Priv.-Doz. Marjan Enayati, PhD
Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery
Biomedial Engineering, Life Sciences
Position: PI, Senior Post-Doc,
Research focus: Cardiovascular tissue engineering, biofunctionalization of biomedical implants, 3D printing and additive manufacturing, and in vitro/in vivo evaluation of medical devices in small and large animal models.
Group size: 5
Contact: marjan.enayati@meduniwien.ac.at
What I offer
I enjoy supporting students and early-career researchers by providing an open and supportive space to discuss research, academic development, and career opportunities. Throughout my own journey, I have benefited from inspiring mentors, and I would like to share my experiences to help others navigate academia with greater confidence.
With research experience at the University College London, King's College London, and the Medical University of Vienna, I can offer insights into international research, research stays abroad, and academic career development. I have supervised PhD, MD, Master's, and Bachelor's students and have experience supporting researchers at different stages of their academic journey. My expertise spans biomaterials, tissue engineering, cardiovascular implants, and 3D bioprinting, from biomaterial design and characterization to in vitro and preclinical research.
Beyond scientific topics, I am happy to discuss scientific writing, networking and collaborations, career planning, work–life balance, self-organization, time management, and coping with setbacks and rejection in academia. Depending on your interests, there may also be opportunities to shadow our research activities and gain insight into everyday academic lab life.
The mentoring topics will be defined together during our first meeting and adapted to your individual interests and goals.
I offer also the topic "Studying with a child".
What I expect from the students
I value working with motivated, curious, and proactive mentees who are eager to learn and develop. I aim to foster a transparent, open, and respectful mentoring relationship built on mutual trust and constructive communication. To ensure a productive collaboration, I expect participants to be reliable, punctual, and respectful of agreed commitments and timelines.
Time constraints for meetings
Meetings are held once per month by mutual agreement and generally last 2–3 academic hours. The first meeting (approximately 90 minutes) will take place at the beginning of the semester at the Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery. During this session, we will get to know each other, define individual and group goals, and schedule the remaining meetings. Depending on the purpose of each meeting, sessions may range from informal discussions to more structured conversations on goal setting, career planning, research projects, and professional development. Meetings can take place at the Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery, in the laboratory, at another suitable location on campus, or occasionally in a quiet public setting, such as a cafe, if this is more convenient for everyone.
What else I would like to say
Research is a continuous journey of learning, curiosity, resilience, and collaboration. Having completed my PhD at University College London, my postdoctoral training at King's College London, and continued my academic career at the Medical University of Vienna, I have experienced both the opportunities and the challenges of academic life. I am happy to share these experiences while also learning from yours.