Nikolas Ala-Kokko

Researcher

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

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2 h-index 3 pubs 13 cited

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Nikolas Ala-Kokko's research investigates tissue engineering and biomaterials, with a focus on developing models for studying neurological conditions and tissue repair. His work includes the development of tissue-engineered models for fibrotic scarring after spinal cord injury, aiming to understand astrocyte activation and neurite outgrowth. Ala-Kokko has also explored peripheral nerve decellularization for the creation of <i>in vitro</i> extracellular matrix hydrogels, comparing different methods. Additionally, his research interests extend to integrating design, 3D modeling, simulation, and testing within educational curricula for biomaterials courses to improve student outcomes and employability.

Ala-Kokko collaborates with researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, including Young Hye Song, Emory Gregory, Reagan Dugan, and In Ha Baek. His scholarly output includes three publications, with a total of 13 citations and an h-index of 2. He is noted as recently active in his research pursuits.

Metrics

h-index: 2
Publications: 3
Citations: 13

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) DOI
Development of Tissue-Engineered Model of Fibrotic Scarring after Spinal Cord Injury to Study Astrocyte Activation and Neurite Outgrowth In Vitro (2024) DOI
Peripheral Nerve Decellularization for <i>In Vitro</i> Extracellular Matrix Hydrogel Use: A Comparative Study (2022) DOI