Congratulations to Dr. Melanie Ecker on Promotion to Associate Professor with Tenure!
We are thrilled to share that Dr. Melanie Ecker has been promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of North Texas!

This milestone recognizes Dr. Ecker’s outstanding contributions to research, teaching, and service. Her innovative work on smart polymers, hydrogels, and biomedical shape-memory materials continues to advance the fields of biomaterials and regenerative medicine. Beyond her research achievements, Dr. Ecker is deeply committed to mentoring students, fostering collaboration, and building a supportive academic community.
Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved achievement and the exciting next chapter for the Ecker Lab and its growing impact on biomedical innovation!