Nikolas Ala-Kokko

Researcher

Last publication 2025 Last refreshed 2026-04-04

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2 h-index 3 pubs 15 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Nikolas Ala-Kokko investigates the development of tissue-engineered models for studying disease mechanisms and potential therapeutic interventions. His work includes creating models of fibrotic scarring after spinal cord injury to examine astrocyte activation and neurite outgrowth <i>in vitro</i>. Ala-Kokko also explores the use of decellularized peripheral nerve extracellular matrix for hydrogel applications. He has contributed to three publications, with a recent focus on biomaterials education, integrating design, modeling, simulation, and testing into a junior-level course to enhance student outcomes and employability. His research network includes collaborators such as Young Hye Song and Emory Gregory at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

Metrics

  • h-index: 2
  • Publications: 3
  • Citations: 15

Selected Publications

  • Work-In-Progress: Bridging the Knowledge Gap- Integrating Design, 3D Modeling, Simulation, and Testing in a Junior-Level Biomaterials Course for Improved Student Outcomes and Employability (2025)
  • Development of Tissue-Engineered Model of Fibrotic Scarring after Spinal Cord Injury to Study Astrocyte Activation and Neurite Outgrowth In Vitro (2024)
    2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Peripheral Nerve Decellularization for <i>In Vitro</i> Extracellular Matrix Hydrogel Use: A Comparative Study (2022)
    12 citations DOI OpenAlex

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