Fiona Bell

Fiona Bell is an interdisciplinary researcher, engineer, and biodesigner, currently serving as an Assistant Professor in Human-Centered Computing at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and leading the Entangled Ecologies Lab. Her research integrates materials science, biology, and design, focusing on developing novel sustainable biomaterials and their applications in digital technology. Through human-computer interaction and biodesign, she aims to create eco-friendly and highly functional bio-digital interfaces. Fiona's work holds a prominent place in academic conferences and publications, while also being disseminated through art exhibitions and community workshops. She has received numerous accolades, including being named a Rising Star in EECS, and serves as an expert advisor for the International Biodesign Challenge.

• 2023–Present·University of Maryland, Baltimore County·Assistant Professor
  • Leading the Entangled Ecologies Lab, focusing on biomaterials and their integration with human-computer interaction.
• 2020–2023·University of New Mexico·Postdoctoral Researcher
  • Conducted interdisciplinary research in HCI and biodesign within the computer science field.

• 2019–2023·University of Colorado Boulder·Ph.D.
  • Area of Specialization: Creative Technology and Design
  • Research Focus: Sustainable biomaterials and design ethics
• 2015–2019·Santa Clara University·B.S.
  • Major: Mechanical Engineering