney and specialises in biomedical engineering, medical device development, computer-aided design, and polymer fabrication. She received her PhD in the Faculty of Medicine and Health in 2023 and the University Medal for her Honours in Biomedical Engineering in 2019.
Dr Aeryne Lee's research interest is in developing polymer-based heart valve replacements and she has been involved in this project since 2018. More specifically, her work focusses on improving the valve design and fabrication methods involved to create a novel bioinspired solution that addresses the drawbacks of current treatments related to limited longevity and need for lifelong medication. She has always had a keen interest in working in projects that aim to improve the health, safety, and wellbeing of people.
Development of next-generation bioinspired polymeric heart valve replacements
Sydney Knowledge Hub (Research Member)
The University of Sydney Nano Institute (Member)
NSW Cardiovascular Research Network (Member)
Cardiovascular Initiative, The University of Sydney (Member)
Highly Commended for Flash Talk at the Sydney Cardiovascular Symposium (2023)
Highly Commended for PhD Category at the NSW CVRN Heart Pitch Award held by The Heart Foundation (2021)
Research Training Program Stipend Scholarship (2019-2022)
Vice-Chancellor's Research Scholarship (2019-2022)
The University Medal and Honours Class I (2019)
Publications
Journals
- Lee, A., Farajikhah, S., Crago, M., Mosse, L., Fletcher, D., Dehghani, F., Winlaw, D., Naficy, S. (2023). From Scan to Simulation-A Novel Workflow for Developing Bioinspired Heart Valves. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 145(5). [More Information]
- Crago, M., Lee, A., Farajikhah, S., Oveissi, F., Fletcher, D., Dehghani, F., Winlaw, D., Naficy, S. (2022). The evolution of polyurethane heart valve replacements: How chemistry translates to the clinic. Materials Today Communications, 33. [More Information]
- Lee, A., Ebrahimi, P., Winlaw, D. (2020). Commentary: The right heart-a neglected sibling missing optimal closure. Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 159(3), 1061-1062. [More Information]
2023
- Lee, A., Farajikhah, S., Crago, M., Mosse, L., Fletcher, D., Dehghani, F., Winlaw, D., Naficy, S. (2023). From Scan to Simulation-A Novel Workflow for Developing Bioinspired Heart Valves. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 145(5). [More Information]
2022
- Crago, M., Lee, A., Farajikhah, S., Oveissi, F., Fletcher, D., Dehghani, F., Winlaw, D., Naficy, S. (2022). The evolution of polyurethane heart valve replacements: How chemistry translates to the clinic. Materials Today Communications, 33. [More Information]
2020
- Lee, A., Ebrahimi, P., Winlaw, D. (2020). Commentary: The right heart-a neglected sibling missing optimal closure. Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 159(3), 1061-1062. [More Information]
- Oveissi, F., Naficy, S., Lee, A., Winlaw, D., Dehghani, F. (2020). Materials and Manufacturing Perspectives in Engineering Heart Valves: A Review. Materials Today Bio, 5, 1-20. [More Information]
2019
- Naficy, S., Le, T., Oveissi, F., Lee, A., Hung, J., Wise, S., Winlaw, D., Dehghani, F. (2019). Highly Porous, Biocompatible Tough Hydrogels, Processable via Gel Fiber Spinning and 3D Gel Printing. Advanced Materials Interfaces, 7(3), 1-10. [More Information]
Selected Grants
2024
- Polymeric transcatheter valves, Lee A, Naficy S, Nano Institute/Kickstarter
- Automated Robotic System for Seamless Manufacturing of Polymeric Heart Valve Replacements with EnhancedLongevity and Possibility for Personalisation, Naficy S, Dehghani F, Talebian S, Lee A, Department of Education and Training (Federal)/Australias Economic Accelerator Seed Program
2019
- Next-Generation Pulmonary Heart Valve Replacements, Lee A, Winlaw D, National Heart Foundation of Australia/The Heart Pitch