Vinicius ROSA

A/P Vinicius Rosa is an academic and researcher at the National University of Singapore. Trained in dentistry and materials science, his research examines how biomaterials, cells and computational methods can advance regenerative dentistry and oral-health technologies.

His work focuses on artificial intelligence for biomaterial design and evaluation, using data-driven approaches to predict material properties and biological responses. It also encompasses regenerative dentistry, stem-cell-derived models and nanomaterials, particularly how materials interact with cells and tissues.

Vinicius obtained his DDS from the University of Passo Fundo and his Master's and PhD in Dental Materials from the University of São Paulo, with doctoral research conducted in collaboration with Prof. Jacques E. Nör at the University of Michigan. His doctoral work demonstrated the regeneration of dental pulp-like tissue in full-length human root canals using dental pulp stem cells and injectable scaffolds.

His research has received international recognition, including the Academy of Dental Materials George C. Paffenbarger Award, the IADR Distinguished Scientist Young Investigator Award and the IADR Innovation in Oral Care Award. Researchers under his supervision have also received awards from IADR and its scientific groups.

He contributes to the scientific community through editorial leadership, advisory roles and service in professional societies. At NUS, his contributions have included serving as Vice-Dean for Research, establishing Singapore's first Tooth Tissue Bank and Dental Stem Cell Bank, and developing the strategy that led to ORCHIDS.

Across research, mentorship and scientific leadership, Vinicius continues to develop more predictive, biologically relevant and clinically meaningful approaches to oral-health research and innovation.