The Bio-Thermal Research Lab (BTR) investigates solutions to global challenges in the sustainability of living biological resources—including conserving biodiversity, enhancing food security, reducing reliance on animal models, and advancing human health.

We study the intersection of heat transfer and cryobiology to develop scalable cryopreservation strategies for cells, tissues, and whole organisms. Our mission is to advance biopreservation through thermal engineering, enabling long-term impact across medicine, ecology, aquaculture, and agriculture. We maintain active collaborations with researchers at USF, UCR, UMN, and industry partners to broaden the impact and translational potential of our research.