Chelsea Catania is an accomplished research professional with vast experience in microbial electrochemistry/bioelectrochemical systems, nanotechnology, surface and colloid science, microbiology, and materials characterization. She pursued a PhD in Materials Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara after completing a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering and a minor in Business Administration from the University of Florida.

Catania is passionate about the biotic-abiotic interface between self-assembly, the human microbiome, biohybrids, biomimetics, and biomaterials. Her primary research interests revolve around the design, fabrication, and characterization of new materials and devices that enable the development of groundbreaking applications at the intersection of biology and engineering.

Prior to her current role as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Catania completed a Graduate Student Researcher position at UC Santa Barbara and gained valuable expertise from a Research Experience for Undergraduates at Penn State University and a Visiting Researcher position at Université Pierre et Marie Curie/Laboratoire de Chimie de la Matière Condensée. As an Undergraduate Researcher at the University of Florida, she began to hone her skills in the laboratory and develop a love for science.

Catania is an energetic and dynamic researcher and leader in her field. She is an advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in STEM and has a dedication to mentoring, science communication, and community engagement. Her scientific contributions have provided a solid foundation for the development of new biomaterials, biohybrids, and nanotechnology applications. Chelsea Catania is, without a doubt, a rising star in the field of bioengineering, and her contributions are poised to make a lasting impact on the scientific community.