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Research profile
Elvin Karana is Professor of Materials Innovation and Design at TU Delft. Her research delves into the synergistic collaborations among design, biotechnology, and materials science, aiming to cultivate innovative biomaterials seamlessly integrated into human daily life and aligned with the diverse cycles, scales, and temporalities of ecosystems.
In 2019, Elvin established the Material Incubator lab in Den Bosch, and subsequently, in 2022, she founded the Delft-Biodesign Lab at TU Delft. These laboratories focus on developing tools and methodologies to deepen our understanding of microorganisms in biodesign and to advocate for regenerative design principles in the creation of living artefacts.
Since 2015, Elvin has also been co-directing the Materials Experience Lab, contributing to research on human-material relationships.
Research profile
External positions
Scientific Advisor, Foamlab B.V.
1 Jul 2024 → …
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A Design Space for Animated Textile-forms through Shuttle Weaving: A Case of 3D Woven Trousers
Voorwinden, M., Buso, A., Karana, E. & McQuillan, H., 2025, DIS 2025 - Proceedings of the 2025 ACM Designing Interactive Systems Conference. Jardim Nunes, N., Nisi, V., Oakley, I., Yang, Q. & Zheng, C. (eds.). New York, NY, USA: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), p. 2465-2484 20 p. (DIS 2025 - Proceedings of the 2025 ACM Designing Interactive Systems Conference).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceedings/Edited volume › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
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Bacterial Cellulose Foam
Karana, E. & Wierenga, J. H., 2025, IPC No. C08L, C12P, C09J, C08J, Priority date 29 Dec 2023, Priority No. WO 2025/141223Research output: Patent
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Multimorphic Material Thinking for Sustainable HCI
McQuillan, H. & Karana, E., 2025, In: Interactions (New York): experiences, people, technology. 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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On the Habitabilities of Bacterial Cellulose for Living Artefacts
Groutars, E., Martins, J. & Karana, E., 2025, DIS 2025 - Proceedings of the 2025 ACM Designing Interactive Systems Conference. Nunes, N. J., Nisi, V., Oakley, I., Yang, Q. & Zheng, C. (eds.). New York, NY, USA: ACM, p. 1516-1529 14 p. (DIS 2025 - Proceedings of the 2025 ACM Designing Interactive Systems Conference).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceedings/Edited volume › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
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Regenerative Material Ecologies in HCI
Nicenboim, I., Karana, E., McQuillan, H., Devendorf, L., Kakehi, Y., Bell, F., Speed, C., Oogjes, D., Yao, L. & More Authors, 2025, CHI EA '25: Proceedings of the Extended Abstracts of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. Yamashita, N., Evers, V., Yatani, K. & Ding, X. (eds.). New York, NY: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), 5 p. 763Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceedings/Edited volume › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
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Prizes
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Best Paper Honourable Mention
Zhou, J. (Recipient), Kim, Raphael (Recipient), Karana, E. (Recipient), Giaccardi, E. (Recipient) & Doubrovski, E.L. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best Paper Honourable Mention
Risseeuw, C.C. (Recipient), McQuillan, H.L. (Recipient), Martins, J. (Recipient) & Karana, E. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Panel: Regenerative Material Ecologies in HCI
I. Nicenboim (Organiser), E. Karana (Organiser) & H.L. McQuillan (Organiser)
2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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EKSIG 2017 Alive Active Adaptive (Event)
Elvin Karana (Editor), Elisa Giaccardi (Editor) & Serena Camere (Editor)
17 Jun 2017 → 20 Jun 2017Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
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EKSIG 2017 Alive Active Adaptive
Elvin Karana (Organiser), Elisa Giaccardi (Organiser), Nithikul Nimkulrat (Organiser) & K. Niedderer (Organiser)
2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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EKSIG 2017 Alive Active Adaptive (Event)
Elvin Karana (Member) & Elisa Giaccardi (Member)
2017Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Material Driven Design
Elvin Karana (Speaker)
7 Apr 2016Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
Press/Media
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Hoe levende materialen van algen het best koolstof kunnen opnemen
M.E. Aubin-Tam, K. Masania, J.J. Oh, E. Karana, E.L. Doubrovski, S. Balasubramanian & V.D. Vriend-Harwig
11/01/24 → 22/01/24
4 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement
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It’s alive! New living materials developed at TU Delft
4/12/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement
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Sustainable Mastermind #5: Dr. Elvin Karana
15/01/16
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement
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DIY Design Makers Are Taking On Materials
17/09/15
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement
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