Molly Y. Mollica, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Dr. Mollica (she/her) became faculty at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in August 2023. Her research interests include biomechanics and mechanobiology, hematology, engineering education, and accessibility.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Postdoctoral Scholar-Fellow, Bloodworks Research Institute
Ph.D. in Bioengineering, University of Washington
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Ohio State University
B.S. in Biomedical Engineering with research distinction in Mechanical Engineering, Ohio State University
CONTACT INFORMATION
— GRADUATE STUDENTS —
Mya Merritt
Ph.D. student
Shayan Manuchehrfar
Ph.D. student
Nazanin Saberi
Ph.D. student
Yashraj Singh Chauhan
M.S. student
Trevor Whitfield
M.S. student
— UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS —
Kwesi Halm
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Adah Harding
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Amirah Harrison
Major: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Abel Melese
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Ini Olaniyan
Major:Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Jaden Somerville
Major: Mechanical Engineering
— ALUMNI —
Matthew Bryman, B.S.
Matthew graduated in May 2025 with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. While Matthew was in the lab, he was honored with the UMBC Undergraduate Presentation Grant and the UMBC Undergraduate Research Award. He presented his work at the 2024 Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting and the 2025 Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day.
Tehilla Storch, B.S.
Tehilla Storch graduated in December 2025 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Tehilla’s project examined how platelets’ proximity to other platelets affects their contraction. Since graduation, Tehilla has transitioned to a role at Longevity Biotech, Inc., a company that seeks to improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s Disease and other neurodegeneration diseases.