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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

Email: mollica <at> umbc.edu
Phone: (410) 455-1942

— GRADUATE STUDENTS —

Mya Merritt

Ph.D. student

Shayan Manuchehrfar

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

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Ini Olaniyan

Major:Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

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Jaden Somerville

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Tehilla Storch

Major: Mechanical Engineering

— ALUMNI —

Matthew Bryman, B.S.

Matthew graduated in 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.