Karolina Bloch
Research Assistant
Karolina is a research assistant in prototyping biological architecture at the HBBE, Newcastle University. Within the Responsible Interactions theme, she is involved in development of the prototypes for an experimental building - the OME, currently working on the two prototypes - Bacterial Cellulose Façade and Bio-Cellular Concrete Prototype. In her work, she is investigating the potential of full-scale prototyping as a method for exploration, testing and understanding the properties of biological materials, with a strong focus on the potential applications of Bacterial Cellulose in the built environment.
May 21, 2026
Textile Waste to Future Feedstock presents a visual manifesto for the future of textile waste in North East England. Whilst identifying the challenges and complexity of […]
May 21, 2026
Fungi Forum, a unique artwork installation, designed, developed and grown by Artist and Newcastle University Final Year Art Student Emily Ford, will take centre stage at a […]
February 13, 2026
We are seeking a motivated Biodesign Research Assistant to join a BBSRC Engineering Biology Mission Award project focused on translating bacterial cellulose based leather alternatives into real-world prototypes. […]